Dawn T
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
About Dawn
Member since May 05, 2007
I dream of being a "Big Fat Italian Nonna". Why, because I want to be the kind of person that cares more about the food I cook and the people I feed, than what people think of me. Besides who doesn't want to cook with the freshest of ingredients, smell like food all day and live in Italy!
Grilled Vegetables Olivada
by Dawn T
Delicious grilled vegetables are tossed in a healthy mixture of capers, olives, red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 40 mins | Views: 194 |
Chicken Souvlaki
by Dawn T
Cubes of chicken are marinated in red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and olive oil, and then skewered and grilled to perfection.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Views: 333 |
Azteca Soup
by Dawn T
This mildly spicy Mexican soup is made with delicious ancho and guajillo chilies, chicken and corn, and is finished with fresh cilantro salsa, avoc...
| Active Time: 1 hr | Comments: 2 |
| Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Views: 342 |
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| Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Views: 288 |
Tapas-Style Pork Tenderloin
by Dawn T
Thin pieces of pan-fried pork tenderloin rest on top of crusty bread, caramelized onions and melted brie cheese.
| Active Time: 1 hr | Comments: 11 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 1000 |
Fava Bean and Kale Pappardelle
by Dawn T
A quick and healthy whole-wheat pasta dish – fresh, seasonal fava beans are tossed together with kale and green olives in a light, stock-based sauce.
| Active Time: 35 mins | Comments: 2 |
| Total Time: 35 mins | Views: 497 |
Roasted Cipollini Onions
by Dawn T
Sweet caramelized cipollini onions, sauteed in butter and olive olive until golden brown.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 1 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 538 |
Roasted Cauliflower
by Dawn T
Tossed in a lemon-garlic dressing, this delicious roasted cauliflower is healthy and naturally high in vitamin C.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 25 mins | Views: 870 |
Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Lemon-Sage Sauce
by Dawn T
Homemade gnocchi pan-fried until golden. Reduced dark chicken stock makes up this delicious lemon-sage sauce.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 822 |
Thai Green Curry with Chicken
by Dawn T
This fragrant and colorful Thai green curry with chicken is so simple to prepare. It makes a great dish to serve family-style.
| Active Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Comments: 1 |
| Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Views: 703 |
Thai Green Curry Paste
by Dawn T
Fresh green chilies, Thai basil and kaffir lime are just a few of the ingredients that make up this vibrant Thai green curry paste. Added to seafoo...
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 308 |
Tacos de Pescado (Fish Tacos)
by Dawn T
Strips of golden-fried halibut are wrapped in warm corn tortillas and smothered with fresh salsa.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 2 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 723 |
Beef Rendang
by Dawn T
Slow-cooked in aromatic spices and toasted coconut, this Indonesian beef curry is fantastic.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Views: 827 |
Mushroom and Barley Soup
by Dawn T
Earthy porcinis, button mushrooms and sage make up this exquisite soup.
| Active Time: 1 hr | Comments: 7 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 872 |
Dark Veal Stock & Reduction
by Dawn T
Often dubbed as "liquid gold", veal stock is prized in every professional kitchen and is used to make all of those fancy sauces.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 10 hrs | Views: 78 |
Croque Madame (Ham, Cheese and Egg Sandwich)
by Dawn T
A classic French sandwich. Deliciously rich and wonderful....ahhh Paris!
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 641 |
Portuguese Lamb in Red Wine
by Dawn T
Braised in red wine, this mild and rustic lamb dish takes 5 minutes to put together.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 14 |
| Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins | Views: 1586 |
Warm Apple Cobbler
by Dawn T
Indulge in warm apples spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this is true comfort food.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 8 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs | Views: 1212 |
Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
by Dawn T
Try our healthy version of a traditional Mexican staple - these delightful refried beans are flavored with epazote.
