Peruvian Ceviche
This is perhaps the most famous Peruvian food, a dish that’s now treasured all over the world and which has put Peru on the world’s culinary map. Ceviche is a...
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Cod w/ Cauliflower Mousseline & Xérès Emulsion
This is a Michelin-rated cod recipe that will simply wow your dinner guests. The cod is paired with a smooth cauliflower mousseline and a exquisite Xeres emulsion. Enjoy!
Spiced Snapper on Citrus & Mint Couscous
This dish builds on a recipe my friend Damian gave to me a couple of years back. I was working with him on a function for the annual Melbourne Cup...
Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef Tenderloin
“My brother in law Darren is the best steak cook I know!” I was very young when I first proclaimed that, in fact I may have said “my sister’s new...
Parmesan-Crusted Lamb Racks with Mashed Potatoes & Red Wine Jus
Everyone knows that meats and fresh herbs are a marriage made in heaven, but as in human relationships certain marriages are stronger than others. For example roast chicken with fresh...
Marinated Salmon w/ Wasabi-Cucumber Salad & Avocado Purée
This is a super delicious and healthy salmon recipe that you will just love. The salmon is marinated with a mix of olive oil, lemon zest and Piment d´Espelette, a...
Seafood Paella
Paella (pa-yay-aa) is a traditional Spanish dish that actually takes its name from the pot in which it is cooked: a Paellera. Paella originated from the Valencia region but now...
Nigerian Fried Rice
Nigerian fried rice is a multicolored dish of tasty yellow rice and a wide array of healthy vegetables. It is known as the sibling of jollof rice, and they are...
Moules Mariniere (French Mussels in White Wine Sauce)
This is a classic French mussel dish that will have you booking the next flight to Normandy. Although this dish is quintessentially French it is probably more of a consistent...
Spicy Sweet Potato Chili with Pineapple
I sometimes like to open the pantry, see what ingredients I have in there, and let my creativity run wild by developing new recipes on the fly. This is how...
Githeri
This delectable traditional Kenyan dish is made with precooked beans and maize that are then fried. It is a unique Kenyan dish that frequently includes a range of veggies, creating...
Garfish Pie
This is a super fun garfish recipe which results in a show-stoper dish. While garfish is not highly popular, its meat has a chicken-like texture and a mild flavor. Try...
Red Lentil Dahl w/ Butternut Squash & Cinnamon
Indian cuisine is characterized by a variety of strong flavors, which is why Indian dishes are so appreciated all around the globe. Take a step into a world where the...
Braised Lamb Shanks with Mushrooms
As most of my friends will tell you, I am a huge fan of summer and not big on winter. I tend to complain all winter about the lack of...
Confit Ocean Trout with Cauliflower Puree
This is a delicious confit ocean trout recipe with a smooth cauliflower puree. Check on this video on how to remove the pin bones from the trout. Enjoy!
Asian Venison Recipe
When I was young and lived in Thailand, I visited Hong Kong for the first time. There I tried beef in black bean sauce. As soon as l tasted the...
Chicken Cordon Bleu on Roasted Vegetables
I love nothing more than a home made meal based on comfort food. Chicken Cordon Bleu comes to mind as one of those items. It takes me back to the...
Grilled Lamb Chops w/ Mint & Walnut Pesto
This recipe comes from Adam, an old friend and colleague of mine. I worked with Adam as a Sous Chef to his Head Chef in the early to mid 90’s....
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...
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...
