The Real Chef Woo

16/08/2024

It's been a while since I shared any recipes and to be honest, I really don't cook much by recipe! I find it redundant to write out a recipe that exists in 100 different forms or are just on repeat. Yet here we are lol.

{Keep reading for kids' reviews}

Quick recap of my method, although I'm sure you can figure it out on your own or google some other cool chef's recipe.

Sauté chopped onions, carrots celery in olive oil. Grate in some garlic, sprinkle of dried basil and oregano. Add diced tomatoes (I buzzed them up for less chunks, I have kids!) and two cans of water. Bring to a boil, add cubed potatoes, meatballs if using, all the beans, (I also added some leftover corn and some frozen peas). Throw in a parm rind if you have! If you don't, it will taste good still. Just not as good.

Simmer for at least 30mins, or longer if you need to power nap or fold laundry, stirring occasionally. I like to boil pasta separately instead of fishing for it at the bottom for one of my kids and trying to dodge all the vegetables they don't like! Season the soup and serve with cooked pasta and extra parm!

No, it's not authentic minestrone.

Miss 11yo review: I don't like the meatballs. But I want another bowl.

Miss 9yo review: no meatballs or celery in her bowl, extra pasta, ate it all up.

ENJOY!

05/04/2024

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19/01/2024

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11/11/2023

Calling on my small business owner friends in the Montreal-South Shore area!

My daughters are fundraising to support their dance school program, and we are in search of prizes for our Online Holiday Raffle! If you would like to donate a product, service or giftcards for your small business, we would happily promote your company when we launch! Any size donation is greatly appreciated! Official sponsor letter available, donations are eligible for tax receipts (upon request)

Thank you for your kind support!

Please send me a message here or through my personal page if you know me!

06/06/2023

It's been awhile...

Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon with curry spiced jasmine rice and sautéed cabbage and beansprouts!

Chopped cilantro, green onions, honey, garlic, lime zest and juice all come together perfectly for this Coho salmon!

Jasmine rice gets a glow up with sautéed onions, curry powder, ground cardamom, crushed saffron, and cayenne for heat!

Make sure to reserve some sauce for drizzling on your rice! 👌🏻

05/06/2023

The only jarred sauce worth buying! So simple and authentic tasting! Locally made with ingredients you can pronounce AND recognize! Brownie points cuz the kiddos love this sauce!

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28/05/2023

One of my YT videos currently sits at 85K views with many successful comments!

But OK "kato 1," don't wash your rice. 👍🏻

06/05/2023

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22/04/2023

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Learn the hacks! 🥑
https://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2022/02/how-to-ripen-avocados-how-to-tell-if-avocado-is-ripe.html

05/04/2023

Ice Storm 2023 celebrated with a bowl of curry carrot coconut soup! Warm curry spices and fresh grated ginger are perfect for a day of freezing rain!

Sauté one medium onion in olive oil until translucent. Add a couple of dashes of your favourite curry powder, ground cardamom and a pinch of saffron (optional) and cook for 2mins. Stir in carrot chunks (approx 2lbs) and cook for a few minutes. Add one box of chicken broth (900ml) and/or water until 1 inch above carrots. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until carrots are soft. Buzz with immersion blender. Add fresh grated ginger, and one can of coconut milk. Adjust consistency to your liking and season as needed.

Serve with garnishes! I used green onions, toasted sesame and a dash of Epicure Bali Glow.

27/03/2023

I'm clearly responsible for my own content, I've zero clue how to post in one place and have it automatically post for me in other places. Be patient with my journey lol!

Admittedly having lots of fun creating these reels with sounds! These frittatas are super fun to eat, and pretty easy to make! Some eggs, milk, frozen hashbr...

20/03/2023

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07/03/2023

I've been craving this big hot bowl of beef pho for WEEKS! Finally made it at home and I am one happy camper!

03/03/2023

Potatoes make me so happy!

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17/02/2023

It's been a while since I've posted! Life has been busy! Thankfully, we've been able to make use of our Griddler to make quicker meals! I rarely buy countertop appliances because I've always lacked countertop space. This was a gift from my MIL, and I really like keeping it out!

No sponsorship of any sort coming from this post (though I wouldn't say no!) I just really like not freezing my butt off grilling simple things! No, it's not the same as a real bbq, but when it is freezing rain and windy out in Montreal...

