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...
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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!
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...
Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil
Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...
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...
Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil
This is not so much a recipe as a guideline, as every time I make it, it is slightly different depending on what's in the fridge. The quantities however stay...
Spinach & Butternut Squash Salad w/ Crispy Prosciutto
Salads are often not associated with the colder months of autumn and winter. This salad however is ideal for the colder months. The soft baby spinach leaves are a great...
Salt Lassi Recipe & Mango Lassi Recipe
Lassi's are traditional frothy Indian yoghurt drinks, originally salty/savory but also served sweet; perfect for that hot summer afternoon. Lassi's in general are made by blending yoghurt with water (ice),...
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon
My girlfriend Julie’s mother has not been feeling well as of late. I wanted do something for her but considering that she is in England and I am in Australia...
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...
Fennel & Seafood Chowder Recipe
When I was around 5 or 6 growing up in Canada, my family moved next door to the Patterson family, the Patterson’s had two boys, Mike and Steve. Mike was...