Pan-fried Potato Cakes with Cheesy Sauce

flour salt, cayenne 1 egg, beaten olive oil butter 2 cups potatoes, coarsely shredded 1 scallion, minced 5 tbsp sunflower seeds, shelled butter panko 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 salt, egg, potatoes, scallion, and 3 tbsp sunflower seeds.  Shape into 4 patties and dredge with panko. In… Continue reading Pan-fried Potato Cakes with Cheesy Sauce

Buck Rarebit

4 oz. old cheddar cheese, grated 1 1/2 oz. gruyere, grated 1 tsp dijon 1/2 tsp of another mustard 2 tbsp ale 2 slices sourdough bread 2 eggs salt and pepper 1 tsp worchestershire sauce cayenne Place the cheeses in a non-stick saucepan with the mustards, ale and worcestershire sauce. Mix well until melted. Preheat… Continue reading Buck Rarebit

Tortilla Ball Soup

7 6" corn tortillas, torn into small bits 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup light cream 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded salt cracked pepper canola oil 3 cups chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato paste Soak the tortilla shreds in 1/4 cup of milk for 5 minutes or… Continue reading Tortilla Ball Soup

Cheese Soup

2 scallions, minced 3 tbsp carrot, grated 1 tbsp butter 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp paprika 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated salt and cracked pepper 3 tbsp parsley, minced Melt the butter in a dutch oven.  Saute the scallions and the carrot on… Continue reading Cheese Soup

Family Favourite French Vinaigrette

1/3 cup canola oil 3 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Place all ingredients in a jar or bottle with a lid.  Shake well before serving.  Serve with lettuce, cucumber, radishes, a little cubed cheddar cheese, and a little cubed ham.