DVD now available at the CBC Store!
The Urban Peasant DVD – Meals In Minutes is now available at the CBC Online store (shipping Dec 12th)! Check it out here!
DVD at Books to Cooks
We are pleased to let you know that the DVD is now available at Barbara-Jo’s Books To Cooks in Vancouver. Make sure to check it out if you live in the Vancouver area!
VIDEO: Salmon Latkes
Heat the frypan over medium-high, add the oil. Combine the salmon and potato then add the remaining ingredients. Scoop mixture into the pan and press to form "pancakes". Cook till browned, turn over and cook a further 2 minutes.
1 Tbsp oil
1 tin salmon
2 potatoes, grated
1 Tbsp flour
salt
pepper
1 tsp dill
1egg
fresh parsley, chopped
VIDEO: Chicken Stock
chicken carcass, or 1 lb of leftover chicken bones
1 leek
1 carrot
2 onions, skins and all
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp peppercorns
handful of parsley
1 stalk celery or 1 Tbsp celery salt
water
Place all of the ingredients in a large pot (the bigger the better) and fill the pot with enough water to reach a couple of inches over the chicken carcass. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat and remove any scum that may have collected with a spoon. Reduce the heat as low as possible and let the stock simmer overnight, or keep the heat at medium and allow the stock to cook for 3 hours or so, until it has a nice yellow colour. Pour the stock through a fine strainer and into small containers for freezing. If you like your stock strong, cook the reduced stock over medium heat for another 40 minutes or so.
VIDEO – Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
1/4 cup (60 ml) Canadian cream cheese, spreadable
1/4 lb (115 g) sliced smoked salmon
2 green onions, whole
2 Tbsp (30 ml) capers
Spread the tortillas with a layer of cream cheese. Lay some salmon over top, and place the green onion and a line of capers across the middle of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up like a jellyroll and slice on a diagonal – nice appetizer for parties.
Meal In Minutes Vol 1 – Now on Amazon.com
The first Urban Peasant DVD – Meals In Minutes Vol 1 – is now available on Amazon.com!
By Request – Cheddar, Tomato and Bacon Oven Omelette Recipe
By fan request, here is the recipe for Cheddar, Tomato and Bacon Oven Omelette from the 1998 Milk Calendar:
Ingredients:
8 strips bacon
6 eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 F
2) In a large fry pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble bacon; set aside
3) In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Stir in milk. Add bacon, tomatoes, green onion, salt and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Pour into a greased 9″ x 9″ (23 x 23 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
4) Bake for 25 min. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over omelette. Let stand for 5 min. Serve with additional parmesan if desired.
For adventurous: Add 1/2 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil. Increase chopped green onion to 1/3 cup. Serve with salsa sauce.
Preparation time: 15 min
Baking time: 25 min
Standing time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
VIDEO – Chicken Salad with Pears
This Episode James teaches us how to make Chicken Salad with Pears.
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cooked & sliced
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 pear, cored and sliced
1 orange, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
a sprig of fresh tarragon, or 1/2 tsp dried
1 tsp dijon mustard
Directions – Toss all of the ingredients together and serve.
DVD – Meals In Minutes Vol. 1 – NOW AVAILABLE
By popular request, The Urban Peasant: Meals in Minutes Volume 1 DVD is now available! It’s like having dinner with an old friend.
James Barber’s infectious humour makes meals marvellous and his ubiquitous philosophy of ‘use what you got’ makes cooking fun. Rediscover cooking at home with the master of quick ‘n simple meals, James Barber!
The Urban Peasant cooking series first appeared on Canada’s CBC television in 1991 and soon became an international hit in more than 120 countries around the world. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the first episode we are pleased to offer The Urban Peasant: Meals in Minutes Volume 1.
The DVD includes 10 episodes featuring 35 simple and delicious recipes. Whip up a Spinach Salad with Roasted Garlic, followed with pan fried Chicken, Apples and Cilantro and a grand finish of Chocolate Cake Muffins… Simple, good for you and on the table quicker than getting a pizza delivered!
Please note: Standard Shipping may not arrive in time for Christmas. If you wish to receive the DVD by December 24th, we suggest ordering with Express Shipping by December 20th.
Canadian Standard Shipping: $14.95 + $3.49 Shipping
Canadian Express Shipping: $14.95 + $15.00 Shipping
USA Standard Post: $14.95 + $8.00 Shipping
The Urban Peasant – Salmon and Orange Juice
We continue our Salmon theme, and this episode James shows us how to cook Salmon Steaks with Orange Juice
Ingredients:
2 salmon steaks
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp frozen orange juice
Directions:
Melt the butter in a frypan. Place steaks in pan and cook for 1 minute, turn over and add the frozen orange juice. Finish cooking – 8 minutes per inch of thickness.