Poutine

Via David, Mike, Peter, Jason, Kara, and Marie

Six delicious morsels from Smoke's Poutinerie.  Pictured are two Traditional, two Bacon Cheeseburger, one Prime Rib, and one Mama's poutines.

Mango Angel Food Cake

Via Helmi

Homemade layered angel food cake with fresh mango filling.

Caramel Popcorn

By David

More deliciousness from the Ex, this time in the form of caramel popcorn!

Mango and Peach Lassi

Via Helmi

Homemade mango and peach lassi, perfect for summer!

Red Pepper Bisque

By David

Red pepper bisque made with home-roasted red peppers, homemade chicken broth and a touch of cream.  Garnished with sour cream and snow peas.

Ice Cream Waffle Sandwich

By David

Here's a culinary delight from the Ex, meaning it's horrible for you and horribly expensive. What I really wanted to find was this, but perhaps next year.

(More pics of what food I should have bought after the jump)

Cheese Crusted Steak

By David

We were clean out of groceries today, but I was inspired by Chef Michael Smith again - A cheese crusted steak, made with beef, bread, butter, and cheese. Served with a wine and cream reduction sauce, so it's basically an all-meat dinner!

Bonus: Hopefully going see Michael Smith tomorrow a the Ex. The topic? The Art and Science of Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Beef Quesadilla

By David

What started out as a simple beef stew ended up being a delicious beef quesadilla! Made with homemade taco seasoning and homemade peach chutney. Served with fresh, seasonal Ontario peaches

Chicken Noodle Soup

By Jen

Homemade chicken noodle soup made with bbq chicken, vegetables, cilantro and bowtie pasta!

Eggplant Parmesan

Via Jess

Inspiration from Potluck Brunch: A whole batch of Eggplant Parmesan!

Chinese Egg Tarts

By David

The streetcar short-turned before reaching my house, so I sauntered over to a Chinatown East bakery for some delicious egg tarts.

(Also: Does anyone else find the term "streetcars" redundant? Wouldn't "roadtrain" be more appropriate?)

Fusilli Bolognese

By Mike

Fusilli Bolognese

The photo is a bit off; I started eating before I snapped it. So happy for leftovers tomorrow! Yes that's right, even "leftovers" has an article on Wikipedia!

Colourful Devil's Food Cupcakes

By Patricia

Devil's Food Cupcakes!

Curry Turkey

By Mike

Curry Turkey

Meat Ship

By David

I made this in May, but it's awesome enough to warrant a post. Homemade model ship of meatloaf, with a sausage mast and sails of ham. Floating in a sea of garlic mashed potatoes.

I'd like to make another meat sculpture in the future - any suggestions?

Birthday Cake

Via Leslie

Birthday cake at work! Light lemon pound cake with raspberry and icing filling.

Frozen Gin & Tonic

Via Jason

Frozen Gin & Tonic available at Moxies

Chinese Banquet

By David

We trekked out to Miu Gardens at Pacific Mall's Market Village for an authentic Chinese feast. As guests sit around (multiple) enormous round tables, dishes of food are placed around a lazy-susan to be shared. I was too busy enjoying the food to take many pictures, but this shot represents only about half of what came out.

Food pictured includes:

• Steamed fish
• Mushroom soup
• Stir fried shrimp and veggies with almonds
• Cantonese lobster
• Mushrooms, gai lan, and rice noodles
• Barbeque chicken with shrimp chips
• Meat plate including barbeque pork, duck, jellyfish, and pork belly
• Mushrooms and baby bok choi stir fry

Food not pictured includes:

• Shrimp and crab balls
• Seafood stir fried rice
• Shanghai style noodles
• Sweet and sour pork
• (real) Tapioca
• Watermelon Jello

Farmers Market Fish

via Laura

A plate of fresh fish from the local farmer's market - Lucky to snag one and it was a steal at $3.75! Served with grilled beans and rice.

Butchery

By Mike

Prepping dinner

Heirloom Tomatoes

Via Jessica

Heirloom tomato mozzarella and basil salad.

Spanish Brunch

Via Mike

Spanish Breakfast from my honeymoon in Madrid.

Cafe con leche y un bocadillo de carne

Blintzes

Via Alex

Blintzes with fruit salad, including blackberries from our garden, and yogurt.

Crispy Baked Cereal Chicken

Via Patricia

Crispy baked cereal chicken and broccoli poppy seed salad

Stuffed Chicken III

Via Jess

Another Jen inspiration! Prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast stuffed with basil and mozzarella. Served with caesar salad with prosciutto crispy bits and green beans.

Stuffed Chicken II

By David

A summer meal! I took Jen's lead and made us a stuffed chicken with red peppers, cheese and basil. Served with corn on the cob and homemade raspberry vinegarette.

And the winner is...

After a judging by Helmi, she has decided that every submission is worthy! Henceforth, this dish shall now be known as:

Canadian Maple Cheesecake Heaven

Thank you to everyone who participated. Prize winners will be contacted for a free sampling.

Spanish Paella

By Mike

Shrimp, sausage, corn and black bean paella

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Via Leslie

Creamy roasted red pepper pasta with basil.

Stuffed Chicken

Via Jen

Bacon and Parmesan Stuffed Chicken. Served with whole wheat fettucini with white wine sauce and vegetables.

Breakfast

By Mike

Morning Latte

DIY Burrito Bar

By David

It's Family Night at our house, which means that our cousin comes over and we make a feast. Today's menu: DIY Burrito Bar!

Ingredients (clockwise from the top):

• Cheese
• Chicken with homemade taco seasoning
• Bacon
• Sautéed onions and red peppers
• Sirloin steak with homemade taco seasoning
• Avocado
• Mango
• Tomatoes
• Spinach

I forgot to use the chutney from the night before, but there'll be more opportunities to "unleash the peach".

Dessert Naming Contest

By David

My wife Helmi decided to whip up a dessert on the fly, and it tasted amazing! The only problem is that we don't know what to name it, and need your help!

• Base: Baked oatmeal crumble
• Middle: Cinnamon cheesecake base with condensed milk
• Top: Roasted apple cinnamon resting on maple syrup infused cream, then drizzled with maple syrup

(It's pretty healthy considering what it is - the only fat in it is from the condensed milk)

Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments. If you work in my office, then the prize is a bite at lunch. Winner announced Wednesday morning.

Bean, Corn & Pea Taco Salad

By Mike

Bean, Corn & Pea taco salad.

I cannot be credited for this, but whomever invented chips with dinner deserves a congregational medal of honour!

Peach Chutney

By David

Homemade peach chutney. Served with rye crackers.

Beef Stew

By David

I was inspired by Michael Smith and made beef stew with buttermilk biscuits.

Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli

By David

I was inspired by The Amateur Gourmet's number two best recipe of 2009, roasted shrimp and broccoli.
Served with leftover stuffed chicken with tomatoes and fresh basil.

Brunch Potluck

By Mike

Just a sampling of the deliciousness:

Via Alex
CHOCOLATE BOBKA! Need I say more?

Via Kara
Mmm Mmm homemade peach pie!

Via Jess
Cheddar Bacon Chive Muffin

Via David
Greatness defined in a single bite

Brunch Prep

By David

Homefries for tomorrow’s potluck brunch. Adding bacon, cheese, and maybe gravy to make it a Brunch Poutine.

Braised Pork

By Mike

Braised pork with a garden cucumber salad