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I absolutely love tacos for a weeknight dinner. They're not only delicious and have endless topping variations, but they're pretty easy and require very little cooking time. Most of the work is actually done at the table by your guests, so you (the chef) just have to put out the toppings (phew!). For this recipe, the toppings I've selected are ...
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Chorizo and Chicken Paella
Paella is a dish I absolutely love. The crispy bits of rice, the abundance of well-seasoned seafood, and of course the generous dose of spices. This Chorizo and Chicken Paella is nothing short of delicious but with more winter-friendly ingredients for us Canadians during the cold winter months. I love the mix of chicken and spicy sausage, ...
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Red-Cooked Pork & A Cookbook Giveaway! {giveaway closed}
Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees cookbook by Clarkson Potter in order to conduct this review and giveaway. The Mid-Autumn festival in China, the second most important holiday following Chinese New Year, is celebrated with a large feast and the harvest moon. This year it falls on September 15th, making my ...
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Biryani Potatoes and Poached Eggs
You know when you’re got so much happening that you feel like you don’t have enough time to take care of yourself? When time has become so precious, that the idea of cooking for an hour seems unfathomable? That’s me right now. We’ve all been there: sacrificing our nutrition for the sake of time. And once in a while, it ...
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Whiskey Three-Bean Chili
Are you watching the super bowl next weekend? I’m not a huge football fan, but I do love the spirit and excitement it brings. My favourite part is cooking up some delectable delights that are enjoyed by everyone! But with the many dietary restrictions cropping up among friends, it can be hard finding something that suits everyone’s ...
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Rye Potato tart with Blue Cheese and Radicchio
You may argue this is a fall recipe. But I disagree- a light but rich tart is a perfect hot-evening meal, especially when it is served with a fresh green salad. Not to mention a slightly cool glass of wine and an evening breeze to make you forget your troubles. This tart is perfectly scrumptious. The rye crust is subtle and buttery, offering ...
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Chocolate Chili
We all have our own version of a home-style chili. This one is mine! The richness of the cocoa powder blends effortlessly with the chili and cumin, and of course the cinnamon and fennel add a flavour dimension that is just too good to pass up. When making your chili, how long do you normally let it simmer? As much as I am a fan of a crock-pot, ...
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Dragon Sauce
Only the best and most cherished restaurants leave an impact on their visitors. Sometimes it is simply a sensation or emotion, drawn from the walls or from the energetic and knowledgeable servers. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can be left with an impact that comes straight from the food itself. I am definitely not a difficult ...
Gin braised Lamb Ribs
For last night’s dinner, I had succulent lamb ribs, dripping with juices and flavoured with braised onions and caramelized apricots. It was slowly cooked in a gin broth, offering the pronounced flavours of juniper and botanicals. And it was as amazing as it sounds! We all know how much I love to add alcohol to my creations (like banana ...
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All-Dressed Miso Soup + A Contest
**recipe for all-dressed miso soup is farther down below!** I love meeting fellow food bloggers. They are usually interesting and funny. But above all, we share an interest [read: obsession] for food. Recently I was introduced to a fellow food blogger named Jason Lee from Shut Up and Eat, and he is in the running for top celebrity chef for a ...