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Lentil Tacos with Pickled Cabbage, Tahini Cream and Microgreens

January 16, 2017

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 ...

giveaway, main dish, recipe, vegetable, year-round

Chorizo and Chicken Paella

November 16, 2016

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}

September 6, 2016

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

March 20, 2016

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

January 27, 2016

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

May 25, 2015

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 ...

autumn, main dish, recipe, vegetable, winter, year-round

Cocoa Chili

November 15, 2014

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, ...

condiment, main dish, recipe, salad, vegetable, year-round

Dragon Sauce

September 18, 2014

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 ...

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Gin braised Lamb Ribs

April 12, 2014

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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Roast chicken with balsamic cabbage… and how to spatchcock

January 29, 2013

Roasted chicken is one of those recipes that you think will take a really long time. And yes, sometimes it can take upwards of an hour. But, my time-saving trick is spatchcocking. Say, what now? How to Spatchcock a Chicken Also known as “butterflying,” to spatchcock a chicken means to remove the spine in order for the chicken to ...

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