Pub Grub Archives - Rhubarb and Cod

Mozzarella Schnitzel BLT

September 18, 2025 No Comments

This recipe is part of a larger dinner party menu you can find on my Substack. The category is Summer 2025 Remix, and it features five brand-new courses made up entirely of recipes I shared over the season. You can find the recipe booklet and a handy party prep schedule here.

The BLT can not be improved upon. It’s a perfect sandwich. It nails the crunch factor, flirts with salty/sweet excellence, and is generally off-the-charts when it comes to textural contrast. The BLT needs no assistance, and yet, I’ve added fried cheese to it. And yes, this wouldn’t be the first time. Remember this halloumi number from last year? I’m not sure what happened to me in my childhood or life in general that caused this knee-jerk reaction, but where there is bacon and bread, I seem inclined to add cheese. So here we are with a massive Mozzarella Schnitzel BLT party sub. And I’ve got to say, looking at this sandwich, I can’t see this compulsion as a problem.

Poultry, Pub Grub, Snacks, Starters

Salt and Vinegar Chicken Karaage with Umeboshi Mayo

May 12, 2025 No Comments

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Chip varieties constantly inspire me. Yes, I know how funny that sentence sounds. I guess chips have this pull on me because they are the flavours I most closely associate with my childhood. I particularly tie chips to summer vacation. We ate pretty healthy most of the time when I was growing up, but when we headed to the cottage, all bets were off: Potato chips, marshmallows, hot dogs, the whole nine yards. It’s hard not to have blissful nostalgia for that time. Childhood summer vacations were a cut above. No obligations, just endless acres of free time. It just doesn’t happen in adult life. So, for me, I associate flavours like sour cream and onion, and salt and vinegar with that very unique brand of freedom. And that’s the vibe of this Salt and Vinegar Chicken Karaage with Umeboshi Mayo.

Fish & Seafood, Pies & Tarts, Pub Grub

Smoked Haddock Pie

December 11, 2024 No Comments

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Tis the season of comfort food and it doesn’t get more comfortable than this Smoked Haddock Pie. This dish features a rich and creamy béchamel sauce studded with chunks of smoked haddock, tender green peas, shallots, and a host of herbs baked under a lid of buttery mashed potatoes. I piped the potatoes into rosettes and studded them with peas for a little festive flair. This step is technically optional, but if you’re anything like me, it really isn’t. I can’t say no to a little retro charm. So let’s dive right in!

Poultry, Pub Grub, Sandwiches & Wraps

Chicken Souvlaki Burger with Whipped Feta

May 27, 2024 No Comments

Chicken Souvlaki Burger with Whipped Feat and Pickled Red Onions

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While few things can compete with a classic cheeseburger, it’s hard not to play with the burger template. From bun to patty to condiments and toppings, there is so much to play with on a burger. The flavor combinations are quite literally endless. From peanut butter pork burgers to hot sauce-soaked tofu numbers, I’ve taken the burger to some strange (potentially blasphemous) places over the years. But, oddly, I’d never thought to take the burger in a Greek direction. This is particularly strange given that I grew up next to a Greek family that owned a diner. Hopefully, today’s Chicken Souvlaki Burger with Whipped Feta makes up for this glaring oversight. The only thing I could think when I bit into this beauty was “What took me so long”? So let’s not wait any longer. Let’s make these beauties!