My daughter Tianndra baked homemade Whole Wheat Bread ; this dad is so proud of her. Here’s the recipe she used 👇 Ingredients : • ¼ cup warm water • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast • 1 cup whole milk • ¼ cup honey • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher…
Author: chefbari
A professional Chef for over 35 years working in high end resorts, private clubs and restaurants across Alberta and British Columbia. Originally from the Okanagan Valley. Graduated at VSS and Okanagan College in Kelowna, B.C.
Marcus Anthony
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? My middle names are related to my ancestor bloodline of Marcus Antonius. We all know the tragic ending with Antony and Cleopatra ; however , what you most probably didn’t realize, my family’s bloodline is related to the great Roman General, who was also…
Chicken Bacon Mushroom Fettuccini with Aioli sauce
Even though I formally call this dish : Chicken Bacon Mushroom Fettuccini with Aioli sauce, I actually made the North American version of Fettuccine Polo Carbonara in order to please our Canadian palate. In Italy 🇮🇹 this dish would NOT be referred to as Alfredo ; adding garlic toast in North America is common practice,…
Biography of Chef Bari
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Chef Bari came from humble beginnings. Being raised by his mom, he spent most of his time in his grandfather’s kitchen, cooking up authentic Italian dishes from his grandfather’s homeland, Corropoli, within the Abruzzo Region of Italy. Grandpa Tony Varze taught his grandson…
Enjoying Vegas When I can …
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? I love going to Vegas when I can afford it. Throughout the years it’s become costly… However, compared to Resort prices in Canada, Vegas is still the best bet. My wife and I have been going to Vegas since 1989 and so many changes yearly,…
Winter Wild Blueberry Crumb Cake
In Canada it truly is the Great White North. Our Winters are indeed cold. So – what to do, but make a Winter Wild Blueberry Crumb Cake ! Ingredients: 2 cups Flour ( sifted ) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 soft butter 3/4 cup of sugar 1 large or 2 small eggs…
Christmas Nut Bar
Christmas Nut Bar There are a lot of Nut Bars out there, but this is NOT that kind of Nut Bar. Introducing Chef Bari’s Christmas Nut Bar. Prepare your roasted nuts first…Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Pecans 1/2 cup of Whole Almonds 1 teaspoon of butter 1 teaspoon of canola…
Christmas Season/ Baking Cookies/ Gifts
Christmas season is my favourite time of the year. It’s a time of celebration, and what better way to celebrate with homemade Christmas cookies, such as sugar cookies, and Ginger cookies for one. Another way to enjoy Christmas is by purchasing my themed cookbook “ Canadian Recipes of the Great White North” ; It’s a…
Christmas Gingerbread House Dough
I am so excited Christmas 2022 is just around the corner. Its always been my favourite time of the year. This year I’m going to attempt to make and build a Cathedral style Gingerbread House from scratch. It will be in four separate phases, starting with making the Christmas Gingerbread House Dough – Construction strength….
Cooking Turkey Breast for Smaller Family
This morning I had an awesome question from a dear friend from Italy. She wanted to know how to cook just the turkey breast instead of the whole bird. Awesome question V ! I noticed a lot of couples are asking this same question. Head over to your local butcher or favourite Supermarket and pick…
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