Rhubarb and Cod

Fried Green Tomato Salad with Figs and Halloumi

September 8, 2023 No Comments

It’s peak tomato season, so my breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours have been dominated by the juicy fruit of the moment. But in this sea of tomato perfection, there are bound to be a few stragglers. A few hard green holdouts, if you will. Your knee-jerk reaction may be to find these late bloomers in a cozy space on a window sill and wait for them to slowly blush. But I have another more immediate alternative – this Fried Green Tomato Salad with Figs and Halloumi. Paired with a creamy Chive Buttermilk Dressing this salad is less of a salad and more of a late summer treat. So let’s get into it!

Snacks, Starters

Whipped Brie with Hot Honey and Peaches

September 4, 2023 No Comments

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A couple of months back I was introduced to the concept of whipped brie. I’m no stranger to whipped ricotta and whipped feta is among my favorite things. So the concept of yet another whipped cheese was instantly compelling. I took the plunge soon thereafter and it was love at first bite. Since then I’ve been tweaking my whipped brie. Adding all sorts of toppings and smearing it on an endless parade of carbs. After months of dedicated eating-based research, I’ve hit upon the perfect whipped brie bite. Whipped Brie with Hot Honey and fresh peaches served with torn roasted garlic Italian bread. You know, the kind of bread that has that shatteringly crisp exterior and pillowy soft interior? It just works with this brie. There is a whole lot of good happening here, so let’s make it!

Dessert, Salads

Labneh Mousse with Melon Confetti Salad

August 30, 2023 No Comments

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Summer is fading fast here in Toronto. There is an unmistakable chill in the air and some of the leaves are starting to change. Fall is right on our doorstep it seems. But the calendar insists that summer is still here. So regardless of the weather forecast, we’re going to keep the good time rolling with refreshing and light summer desserts like this Labneh Mousse with Melon Confetti Salad. These delicate little cups feature an airy labneh mousse flavored with honey and vanilla caviar and topped with a melon salad dressed with a mojito-inspired simple syrup. This dessert is elegant, effortless, and unabashedly summery, so let’s make it.

Pasta, Pork

BLT Pappardelle

August 26, 2023 2 Comments

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Okay, I realize today’s BLT Pappardelle might be a tad controversial. Admittedly using a sandwich as a jumping-off point for a pasta dish is a little eyebrow-raising. I mean, for some strange reason the BLT makes sense as a salad even as a pasta salad, but a pasta fresh from the skillet? It’s also a pasta that isn’t remotely Italian, which the Internet generally hates. And there is the question of hot lettuce – is that really something we need in our lives? All of these are valid points and reasonable reasons not wanting to make this BLT Pappardelle. But I have one counterargument – this dish is freaking delicious and well worth the rule-breaking. And I promise the lettuce is introduced after the pasta has been taken off of the heat.