Rhubarb and Cod

Strawberry Matcha Shortcake

July 2, 2023 No Comments

Strawberry shortcake is one of the most nostalgic desserts for me. My grandmother’s rendition was legendary in my family and she always served it during the first long weekend of the summer alongside lobster boiled in seawater and potato salad. I grew up in Nova Scotia, Canada so while lobster was still considered a special occasion food, it was far more accessible and plentiful in our backyard. In honor of these memories, I bring you this small twist on a timeless classic. This Strawberry Matcha Shortcake boasts alternating layers of buttery soft green matcha cake, airy strawberry whipped cream, and fresh strawberries macerated with rosewater and Cointreau. It’s got a little more going on than the classic but I promise it retains all its charms.

Pub Grub, Vegetarian

Chickpea Sheet Pan Nachos

June 29, 2023 3 Comments

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Nachos are one of my favorite indulgences. If I see them on a pub menu they are automatically under consideration. Who am I kidding? They are automatically on the table. But as much as I love ordering them, I adore making them at home more. Why? Because I have full control over my nacho destiny. I can make the nachos I want to see in the world. And right now I want to see these Chickpea Sheet Pan Nachos. This technicolor dream boat features blue corn tortilla chips topped with saucy gochujang and smoked paprika chickpeas, gooey cheese, a radish and mango salsa, pickled red onions, avocado, and a sprinkle of Tajín. This is the stuff of pub grub dreams, so let’s make it.

Breads & Rolls, Pizzas & Flatbreads, Pork

Rosemary Focaccia with Mortadella and Pistachio Labneh

June 25, 2023 No Comments

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I’ve always been a fan of thick-crust pizza probably because I’ve always been a fan of bread. Well, really carbs in general. In my neck of the woods, most restaurant pizza is Neopolitan style, which is great – I have no complaints. But it’s not the only kind of pizza I want to see in the world. I adore New York style, and I can get down with Detroit, but my true love is Sicilian-style pizza or Sfincione. Today’s Rosemary Focaccia with Mortadella and Pistachio Labneh features a pillowy Scilian-style pizza crust topped with rosettes of shaved mortadella, dollops of earthy and tangy pistachio labneh, and torn fresh mozzarella. This pizza is by no means a traditional sfincione but my goodness, is it delicious. So let’s make it!

Fish & Seafood, Sandwiches & Wraps

Crispy Salmon Club Sandwich

June 18, 2023 No Comments

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There are few sandwiches as iconic as the club. And it’s not hard to see why. It’s essentially a BLT with the added bonus of shaved turkey or chicken. It comes in a double or even triple-decker and is generally accompanied by a jazzy toothpick. What’s not to love? Well, if you’re not so much about the meat, it’s not really the sandwich for you. Enter the Crispy Salmon Club – the pescatarian answer to the classic sandwich. This fully-loaded sandwich swaps the turkey for tender chunks of seared salmon and the bacon for crispy fried salmon skin. Piled high with juicy slices of tomato, butter wedges of avocado, and crisp lettuce leaves, this sandwich features all the charms of the original but with a seafaring bent.