I hate writing that—"simple, quick, healthy." It feels as though I'm suddenly connecting myself with every mom-friendly cookbook thrown into the bargain bin at Chapters. But it's a meal that you put down in front of people and there's nothing scary involved. No blood sausage. No … [Read more...] about Chicken Dijon with Leeks Vinaigrette: Simple, Quick, Healthy
Main Dishes
Risotto Cooking Class Montreal: Seafood Risotto and Wild Mushroom Risotto
Slowly. Stir. Breathe. Stir. Blending hot stock into wine, letting the starch create a thick sauce as you coax it from the grains, making sure the bottom doesn’t stick. This isn’t Korean bibimbap. This isn’t Indian biryani. This isn’t Chinese congee. There’s nothing like this, … [Read more...] about Risotto Cooking Class Montreal: Seafood Risotto and Wild Mushroom Risotto
Japanese Kentucky “Fried” Chicken
This was by far the crowd favourite at the annual Christmas party. Turns out that KFC is a traditional Christmastime treat in Japan, so I reinvented it for the "International Christmas" menu. If you have time, marinate the chicken overnight instead of 10 minutes beforehand and … [Read more...] about Japanese Kentucky “Fried” Chicken
Bacalhao No Forno: Portuguese Baked Salt Cod
I really thought this was going to be less than spectacular. How great can a recipe seasoned with basically nothing but a sprinkle of parsley and a single bay leaf be? It was awfully silly of me to forget how amazing salt is—even after a day and a half of soaking this fish (my … [Read more...] about Bacalhao No Forno: Portuguese Baked Salt Cod
“Rosolli” Pickled Herring Salad
Any time you mix beets into something, the whole dish is going to turn pink. This salad can get pretty ugly... But leave it in layers, and only add the dressing to the fish, and you'll be alright. Heck, it might even be pretty. It's a Finnish dish involving pickles, cooked beets … [Read more...] about “Rosolli” Pickled Herring Salad
One-Dish Seafood Bake: Prosecco-Poached Turbot, Mussels and Clams with Herb Vinaigrette
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
At (My New) Home Without Madhur Jaffrey: Spicy Sambhar and South Asian Cuisine from Mangoes and Curry Leaves
I’ve moved a lot. 10 places in 9 years, last I counted. More than 30 roommates. With the good comes the bad. In one I only had a mini fridge and a shoebox of a room, but in another I had enough room for yoga, and a gas stove…which was great until I got asked to leave because the … [Read more...] about At (My New) Home Without Madhur Jaffrey: Spicy Sambhar and South Asian Cuisine from Mangoes and Curry Leaves
Sweet Sesame Eggplant and Chicken Salad Bowl
This is what you should do with leftover turkey or chicken. Always. It's a variation on Karen Solomon's Korean spinach recipe. She's the author extraordinaire of Asian Pickles Korea, a book every exotic flavour-loving pickler should have. She calls herself a "culinary tinkerer," … [Read more...] about Sweet Sesame Eggplant and Chicken Salad Bowl
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
Spiced Red Lentils
Spiced Red Lentils This is an everyday meal. It's simple and quick and delicious. It's for anyone who wants to eat more vegetarian without missing meat. And it's for anyone who wants a satisfying, healthy meal in general. 2 cups red lentils 6 cups water 3 sprigs epazote, … [Read more...] about Spiced Red Lentils