Contest Rules Photo due: May 5, 2011Stonehouse Green Mussels 1 pound frozen green mussels¼ cup grated parmesan cheese2 seeded, finely minced jalapenosZest and juice of 1 lime½ cup margarine2 cloves garlic gratedSalt and pepper1 cup Chardonnay Arrange mussels in a large baking pan. Preheat oven to 400F. Make a compound butter of the remaining ingredients (except the wine). Place about 1 teaspoon of the compound butter in the cavity of each mussel. Pour chardonnay over…

Contest Rules Photo due: May 4, 2011Ginken (Or what happens when you cross a chicken with ginger.) 18 sheets phyllo pastryOlive oil6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts3” ginger root, peeled and sliced thinly2 cloves of garlic minced finely6 pineapple spears1 large orange, peeled and sliced into six pieces½ cup orange juice½ cup pineapple juice3 tablespoons cornstarch Preheat oven to 400F. Lay out a sheet of phyllo pastry, brush with olive oil, lay another sheet over this,…

Contest Rules Photo due: May 3, 2011When my daughter was in her early 20s and attending her first years of university, we spent many a lingering breakfast over the following recipe, a dish that came to be our favourite and resulted in long conversations about philosophy, the meaning of life and relationships and state of world affairs. Eggs Poached in Tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion minced1 clove garlic minced4 Roma tomatoes, chopped coarsely4…

Contest Rules Photo due: May 2, 2011Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Stilton and Asparagus 2 large Portobello mushrooms cleaned4 slices Stilton cheese4 tablespoons capers24 spears asparagusSalt and pepperGrape seed oilTruffle oil (Truffle oil can be found in most urban large grocery chains, as well as in specialty shops. The earthy, pungent flavour and aroma of truffle oil adds an extra punch to this dish, but can be eliminated if you don’t have it on hand.) Oil…