| Active Time: 25 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 10 hrs | Views: 462 |
Green Beans w/ Almonds and Brown Butter
by Dawn T
Crispy green beans with slivered almonds tossed in a lemon brown butter sauce.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 3 |
| Total Time: 15 mins | Views: 806 |
Pancetta White Bean Soup
by Dawn T
This is a twist on the classic BLT sandwich - pancetta, crispy lettuce, tomato and garlic crostini.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 40 mins | Views: 847 |
Orecchiette with Pesto-Cream Sauce
by Dawn T
Orecchiette enveloped in a fresh pesto-cream sauce. Simple yet sensational.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 2 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 1197 |
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 15 mins | Views: 568 |
Garlic-Chipotle Southern Fried Chicken
by Dawn T
Fried-to-perfection, crispy chicken is flavored with garlic, chipotle and lime.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 6 |
| Total Time: 24 hrs | Views: 2046 |
Black Beans with Smoked Salsa
by Dawn T
Black beans with smoked salsa and coconut milk - a mildly sweet and spicy combination.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 10 hrs | Views: 612 |
Pizza 4 Ways
by Dawn T
Four delicious pizzas - caramelized onions and goat cheese, lemon and cheese, serrano ham or a simple margarita. These lightly topped, thin and cri...
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 23 |
| Total Time: 3 - 18 hrs | Views: 2721 |
Caramelized Onions
by Dawn T
Caramelized onions are an easy and inexpensive way to add amazing flavor to the simplest dishes.
| Active Time: 1 hr | Comments: 7 |
| Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Views: 1277 |
Basic Pizza Dough
by Dawn T
This straightforward, light and crispy, homemade pizza dough is so easy to make, you'll steer away from take out.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 10 |
| Total Time: 3 - 18 hrs | Views: 1627 |
Lemon Chicken w/ Pine Nuts and Olives
by Dawn T
Lemon and chicken are best friends in this recipe and they take pine nuts, olives, and cilantro along for a tasty ride.
| Active Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Comments: 1 |
| Total Time: 5 - 12 hrs | Views: 1577 |
Panaeng Curry with Pork
by Dawn T
This seemingly difficult recipe is actually very easy. Once you have all of your ingredients prepared, this beautiful Panaeng curry comes together ...
| Active Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Comments: 13 |
| Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Views: 1488 |
Panaeng Paste
by Dawn T
This fresh panaeng paste can be added to stir-fries, curries, soups and many other dishes.
| Active Time: 1 hr | Comments: 3 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 549 |
Malaysian Meat Curry Powder
by Dawn T
Common in Malaysian cooking, this meat curry powder contains a fragrant blend of freshly toasted spices.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 15 mins | Views: 118 |
Cheddar and Chipotle Biscuits
by Dawn T
Best served warm, these are great served on their own with butter and make a perfect addition to soup or salad.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 598 |
Cassis Cranberry Sauce
by Dawn T
Crème de cassis gives this traditional cranberry sauce a small twist.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 2 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 1740 |
| Active Time: 1 hr | Comments: 11 |
| Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins | Views: 2331 |
| Active Time: 50 mins | Comments: 15 |
| Total Time: 16 hrs | Views: 2629 |
Apple Cider Brine
by Dawn T
Apple cider, juniper berries, thyme, and garlic give extra flavor to this brine.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 15 mins | Views: 322 |
Southeast-Asian Pork Satays
by Dawn T
Moist and tender pork satays are served with a slightly spicy and exotic peanut sauce.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 3 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 1463 |
Indonesian Peanut Sauce
by Dawn T
Bursting with flavor, this rich peanut sauce is a perfect accompaniment to so many dishes.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 779 |
Chocolate Ganache Cake
by Dawn T
This incredibly moist chocolate cake is smothered with a creamy chocolate ganache.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 13 |
| Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Views: 2296 |
Calamari Fritto con Basilico
by Dawn T
This light and crispy calamari, is marinated with basil, garlic and a hint of chipotle pepper.
