Caesar Salad – Overthinking Classics

Caesar Salad - Overthinking Classics
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It’s time for another installment of my ongoing video series Overthinking Classics. Today, I’m tackling Caesar Salad. I chose this much-beloved salad as my next subject because I felt it dovetailed nicely with the previous episode, which covered the ins and outs of crafting the perfect Roast Chicken. Chicken Caesar Salad anyone? If you do decide to go all out and make both, I suggest saving the breast meat from your roast chicken for this salad. I’m usually a dark meat person but in the case of salads, I feel white meat is the best option. So let’s dive into this Caesar Salad.

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Honey Apple Challah Tarts with Sesame Seeds

Honey Apple Challah Tarts with Sesame Seeds
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For many people, this week marks a return to reality. The return of structure in the form of schedules and appointments, bedtimes, and wake-up calls. And while it is sad to bid adieu to the party atmosphere of summer, I must admit, I am keen to return to something a little more routine. But when it comes to the kitchen, nothing has changed. Food offers little pockets of jubilation, and I for one am more than happy to let the good times roll. So in the spirit of jovial cooking and in celebration of the Jewish New Year, I’m serving up these Honey Apple Challah Tarts.

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Street Corn Chowder with Pickled Shallots

Street Corn Chowder with Pickled Shallots
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The evenings are starting to roll in earlier with a distinct chill in tow. I am equal parts depressed and elated by this shift. I am, of course, sad summer is drawing to a close. But I’m also excited to wear sweaters I forgot I owned and tuck into bowl after bowl of soup. I don’t, however, want to rush summer out the door. As a Canadian, I know what waits for me come December and it’s depressing as hell. But with this Street Corn Chowder, I can have the best of both worlds.

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Blueberry Grunt with Dark and Stormy Ice Cream

Blueberry Grunt with Dark and Stormy Ice Cream
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This past couple of weeks, I’ve been living out my summer bucket list. There have been lakeside runs, cookouts, and rounds of patio drinks. And, of course, there’s been a grunt. I simply cannot let a berry season pass without making a grunt of some stripe. But I may be getting ahead of myself because chances are the name “grunt” in the context of dessert is not familiar to you. And that’s not something you should feel the least bit bad about. If you grew up outside of the East Coast of Canada, you’re not liable to know this dish. So allow me to introduce you to my home province’s answer to the common cobbler – Blueberry Grunt.

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