This 👏🏻 is👏🏻 perfect!👏🏻

Veggies, buns, tofu, hotdogs, panini sandwiches, wraps, anythg you can imagine! I think I'll even try grilling pineapples later! 😛

Now to look for the waffle plates...

29/01/2023

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28/01/2023

73K and still getting lots of comments about how this video helped viewers make steamed rice successfully!

Daniel Adams commented: "This is the greatest rice cooking video on the internet"

Whether that is true or not is one thing, but I'm happy viewers have found this video helpful!

Thanks for watching! ❤️

After Uncle Roger posted about the BBC "chef" destroying rice for fried rice, I just HAD to make a video to better represent our golden grain. A f...

07/01/2023

Finding an everything bagel in the freezer is a jackpot on grocery day! Toasted and topped with herbed Boursin cheese and ripe avo! This will be the perfect energy for a day of cleaning and groceries! (Only half was eaten, portion size still matters!)

06/01/2023

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Your relationship with food is personal and unique, and keeping it healthy requires regular work. This article explores what it means to have a good relationship with food and offers tips to get you started on your journey.

06/01/2023

I've been trying to navigate some digestive issues lately, and noticed that I had less issues with eggyolks whenever I ate toast with it. Today is a bit of a test to see if avocado helps this bacon brie omelette stay happy in my belly. I didn't quite think this through as an actual test since the brie might be a culprit too. Either way, I really do like understanding how foods affect the body, and without going into nutritionist mode, I've noticed a few trouble areas for myself.

1) I can't eat salad alone. If I don't eat something carby with my salad, it will shoot through my body almost instantly. My guess is the high fibre in a salad. How does one benefit from the nutrients in a salad if it doesn't stay in your body long enough to be absorbed?

2) I can't eat whole eggs alone. Another issue which requires toast to be digestive friendly. Egg yolks hold plenty of nutrients in them, but how do you absorb these if they ravage through your system almost instantaneously?

So, for me personally, I realized I need to eat a balanced meal that always includes a portion of carbs/starch to help stabilize the effects of other foods and help absorb key nutrients.

I really think we need to see how food affects our personal bodies and stop following cookie cutter diet trends that can wreak havoc on your body before it does any good.

04/01/2023

Brioche French Toast Muffins!

Saw this idea floating around and decided to give it a try with some frozen brioche buns!

My kids (like most) have a tendency of getting tired of something they were previously fans of, and these buns were one of those things and close to expiry. I threw them in the freezer with hopes of repurposing them into something fabulous!

Well this sure worked out, didn't it?!

I defrosted them enough to cut into cubes, made an egg mixture of whole eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg! Mixed in the brioche cubes, piled into a well greased muffin pan, extra sprinkle of cinnamon and baked at 350F for 20mins.

Served with baked bacon and extra maple syrup! Next time, I'm mixing the bacon into the mix for a sweet 'n' savoury brunch!

Happy brunching!

03/01/2023

No new resolutions this year except to continue eating a balanced diet and accept my 5lb carb-reserve AKA belly with no guilt! Life is too short to cut out all the things I love!

Happy New Years to my followers! I wish you a year of happiness and good health!

05/12/2022

Pho-king delicious...

03/12/2022

A Whatevahhh Salad! Yours will not be like mine. It's whatevah you have in your fridge! That's how salads were invented! Invent your own! And make sure to call it a WHATEVAHHH SALAD!!!

As you can see, I had avocado, dill, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, spinach, feta and chicken breast! Dressed lightly with olive oil, salt pepper and a half a squeezed lemon!

25/11/2022

The Grecotalian Summer Salad in November!

Don't ask! I just threw what I had in the fridge into this salad! It started out as a Greek green salad, and then I added truffle salami, Bellavitano Balsamic shavings, then added green onions and blueberries for summer freshness! 🤷🏻‍♀️

TASTES GREAT!!!

20/11/2022

Today's bitter cold weather made me miss summer so much! I thought back to when we drove to Sutton, QC and ate tacos at Sugaree Farm on a hot, sweltering day! I channeled their delicious double decker taco tonight to the best of my ability, and it was close enough! Cannot wait to go back in warmer weather!

A quick frijoles recipe of canned black beans, taco seasoning, and a touch of water really gave this taco weight! Cheddar, chicken and some greens tossed in caesar (I didn't have anythg ranchy!) on a pan fried soft tortilla shell! 👌🏻