Chili Garlic Prawns w/ Couscous Salad
‘Masala’ is a term used in South Asian cuisines to describe a mixture of spices used to flavour a dish. This dish usesa garlic-based masala that echoes my wife Sohani’s...
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Dinner
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Lamb Chops w/ Quinoa and Red Pepper Sauce
Lamb is a rarity in Canada, where I come from, so it’s great to be able to work with lamb at least once a week at home and every day...
Shredded Chicken w/ Rice Noodles & Sesame Paste
This is a super delicious and healthy shredded chicken recipe with rice noodles and sesame paste. It’s best made with organic chicken as it’s far more flavorful than the regular...
Whole Roast Chicken w/ Lemon & Thyme
When it comes to organic food, I don't think I would be able to tell you the difference between an organic piece of parsley and a non-organic piece of parsley....
Tuna Kinilaw (Kilawin) Recipe
Kilawin or kinilaw is a traditional Filipino dish of marinated/cured fish or seafood in vinegar and a souring agent such as the juice of calamansi or Kamias. Calamansi is a...
Macadamia-Crusted Chicken Breast w/ Port Cream Sauce
The boneless skinless chicken breast, sounds exciting doesn't it? What if we add the words grilled or poached? Unfortunately this is the way most people eat this cut of chicken,...
Pan Roast Salmon with Roasted Beetroot & Herbs
This is a delicious king salmon recipe with roasted beetroot, fennel, radishes and soft herbs. It’s light and healthy and it’s a perfect dinner treat. You can also use sea...
Roast Pheasant Recipe
Today’s recipes dictate that we cook our pheasant at around 180º C, but this recipe follows the old traditional method, using a gentler ‘low & slow’ approach to get the...
Halibut w/ Honey-Soused Vegetables & Avocado Purée
Halibut works well with this dish, but the garnishes are very versatile and would work with most fish, especially Seabass or Turbot. The marinade is a great recipe and works...
Pork Cutlet w/ Crushed Garden Peas & Red Pepper Relish
This is a delicious pork cutlet recipe by Chef Gerald Mirey. It’s an easy recipe to follow, with the exception of the jus (sauce), which is rather sophisticated. While the...
Grilled Beef Tongue with Garlic Butter & Shoyu
Beef tongue is a delicacy in Japanese cuisine and can be prepared in many different ways: grilled in thickly or thinly sliced cuts. It can also be eaten rare, when...
Greek Octopus Recipe by Chef Anthony Theocaropoulos
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Gazpiche
This creative dish presented by Chef Alejandra Espinoza combines a traditional Spanish gazpacho with classic Ecuadorian ceviche, which typically has a red, tomato-based broth. We’ve substituted smoked watermelon for the...
Avocado & Crab Napoleon
This is a super delicious seafood recipe provided by Chef Ronen Skinezes, an Israeli-born chef with deep Mediterranean roots. Enjoy!
Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană
Tasty, hearty, and a perfect treat on cold days – this is how we describe this Romanian chicken soup, known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană. Its name comes from the town of...
Romanian Meatball Soup: Ciorbă de Perișoare
This is one of the most delicious traditional soups in Romania and is hugely popular among all age groups, especially children. In Romanian cuisine, “Ciorba” typically refers to sour soups...
Jamaican Beef Rib Stew
This dish is a celebration of robust spices, tender beef, and the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean. From the first aromatic whiff to the last satisfying bite, this stew...
Arroz Imperial
While a special event or gathering will have most people scrambling for ideas for what food to serve, the Cuban people already have an answer: Arroz Imperial, also known in...
Borrego Assado
This delicious roast lamb dish is one of Portugal’s most beloved Christmas meat dishes. It boasts the lovely savory flavor of lamb meat, fragrant rosemary and garlic and the sophistication...
Hake in Green Sauce (Merluza a la Koskera)
Tonight’s dinner dish is the delicious Merluza a la Koskera, better known as hake in green sauce. Originally from the Basque region of Spain, Koskera hake is one of those traditional...
Mollejas en Escabeche (Pickled Gizzards)
Mollejas en Escabeche is a traditional dish prepared in Puerto Rico during the festive season. This dish offers several variations; the meat can be replaced with fish or entirely substituted...
Peru Natalino (Brazilian Christmas Turkey)
Influenced by the American Thanksgiving & Christmas food traditions, roast turkey has become a beloved Brazilian Christmas dish, even though turkey is not a native bird to Brazil. In Brazil, roast...