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Creating Canadian Recipes of the Great White North, its been asked many times,” What was your inspiration?” There really isn’t any quick answer. Maybe you’ll stick around to hear the answer to this burning question. You know me as a chef, but I’m so much more then my profession dictates in the real world. When […]
Hey All Foodie Lovers — Chef Bari here. Thought to mention a few things before the Christmas Season rush. First and foremost I would like to express my gratitude to all the Healthcare Workers who have worked so hard during these strange times, providing care to the sick. As well, shout out and thank you […]
September in Canada our gardens are producing more tomatoes 🍅 then we can eat. Therefore we have some wonderful options, from canning, freezing to ( my favourite) making cream of tomato soup from scratch. Join me as I make Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup from scratch with fresh tomatoes 🍅. Ingredients: 12 Fresh of Frozen […]
In September I enjoy getting my Jalapeños ready for canning. Pickled Jalapeños are great on Nachos, of course 😉 . Don’t worry, this procedure is the easier method then the old canning process, as well, your Jalapeños will still have a nice bite to then. Just like you bought them at the supermarket. You’ll need […]
I have great news ! I have just finished my third edition of my cookbook‘Canadian Recipes of the Great White North’ , featuring a brand new look for 2020. First and foremost you’ll see the new cover and jacket of my cookbook, completely redesigned. Secondly, I have 25 percent more recipes, including our granny’s secret […]
Creamy Glazed Heavenly Light Donuts Recipe by Chef Bari I had so much fun making these wonderful tasty treats. Creamy glazed heavenly light donuts that simply melt-in-your-mouth. They clearly remind me of Krispy Donuts. Fresh and delicious! Please enjoy my YouTube Channel with a step-by-step procedure in making these yummy donut treats. Dry Ingredients: 2 […]
In the last year as a Chef I’ve decided to eat healthier so I can feel better about myself. Overweight is NOT fun. It’s been a long year with WeightWatchers ( WW) however I lost 53 lbs so far. I’m always trying out new healthier recipes and make sure it’s well TESTED before I share […]
Are you in a rush ? The typical scenario is your coming home late from work or the kids are having an event at school and you’re rushed to make a hot meal. Normally you would head to the closest fast-food drive-through to order your dinner. You know it’s not nutritious and causes an unbalanced […]
The best and quickest way to use up apples that have been sitting in your fridge for over a month, is to make a Apple Crisp – a nice sweet treat for your whole family.So, without further ado – Here’s my recipe, Keg Size Super Apple Crisp by Chef BariKEG SIZE SUPER APPLE CRISP Ingredients: […]
Good Afternoon! What’s for Dinner tonight ? How about Chicken Parmigiana— Ingredients: 4 Whole Chicken Breast ( Fillet as shown on my YouTube Video ) 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 1/2 Italian Seasonings 1 tablespoon of Garlic Powder Salt and Black Pepper to taste 2 Whole […]
Preparing your cake or pastry for the Classic Mirror Glacé is more about the technique then the recipe. However, start with my classic Easy Pezzy Chocolate Cake Recipe – CLICK HERE NEXT STEP — After the cake is baked and cooled ( best cooled off in freezer) it’s important to cover it with a rich […]
Ingredients: Toasting your Coconut 2 cups of shredded coconut Spread out on baking sheet with liner Place in 410 degree F oven and bake until toasty light brown. Approximately 3- 5 minutes. TIP : bring out and mix and place back in. ( Warning : Be sure to watch it or it will burn) […]
As said in a previous post, my Grandfather was born in the Abruzzo Region of Southern Italy. When he came to Canada, he brought his Italian cuisine with him. The dish I’m introducing today is a fusion of my Grandfather’s Neapolitan ragù , which most Italians refer to as “Sunday Gravy” , where chunks of beef, […]
Thanksgiving or Christmas Turkey – How To Cook In short – Cook your Turkey by this calculation: 20 minutes per pound with the understanding you’re NOT cooking a Turkey with stuffing. The LONG VERSION AND IMPORTANT RULES TO FOLLOW: Number One Rule : Never ever cook a Turkey from the frozen state. Reason : Your turkey will cook on […]
Porcupine Meatballs shouts out Comfort Food and it’s prefect during the cold Canadian winters we experience each and every year. I know what you’re thinking 🤔 Is this ground meat from an actual porcupine? Answer is : NO I’m not sure where the term originally came from, but it’s definitely NOT porcupine meat. Got its […]
Poached Eggs may be the simplest item to make for breakfast, however you would be surprised how many don’t know how to do it. Therefore I thought I show you Breakfast 101. Believe it or not we Chefs had to preform the easiest tasks, such as preparing eggs and understand the chemistry behind it. We […]
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