Hunter’s Chicken
On Monday we woke up to a major snowstorm here in Toronto. By 2 pm we had received 36 cm of snow! The last time we had more than 30 centimetres of snow in one day was in 2008. Needless to say, the city was pretty …
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Dinner
Chorizo and Bacalao Stew
Although covid-19 may be putting a crimp in any travel plans, there is no reason why your tastebuds can’t have a culinary getaway! My Chorizo and Bacalao Stew is inspired by an amazing dish I had while travelling in Spain a few years ago. The …
Tartiflette
There is something irresistible about a comforting dish of potatoes especially when cheese and bacon are added into the mix. If you love potatoes as much as I do, and you’ve never had tartiflette prepare to be amazed. Tartiflette is a rich, cozy potato gratin …
Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole
Do you love cabbage rolls, but don’t want to be bothered with the fuss of blanching the cabbage and making the rolls? This Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe is for you. Instead of whole leaves of cabbage I use roughly shredded cabbage. The shredded cabbage …
Roasted Halibut With Confit Potatoes
This Roasted Halibut with Confit Potatoes ticks all the boxes –It’s simple to make, requiring very minimal prep work, you only need one pan, and all the cooking is done in the oven. Oh, and best of all, it’s totally delicious! Small potatoes, garlic cloves, …
Farro and Mushroom Stuffed Eggplants
This easy stuffed eggplant recipe begins with tender roasted eggplant halves that are filled with a simple stuffing with farro, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and fresh sage. Great as a vegetarian main or as a side next to your favorite protein. Just spent a delightful couple days …
Chicken Chili Verde
This might be my new favorite chili recipe. Chicken Chili Verde is nice and spicy, with a fresh tartness from tomatillos. Who could resist all the pretty little tomatillos at the farmers market this week! The tomatillos bright, fresh, tart flavour really shines through in …
Panzanella Salad with Grilled Haloumi
What to do with all the ripe tomatoes! It seems like just yesterday I was impatiently waiting for those first tomatoes of the season to be ready. Fast forward a couple weeks and, we can almost not eat them fast enough to keep up! For …
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with a Smoky Apricot Barbeque Sauce
Another fruit based recipe from me! Quick and easy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with a Smoky Apricot Barbeque Sauce. In this dish, plain old everyday, boneless chicken breasts get a welcome boost of flavour from a rich, complex homemade barbeque sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, …
Tacchino Tonnato: Chilled Turkey in Tuna-Caper Sauce
Turkey Tonnato is an easy make-ahead dish based on a classic Italian summer dish Vitello tonnato—chilled, sliced veal in a creamy tuna-caper sauce. Instead of the traditional veal roast, I’ve substituted a boneless, skinless turkey breast that I gently poached on the stovetop. You could …