I rarely splurge on halibut. Sure, the texture's nice—it's a firm, white fish—but I usually feel there's just not enough flavour to justify the price tag. Poissonerie Atwater doesn't have the greatest selection of well-priced, quality fish. But fortunately there was turbot in … [Read more...] about One-Dish Seafood Bake: Prosecco-Poached Turbot, Mussels and Clams with Herb Vinaigrette
Greens & Herbs
Savoury Squash Pancakes with Lime-Basil Pesto
Happy Hallowe'en! And since it is that festive day, it's time to cook up that pumpkin. No, not the one you put on your porch, but a buttercup, a an acorn, a kabocha, a delicata, or the classic butternup. The easy way to deal with it is to slice the whole thing in half and roast … [Read more...] about Savoury Squash Pancakes with Lime-Basil Pesto
Potato and Sorrel Soup with White Wine
I used to eat soup every day. I don't know what happened, but somehow I got sucked in the world of no soup. It's not a sad place, just drier. But then I was craving soup (and had a bunch of sorrel), and decided to make a classic potato and sorrel soup. Normally that means … [Read more...] about Potato and Sorrel Soup with White Wine
Kimchi Socca Tarts: Savoury, nutty chickpea pancakes and a world of vegetarian umami
Seven ingredients. I love it. It's like one of those awful cookbooks for lazy people that come in handy once in a blue moon when you're desperate and horribly uncreative or understocked. Or, you know, alone on a desert island with a can of tuna and/or a fishing rod, bait, and … [Read more...] about Kimchi Socca Tarts: Savoury, nutty chickpea pancakes and a world of vegetarian umami
Blueberry Aigre-Doux on Buttery Turbot
For the second part of my "Not Your Grandma's Preserves" series coming out tomorrow on Fine Dining Lovers, I feature a recipe for blueberry aigre-doux, adapted from "Preervation Kitchen." Aigre-doux (canned sweet and sour, wine-sauced berries) deserve a come back, and this recipe … [Read more...] about Blueberry Aigre-Doux on Buttery Turbot
Nun’s Island Farmers Market Recipes: Spiced Eggplant Confit and Deconstructed Greek Salad
Today I'm at the Nun's Island Farmers Market cooking in the fall chill. I guess I should be pan-grilling pumpkin with parsley and lemon zest, but I'm staying less autumnal with olive oil-simmered eggplant and a tomato-heavy Greek salad. It was about time I took advantage of the … [Read more...] about Nun’s Island Farmers Market Recipes: Spiced Eggplant Confit and Deconstructed Greek Salad
Roasted Faux Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
Southern BBQ is hot right now. Whether it's coming out of a food truck in Austin or Calgary or a 10-foot smoker in Missouri or Montreal, we can't get enough southern 'cue. For someone who doesn't generally eat beef or pork, I get caught up in chicken. There's nothing like a … [Read more...] about Roasted Faux Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
The Best Way to Eat 5 Lbs of Swiss Chard and 1/2 L of Kimchi: Spiced Red Lentil Dal
Think of supper as problem solving. The garden/farmers/supermarket (preferably in that order of importance, but we can't all be snobs about it) has provided me these ingredients, and now I'm going to cook something delicious. True, I normally just separate the leaves from the … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Eat 5 Lbs of Swiss Chard and 1/2 L of Kimchi: Spiced Red Lentil Dal
Cooking Demo at the Nun’s Island Farmers Market and Recipe for White Wine Risotto Balls with Gremolata and Balsamic
Last year's Ile-des-Soeurs farmers market demo: Leek vinaigrette, market sausage, warm curried cauliflower salad This Sunday I'll be back at the Nun's Island Farmers Market cooking up a storm from 11am to noon. The market is really sweet, a beautiful bike ride from downtown, and … [Read more...] about Cooking Demo at the Nun’s Island Farmers Market and Recipe for White Wine Risotto Balls with Gremolata and Balsamic
Bean and Arugula Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
There was a time this summer when I couldn't eat any more arugula. I loved the peppery leaves that took over my garden but I was struggling to keep up, and they don't freeze well. I beat them back almost daily, knocking off the flowers that insisted on popping up and making the … [Read more...] about Bean and Arugula Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette