Peri Peri Yellow Perch Fillets with Za’atar Baked Cauliflower and Fennel

Here’s a doable weeknight supper that leaves lots of time for an after dinner binge on something Netflix. We did a version of this in my afternoon classes at the PC Cooking Schools last week. I haven’t had perch since my fishing days a long long time ago. A popular fish, always the first one [...]

Peri Peri Yellow Perch Fillets with Za’atar Baked Cauliflower and Fennel2020-10-12T19:36:55-04:00

Goan Shrimp Curry

Goan cooking is a delicate balance of spices that provide complex tastes when combined. Actually Indian cooking – in general, is like this. Until one really understands the nuances in combining spices i.e. the flavor of each spice, you truly cannot cook the food properly. Recipes are just guides, I say this all the time [...]

Goan Shrimp Curry2020-12-14T16:21:24-05:00

Pumpkin and Cilantro Ravioli with Cayenne Oil

Beautifully imperfect! That’s what I learned from my friend Chef Maria. The beauty of handmade pasta is in the imperfections. Oh don’t get me wrong, the rhythm and discipline of all those wonderful nonnas that use homemade gadgets to give us that perfect looking gnocchi, tortellini etc., is truly an art, a skill and something [...]

Pumpkin and Cilantro Ravioli with Cayenne Oil2020-10-12T19:36:58-04:00

Chicken with Mushrooms and Capers

Here’s a great weeknight supper, long overdue on my list of blogs to write up for you. The secret to this dish is to sear– that’s sear, not stew, not sauté, not fry – the chicken. I used very simple seasoning on the chicken – salt, pepper and some garlic powder. Oh don’t you be [...]

Chicken with Mushrooms and Capers2020-10-12T19:36:59-04:00

Sriracha, Sambal and Maple Salmon Wellington

You know I love salmon. Combine it with something hot, spicy/sweet and tasty, and well, let’s just say you had me at hello! It’s a great time to pick up some salmon fillets. Atlantic, Pacific or farmed, they all have their wonderful merits. But think outside of the traditional lemon and capers, or salt, pepper [...]

Sriracha, Sambal and Maple Salmon Wellington2020-10-12T19:37:00-04:00

Barley, Mushrooms and Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar Onions

Whatever you thought of barley – boring, dull etc., put it out of your head and make this dish. It’s simple really, barley, mushrooms, caramelized onions finished off with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Could it be a simpler dish?! I’ve been making this as a compliment to some other dishes in my “What’s for [...]

Barley, Mushrooms and Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar Onions2020-10-12T19:37:00-04:00

Japanese Spiced Salmon with Stir Fried Vegetables

Here’s a great dish to make for dinner – a few simple fresh ingredients is all it takes. You know, I walk through a grocery store more times than the average person. It's not that I shop that often but my classes are in their cooking schools so quite often, I am in more than [...]

Japanese Spiced Salmon with Stir Fried Vegetables2020-10-12T19:37:01-04:00

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!

When I was a little boy, I could always hear my dad sing the chorus to one of his favorite songs. It was the Doris Day classic, Que Sera, Sera. It was only later in life that I realized, the meaning of the song was really his motto in life "What will be, will be". So this [...]

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!2020-10-12T19:37:13-04:00

A Special Meal – Harissa Rack of Lamb, Garlic Scapes, Olive Oil Potatoes and Wild Mushrooms

Got a special occasion coming up? Here's a complete meal for you to enjoy.  To me a special occasion is any time you get together with good friends (yes this can be just you and your spouse/partner/significant other etc) to share a meal. Even better if it is a special meal with things you wouldn't eat [...]

A Special Meal – Harissa Rack of Lamb, Garlic Scapes, Olive Oil Potatoes and Wild Mushrooms2020-10-12T19:37:15-04:00

Cheesy Cauliflower Bread

As if the noble cauliflower weren't already engrained into our diet. In addition to boiling, broiling and roasting, here's another great way to enjoy this cruciferous vegetable. I've adapted this recipe from the Loblaw site. It tastes great as presented in the recipe but of course I made two batches and adapted one to my [...]

Cheesy Cauliflower Bread2020-10-12T19:37:16-04:00
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