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Garlic Labneh Flatbread with Steak & Blood Oranges

February 10, 2021 No Comments

On Instagram, I described today’s Garlic Labneh Flatbread as a clean-out-the-fridge meal. What I failed to mention, is my fridge is not like other people’s fridges. I’m not saying that to be a snob, I am merely pointing it out. It’s not uncommon for me to have garlic confit on hand because my job requires me to make such things. I’m not over-the-top organized by nature, and if I weren’t frequently paid to develop and shoot recipes, I would have such things at my fingertips. So, there’s no reason to feel bad about the state of your fridge in comparison to mine. I generally find myself in a desperate struggle to keep up with the contents of my fridge. So it’s not necessarily a state worthy of coveting. Okay, disclaimer over. Let’s talk about this Garlic Labneh Flatbread with Steak and Blood Oranges.

Beef, Holiday

Sichuan Peppercorn Ribeye with Shiitake Gravy

December 21, 2020 No Comments

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For many people, Christmas looks different this year. Here in Toronto, we are in lockdown due to COVID, so I will be setting the table for two. Yes, two. Such a strange concept for me. Sure, I’ve set a small Thanksgiving table in the past, but Christmas? Most meals associated with Christmas aren’t built for two. So that’s where you have to get a little creative. Instead of turkey, you reach for Cornish hens or a duck. In the place of ham, you grab a couple of smoked pork chops. And in the case of prime rib, you have a multitude of excellent steaks to choose from. So without further ado, I present you with my version of prime rib for two – this Sichuan Peppercorn Ribeye with Shiitake Creme Fraiche Gravy.

Beef, Grains & Legumes

Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Meatballs w/ Pearl Barley

December 1, 2020 No Comments

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There is snow on the ground and holiday lights on my house, which means it is finally acceptable to eat my weight in comfort food. Okay, so maybe I do that all year round. But there is something far more satisfying about tucking into a bowl of cozy deliciousness when your cheeks are stinging from the cold. The outside world may be transforming into a beautiful yet inhospitable place, but all those frosted toes and damp clothes make dishes like today’s Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Meatballs taste that much better. Nothing like a side of suffering to make comfort food all the more comforting.

Beef, Recipes, Sandwiches & Wraps

K-Mex Beef Quesadillas with Avocado Crema & Pickled Radish

March 25, 2020 No Comments

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Welcome to my new favorite comfort food – K-Mex Beef Quesadillas with Avocado Crema and Pickled Radish. These bad boys are the direct result of a takeout-oriented fever dream. I’ve never been particularly reliant on fast food, but as more and more restaurants shutter in these bizarre times, I find myself craving it more and more. But luckily, I am perfectly capable of fixing my own problem. And that, everyone, is why being a competent home cook is a little like being a magician. Anything you crave is well within your capable grasp.