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Creamy Lentil Stew with Oyster Mushrooms

November 2, 2020 No Comments

Well, we had snow yesterday evening, so the cozy season is officially here. And means we need vats and vats of soups and stews. That’s why I’m gifting you this Creamy Lentil Stew with Oyster Mushrooms. Not only will it defrost toes and warm your cockles or whatever, but it will also teach you everything you need to know about building soups and stews on your own. I think everyone should be capable of making themselves something warm and slurpable. In my book, it’s a crucial life skill. The fact that I’m Canadian may have everything to do with this belief – our winters are no joke. But everybody gets rain, so everybody needs stew – it’s as simple as that.

Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

Cheesy Squash Soup with Crispy Sage

October 22, 2020 No Comments

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I wound up with wet, cold feet twice this week and it’s only Thursday. Back to back frigid-foot-soakings can only mean one thing: The triumphant return of the cozy season. Yes, I’m ready to hunker down under a heavy duvet of mashed potatoes, cuddle up to some meatballs, and wade into a vat of this Cheesy Squash Soup. I, of course, don’t mean any of this literally. I don’t think mashed potatoes offer an appropriate amount of insulation. But you get my point. We’ve entered the time of year when comfort food reigns supreme. So what better way to welcome our cozy favorites back than with a big pot of soup loaded with beer, cheese, and squash?

Eggs, Noodles, Poultry, Soups & Stews

Miso Tahini Ramen with Seared Duck Breast

September 15, 2020 No Comments

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We’re entering the cozy season, which means kitchen projects. All-consuming, borderline crazy, overly involved cook-a-thons that delight and terrify in equal measure. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll question your resolve and sanity. They’re just a great time. So even though summer isn’t quite over and done with, I thought I’d get a headstart with this Miso Tahini Ramen. The broth is from scratch, the tare (we’ll dig into that later) is from scratch, and you better believe the noodles are too. No corners were cut, no time was spared, and you know what? That is exactly how I wanted it. So roll up your sleeves, and unwind your soul because this recipe calls for some grade A kitchen puttering.

Grains & Legumes, Poultry, Recipes, Soups & Stews

Hainanese Chicken Risotto with Garlic Chips

February 18, 2020 2 Comments

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We’re in the dregs of February now and slowly but surely the light is returning. But I have to say, spring still feels pretty far away. It certainly felt far away at 6:30 this morning as Sunny and I were shoveling our way out of our home. So yeah, you could say February still has its bleak hold on me and that means comfort food, the more carb-heavy, the better. And if I can eat two comfort foods simultaneously, so much the better, or at least that’s what I thought when I dreamed up this Hainanese Chicken Risotto.