| Active Time: 25 mins | Comments: 9 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 1658 |
Spanakopita
by Dawn T
Wrapped in delicate phyllo dough, these traditional Greek pies are filled with spinach, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Views: 1563 |
Chicken Cashew
by Dawn T
Delicious moist chicken with cashews, peppers, onions, garlic and a rich Asian-inspired sauce.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 11 |
| Total Time: 35 mins | Views: 2608 |
Butter Baked Corn
by Dawn T
This deliciously sweet side dish is sure to become one of your family's favorites.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 1 |
| Total Time: 55 mins | Views: 1508 |
Malaysian Chicken Satays
by Dawn T
These satays are quick to make and full of flavor. They are great as an appetizer or as an entrée.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 9 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 2011 |
Cucumber Sunomono Salad
by Dawn T
Thinly sliced cucumbers tossed with rice wine vinegar, mirin and chili flakes. This Asian inspired dish is a nice garnish, or light salad.
| Active Time: 5 mins | Comments: 10 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 1422 |
Demi-Glace (glace de viande)
by Dawn T
A flavorful reduction of veal stock, that is the base for most sauces in fine dining restaurants.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 11 |
| Total Time: 10 hrs | Views: 1292 |
Tortilla de Patatas
by Dawn T
Tapas from Spain at it's best and most simple…onions, potatoes and eggs are all that you need to make this famous tortilla.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 24 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 2502 |
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 38 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 3490 |
Oven-Dried Tomatoes
by Dawn T
Roasted tomatoes with Herbs de Provençe, garlic, and olive oil. Simple and scrumptious!
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 10 |
| Total Time: 4 - 5 hrs | Views: 1531 |
Belgian Endive Salad
by Dawn T
Layers of endive topped with fresh dates, crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts and drizzled with a Dijon vinaigrette.
| Active Time: 20 mins | Comments: 10 |
| Total Time: 20 mins | Views: 959 |
Thai Coconut Prawns
by Dawn T
Combine the exotic flavors of lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves and coconut milk with prawns… delicious!
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 23 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 2112 |
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 15 mins | Views: 688 |
Shrimp Mango Salad
by Dawn T
A healthy and delicious salad finished with an orange cilantro cumin dressing.
| Active Time: 25 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 647 |
Simple Asian Trout
by Dawn T
Pan-fried steelhead trout with ginger, garlic and Bragg is simple, healthy and delicious.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 1080 |
Toasted Sesame Miso Dressing
by Dawn T
This delicious dressing is made with ginger, garlic, Szechuan peppercorns and sesame seeds.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 2 |
| Total Time: 15 mins | Views: 686 |
Steamed Baby Bok Choy
by Dawn T
Baby bok choy cooked with a hint of sesame oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper, needs no further dressing up.
| Active Time: 5 mins | Comments: 2 |
| Total Time: 10 mins | Views: 696 |
Almond Coriander Chicken
by Dawn T
This mild and delicious, Indian influenced chicken dish is finished with ground almonds, thick cream and fresh cilantro.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 23 |
| Total Time: 1 hr | Views: 13522 |
Pilau Rice
by Dawn T
Fluffy white rice cooked with coconut milk and finished with green onions, cilantro and crispy fried onions.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 8 |
| Total Time: 40 mins | Views: 1420 |
Red Pepper Eggplant Confit
by Dawn T
Red peppers, garlic cloves, eggplant and tomatoes are slowly roasted with olive oil and a hint of crushed chilies.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 6 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs | Views: 978 |
Cod Provençal
by Dawn T
Served with a Provençal Bean Ragout made from niçoise olives, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes and lima beans.
| Active Time: 20 mins | Comments: 8 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 28766 |
| Active Time: 20 mins | Comments: 3 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 719 |
Roasted Lemon and Cilantro Chicken
by Dawn T
Oven roasted chicken stuffed with fresh herbs, lemon and garlic.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 6 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs | Views: 17343 |
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 10 |
| Total Time: 20 mins | Views: 1344 |
Pan-Fried Tilapia with a Cilantro Orange Cumin Vinaigrette
by Dawn T
Tilapia, served with a cilantro and orange cumin dressing, garnished with crispy fried capers!
