Have you ever fallen hard for a recipe? You know, a dish that you cannot stop making? I recently fell for a new one and in the year that I’ve known it, I’ve made it six times. And for me, that’s saying a lot. I generally only make recipes once before moving on. I get distracted so easily when it comes to food. I’m not particularly good at following recipes either, I can’t help but riff. Yet another side effect of my short culinary attention span. But last year I made Pups with Chopsticks’ Peking Chicken recipe and I was instantly smitten. I didn’t even pause to riff. I just made it. But then I made it again and again and finally the riffing started. These Lacquered Sesame Chicken Bowls with Asian Pear are the result of that riffing.
I don’t know about you, but after a few evenings of holiday dinner leftovers, I want anything but. Unfortunately, holiday leftovers rarely run out before my interest does. And that’s why I’m always thinking up new and interesting ways to completely transform the remains of the day. I want whatever I make with my leftovers to bear almost no resemblance to its former self. Case in point – these Leftover Turkey Samosas with Cranberry Chutney.
And just like that, we’re on the doorstep of Canadian Thanksgiving. This holiday always sneaks up on me. One day I’m sipping rose on a patio and seemingly overnight I’m on the hunt for Brussels sprouts. But this year, Thanksgiving really took me by surprise. COVID has been messing with my sense of time all year, why would October be any different? I wish I could say this year’s Thanksgiving will be a holiday as usual. But it won’t. Our case counts are on the rise and we’re being told to limit our dining plans to our own households. No one will be traveling and there will be far fewer mouths to feed turkey to. Consequently, people are on the lookout for smaller festive meal ideas, so I’m happy to add to the din with this Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake.
Have you ever experienced a squash blossom that has been stuffed and fried? They are truly magical. So magical, in fact, it’s hard to stray from the classic. But I somehow found the courage to take a risk and try something new with my beloved blossoms. These Spicy Chicken Squash Blossom Tacos are the result of that leap of faith. And now, they are this household’s favorite taco, which is a touch inconvenient because squash blossoms are not always easy to come by. So I realize this recipe may be a tease for some of you at the moment. On the other hand, it never hurts to have a recipe at the ready for any unexpected blossoms that may enter your life.
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