Fried terrier face

Did you know you can fry flour tortillas to make a cheap and easy dessert or afterschool snack? We rarely have cookies in the house, so this is a nice substitute for when we have a craving for something sweet. It goes well with hot chocolate, and my personal favourite cold-weather beverage, hot … Continue reading

Stewing over dinner

Ah stew. There are few foods that are as comforting as a hearty beef stew. I like mine hot and chunky, with a thick flavourful broth. I like veggies too, but not too many. It is, after all, about the beef. The meat is the star of this show: If the meat is the star than the green onions … Continue reading

The never-ending onion machine

I use a lot of green onions (a.k.a. scallions) here at Casa Fishbowl. Green onions are milder than regular onions. I like to chop up the green part and use it as a flavourful garnish for soups, stews, Asian dishes and even meatloaf. I usually discard the whites, but I have used them to pep up … Continue reading