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Grains & Legumes, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian

Romesco Lima Bean Dip with Charred Scallions

January 26, 2019 No Comments

Today’s recipe is a Romesco Lima Bean Dip. Yes, a dip. It’s true, dips are not your typical January fare. Most of us tend to keep entertaining to a minimum once Christmas is well in the rearview mirror. And, for some unknown reason, when we don’t party, we don’t dip. Well, I mean we might crack open a jar of salsa to stave off hangriness or dive into store bought french onion dip mid game. But in January gourmet dips are nowhere to be seen, probably because we’re all hiding in our least presentable pair of PJs. And if you’re hiding away from the public, why bother to put your best dip forward, right?

Noodles, Pork, Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches & Wraps

Bún chả Lettuce Cups with Mung Bean Noodles

January 22, 2019 No Comments

This week it got well and truly cold in Toronto. Layers and lots of them have been my priority all week long. But when I wasn’t willing my jeans to close over my second pair of long johns, I was thinking about places that are not here. Places where there’s no need for parkas, where flowers are in bloom 365 days a year, places where you can contemplate eating something other than chili night after night. Something like these Bún chả Lettuce Cups with their light, crisp texture and simultaneously rich and refreshing flavors. I’ll admit posting these beauties in the midst of winter isn’t the best idea I’ve ever had. But hey! There’s nothing wrong with a little culinary escapism. So crank the heat, swap your snow pants for something fluorescent, and crack a beer. We’re going to pretend we’re anywhere but here.

Brunch, Eggs, Grains & Legumes, Pork, Recipes

Breakfast Polenta Stacks with Rosemary White Beans

January 18, 2019 No Comments

Today’s Breakfast Polenta Stacks have all the appearance of a hangover cure. They’ve got cheese, fried eggs with deliciously frizzled edges and shatteringly crisp bacon. Oh! And beans, can’t forget them. Beans are central to the recovery process thanks to their powers of absorption and general bulk. But I did not serve these Breakfast Polenta Stacks as a Sunday brunch alongside hair-of-the-dog. I ate these bad boys for Friday night dinner whilst in the process of getting drunk and, man, did it feel spectacularly good…Please drink responsibly.

Beef, Recipes, Salads

Thai Beef Salad with Cara Cara Oranges & Chili Lime Vinaigrette

January 15, 2019 2 Comments

Listen, I get it, the Internet needs another Thai Beef Salad recipe like I need another labneh post, but I don’t care, it’s just the rebel in me. I wanted to share this recipe with you because I love it deeply, passionately, obsessively. Also, it’s kind of healthy and there’s still a lot of January to get through and, let’s face it, I ’m not swimming in healthy recipe ideas. My brain is generally awash with fried chicken and the like. So, although you don’t need it, although you didn’t ask for it, I’m going to give you MY recipe for Thai Beef Salad and you’re going to sit there and take it…or just click away. Don’t click away.