| Active Time: 20 mins | Comments: 8 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 1517 |
Rich Caramel Sauce
by Dawn T
This rich caramel sauce has only 3 simple ingredients, sugar, whip cream and butter. It goes perfectly with ice cream, tarts, cakes and even french...
| Active Time: 20 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 20 mins | Views: 1005 |
Coconut Infused Rice
by Dawn T
Fluffy white rice infused with coconut milk and pandan leaves is easy to prepare and a lovely, fragrant alternative to plain rice.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 11 |
| Total Time: 40 mins | Views: 1143 |
Ras el Hanout (Moroccan Spice Mix)
by Dawn T
Ras el hanout is a Morrocan spice blend, that incorporates many spices to make this exotic spice mix.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 10 mins | Views: 472 |
Moroccan Lamb Tagine
by Dawn T
Luxurious Middle Eastern spices and slow cooking make this Moroccan Lamb Tagine a tender and exotic stew.
| Active Time: 45 mins | Comments: 6 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs | Views: 1230 |
Traditional Moroccan Couscous
by Dawn T
Simple, quick Moroccan couscous with chicken stock and seasoning.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 0 |
| Total Time: 20 mins | Views: 446 |
Baked Butternut Squash
by Dawn T
Roasted butternut squash lightly oiled and seasoned, is deliciously easy and healthy.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 40 mins | Views: 627 |
Chanterelle and Porcini Mushroom Risotto
by Dawn T
Creamy risotto with chanterelle and porcini mushrooms.
| Active Time: 20 mins | Comments: 7 |
| Total Time: 35 mins | Views: 1687 |
Lemon Garlic Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)
by Dawn T
This healthy and flavorful vegetable is paired with garlic and a touch of fresh lemon.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 6 |
| Total Time: 15 mins | Views: 677 |
Banana & Browned Butter Tart
by Dawn T
A decadent tart made with fresh bananas, browned butter, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 13 |
| Total Time: 3 hrs | Views: 1646 |
Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette
by Dawn T
This is an everyday quick dressing. It is fresh, citrusy and so very easy.
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 1 |
| Total Time: 10 mins | Views: 696 |
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Views: 816 |
Braised Ancho Chili Beef Short Ribs
by Dawn T
This is an extremely flavorful braised short rib dish with a definite spicy 'kick'.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 6 |
| Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Views: 995 |
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 6 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 807 |
Nonna's Chicken Stock
by Dawn T
An easy flavorful chicken stock for use in a variety of healthy recipes.
| Active Time: 15 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 6 hrs | Views: 1228 |
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| Total Time: 25 mins | Views: 963 |
Roast Pork Tenderloin w/ Apple Sage Jus
by Dawn T
An inexpensive yet fancy family meal that everyone will surely love. Pork tenderloin brined for extra flavor and moisture. Served with a delicious ...
| Active Time: 25 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 45 mins | Views: 1836 |
Soft Polenta
by Dawn T
An Italian side dish made from coarse cornmeal, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs.
| Active Time: 25 mins | Comments: 3 |
| Total Time: 35 mins | Views: 742 |
Boylan's Irish Coffee
by Dawn T
"Only IRISH coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, fat." quote from Alex Levine...I'll drink t...
| Active Time: 5 mins | Comments: 5 |
| Total Time: 10 mins | Views: 762 |
Roasted Garlic
by Dawn T
Easy to prepare, roasted garlic adds a beautiful, mellow flavor to any dish.
| Active Time: 5 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 45 mins - 1 hr | Views: 531 |
Mint Pea and Endive Salad
by Dawn T
This is a fantastic fresh salad with avocado, endive, romaine lettuce, peas and a beautiful mint and dijon mustard vinaigrette.
| Active Time: 30 mins | Comments: 1 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 374 |
| Active Time: 40 mins | Comments: 4 |
| Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins | Views: 465 |
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes
by Dawn T
Pancakes with a twist of oatmeal, cinnamon and raisins. These are fantastic!
| Active Time: 10 mins | Comments: 8 |
| Total Time: 30 mins | Views: 1187 |