Rhubarb and Cod

Lobster Wedge Salad

May 19, 2023 No Comments

Lobster prices in Ontario are something I will never get over. Growing up in Nova Scotia, lobster was considered a treat but an obtainable treat. But now that I live in a lake-adjacent province far from the ocean, lobster is anniversary-level fare. Well, it would be if my partner actually liked it. So in order to combat the heart-stopping price of a whole lobster, I’ve devised recipes that make a little lobster go a long way. Take today’s Lobster Wedge Salad for example. This dish makes use of four lobster tails and transforms them into a veritable feast. Is it as good as meticulously pulling apart and devouring a whole lobster? Well, no. But it sure does scratch the itch.

Sandwiches & Wraps, Vegetarian

Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

May 13, 2023 No Comments

Jump to Recipe

Allow me to introduce you to my current reigning veggie sandwich. I’ve affectionately dubbed this sandwich the Ultimate Veggie Sandwich, which is a title that sounds like it has some weight and permanence. But the truth is this sandwich is my favorite for now. Sandwich loyalty isn’t something I’m known for. I’ve had many a sandwich in my day and most of them have been vegetarian. Cheese is really the main event for me when it comes to sandwiches. Growing up my ultimate sandwich was a toasted tomato sandwich, which is really just a BLT sans the B. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve branched out in terms of my sandwich repertoire.

Grains & Legumes, Vegetarian

Fried Feta Bowls

May 4, 2023 No Comments

Jump to Recipe

I love bowls. Grain bowls, veggie bowls, noodle bowls – if it comes in a bowl I want to hear about it. To me, they are the perfect food. They can be virtuous or overly indulgent as need be. They can be complex or blissfully simple. And they can be customized to suit any dietary restriction or overly fussy eater. In short, bowl food is the best, and I can’t let a week go by without eating one. Today’s Fried Feta Bowls are my current favorite. They feature a bed of rice piled high with romaine, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and pickled banana peppers drizzled with a lemon oregano vinaigrette. But the true star of the show is the sesame-coated slabs of fried feta topped with honey for that ultimate salty/sweet contrast. This bowl is truly the stuff of dreams.

Pasta, Pub Grub, Vegetarian

Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese

April 28, 2023 No Comments

Jump to Recipe

Mac and cheese is one of those universally loved dishes that takes to slight tweaks and additions beautifully. Think of how many different mac and cheese incarnations you’ve encountered on restaurant menus. From brisket to lobster it seems almost anything can find a home in a bowl of mac and cheese. Today I gave those cozy accommodations to the dill pickle. If you grew up on Dill Pickle potato chips, I’m willing to bet you’re on board with this little number. This Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese contains tender pasta coated in a cheddar and havarti cheese sauce studded with minced dill pickles, sautéed shallots, peas, and fresh dill. The casserole is topped with yet more cheese, pickle slices, and crushed dill pickle chips. If this dish seems like a little much that’s because it is. So let’s make it.