Easy Tomato Shrimp Pasta
Sometimes, there are not enough hours in a day for everything we set out to do; it can happen to anyone. In such cases, pasta is not only one of...
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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...
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Smooth and light, this creamy potato leek soup will certainly make lunch (or dinner) your favorite meal of the day. What’s even better? This easy-to-make soup gets you all the...
Easy Chicken Stir Fry Noodles Recipe
Colorful and packed with nutrients, this quick and easy recipe makes for a healthy dinner—just right for those nights when cooking is the last thing you want to do. The...
Sütlaç (Turkish Rice Pudding)
Turkish baked rice pudding, or fırın sütlaç, is a staple Turkish dessert. This creamy milk-based dessert is a tasty treat that will remind you of your childhood. Grab your spoons...
Creamy Red Lentil Soup w/ Roasted Pepper Salad
If you think that a red lentil soup can be a boring dish try adding a dash of curry and a roasted peppers salad. It’s simply delicious! Enjoy this healthy...
Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables
For the meat lovers out there: there’s never a wrong time to have pork tenderloin. Especially when it has a rich, flavorful crust that lends it a flurry of aromas....
Grilled Octopus with Roasted Potatoes
Related: Best Fried Calamari Recipe with Tartar SauceRelated: Greek Grilled Octopus with Lemon SauceRelated: Greek Octopus WrapRelated: Spanish (Galician) Octopus: Pulpo a’la GallegaRelated: Braised Baby Octopus with Rocket and Pear Salad
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...
Grilled Brussel Sprout Salad w/ Walnuts, Prosciutto & Parmesan
When most people think brussel sprouts, they think of childhood dinners. Dinners where you were still at the table at 9 pm because you couldn't get up until you had...
Bouillabaisse Recipe
This is a classic bouillabaisse recipe that comes from Marseille, France. Bouillabaisse is a Provençal seafood stew that is absolutely delicious and it’s one of the most popular French dishes....
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! Related: Trout...
Prawns in Carrot, Lime and Cilantro Dip
The recipe for this dip has been with me for a few years now. It combines the best of both worlds, the "Asiatic" spices of ginger, chili and lemongrass with...
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...
Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley Salad
This is the one dish that does not change on the menu at St. John. The marrowbone comes from a calf’s leg; ask your butcher to keep some for you....
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....
Creamy Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole is one of those items that everyone and their dog has a recipe for. This of course is the best version (haha), it is my version. I find avocado...
Grilled Scallops w/ Jerusalem Artichoke & Apple Balsamic
This is a yummy scallops recipe with and Jerusalem artichoke mousseline, leeks and apple balsamic. Enjoy! Related: Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops with Corn Cream, Beluga Lentils & Dill OilRelated: Scallops with...
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...
Broccoli & Stilton Soup Recipe
I made this soup the other night on the request of my girlfriend Julie for our 1 year anniversary. She is English and said she hadn't had it since living...
Cajun Butter Mussels
Fresh sweet mussels dressed with a spicy rich butter dressing. This recipe is a great little dish for the summer patio gathering or barbecue that will ensure you can spend...
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...
Caponata Recipe
This is a very versatile dish. It can be served as a first course; all it needs is a sprinkle of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese. It also makes a great...
Octopus Salad w/ Chorizo and Green Salsa
This is a delicious octopus salad recipe with potatoes, spicy chorizo and green salsa. Enjoy!
