Really appealing title, right? If you don't like okra or purslane or Vietnamese spinach or marrow bone or fois gras, then this dish isn't for you. Because that's the onctuous texture of bitter when cooked. Unlike the marrow bone and fois gras, however, the creaminess is combined … [Read more...] about Stir-Fried Bitter Melon: A Recipe with Salt, Sugar, and a Slimy Crunch
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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
37 Jars of Kimchi and Impending Doom
The fact that my friend and I made approximately 22 litres of kimchi and stuffed it into 37 jars is not what's causing the impending doom. That comes from the fact that after two weeks of fermenting in my kitchen (maybe less because it's humid), I won't have enough fridge space … [Read more...] about 37 Jars of Kimchi and Impending Doom
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
Roasted Zucchini with Pecans
It's zucchini season and I'm so jealous of my community garden neighbours with their trellises overflowing with gorgeous summer squash. There are some as long as my arm, and some fatter (than my arm). I can eat just zucchini as a main course. Roasted with garlic, olive oil and … [Read more...] about Roasted Zucchini with Pecans
Baked Not-Raw Carrot-Flax Crackers: What to do with leftover vegetable pulp from juicing
Stop yelling at me, raw foodists! I'm not sorry these weren't raw. Baking is so much easier, and I wanted to dilute the amount of flax with this lovely, nutty lentil flour I have from Cuisine Soleil for my gluten-free baking classes. Plus I don't own a dehydrator, which would … [Read more...] about Baked Not-Raw Carrot-Flax Crackers: What to do with leftover vegetable pulp from juicing
Salt Cod Cakes with Beetroot Relish
I went to my fish guy in Newfoundland down at the Fish Depot on Duckworth Street. He's my go-to guy for sustainable fish in St. John's. He actually doesn't like Atlantic salmon. It's farmed, and most importantly, tastes nothing like wild. He doesn't like wild, though, since you … [Read more...] about Salt Cod Cakes with Beetroot Relish
Stuffed Eggplant with Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower and Lemon
This recipe is inspired by the only organic chef in Lima, Peru. He serves something like this but with lentils at the Bioferia organic market every Saturday in the Parque Reducto. This has a bit less olive oil, making it less heavy, but just enough to bring out the sweetness of … [Read more...] about Stuffed Eggplant with Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower and Lemon
Red Cabbage Salad with Apple and Toasted Cashews (aka “tasty kraut for cheaters”)
Cabbage gets a bad rap. Sure, nothing smells like cabbage. Maybe smelly shoes. But there's a trick to making it delicious. Actually, there are two. First, massage it with salt. Or, second, roast it. Sounds weird to roast cabbage, right? It's not. It's a one roasting pan wonder. … [Read more...] about Red Cabbage Salad with Apple and Toasted Cashews (aka “tasty kraut for cheaters”)
BBQ-Rubbed Broiled Chicken Wings
These are so simple. Rub the chicken wings in Dijon mustard and sprinkle on some BBQ rub, then broil on both sides until dark and almost blistered. Perfect. BBQ-Rubbed Broiled Chicken Wings Serves 4 as an appetizer Ingredients: At least 4 large chicken wings, but if your … [Read more...] about BBQ-Rubbed Broiled Chicken Wings