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City Cooks Recipes

Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Mousse with a Lemon Tomato Jam Pastry INGREDIENTS: 225 g flour 110 g butter 65 ml cold water 5 ml salt 15 ml thyme, finely chopped DIRECTIONS: Sift the flour and salt in a large... Read More »


Where do we eat? Part One

Parkside I really enjoy Parkside. From the service and ambiance to the food, every meal I’ve had here has been nothing less than wonderful. The servers are always attentive, but not intrusive and the food... Read More »


Polderside Farms - Chilliwack BC

More and more people these days are concerned about what they are eating. The demand for organic products is higher than ever, but are most satisfied just with an organic label? Do you know where your food comes... Read More »


Potato Gnocchi

- with a Chantrelle Cream Sauce This is a great way to impress guests, no one will know just how easy it is to make gnocchi! Gnocchi Ingredients 1 lb yukon gold potatoes 250 ml flour 10 ml salt 1 egg Method ... Read More »


Prawn Cakes

These make a great first course or light lunch! Serve with a nice salad with a tangy vinaigrette. Prawn Cakes Ingredients 1 lb shelled prawns 1/4 c coarsley chopped cilantro 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tbs... Read More »


Scones

I can not think of a better way to start your morning than with a hot scone fresh from the oven! Eat them dripping with fresh butter and luscious fruit preserves. Ingredients 375 ml flour 5 ml salt 10 ml baking... Read More »


Seared Scallops

- w Fennel and Grapefruit Salad An elegant way to start a meal Ingredients 6 scallops 2 tbs grape seed oil Fennel and Grapefruit Salad 1 grapefruit 1 bulb of fennel thinly shaved on a mandolin 1/4 c grapefruit... Read More »


Salmon with an Asian Broth

This is a nice and light way to serve salmon. Adjust the spiciness to your taste. Ingredients 4 - 6 oz. salmon fillets 4 tbs fish sauce 1 inch piece lemon grass, crushed 1 shallot 1-2 Thai red chillies 2 shitake... Read More »


Coconut Corn Chowder

A light, spicy soup with exotic Thai flavours. Perfect for the summer when corn is in season. Canned corn works well when you’re longing for summer. Ingredients 8 ears of fresh corn 2 stalks of celery roughly... Read More »