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Creamy Roasted Pepper Soup with Fried Goat Cheese

April 28, 2022 1 Comment

Today’s Creamy Roasted Pepper Soup is brought to you by my fridge. In my line of work, you often wind up with an excess of something. It could be a glut of apples, an abundance of pie filling, or a small shop’s worth of cheese. The cheese scenario is not as enjoyable as you would imagine. Honestly, handling leftovers is one of the hardest parts of my job. I know you probably don’t feel remotely sorry for me. And I get it, an excess of cake sounds like one of those good problems to have. But trust me, keeping leftovers interesting is no small feat. On the flip side, however, there is nothing more satisfying than transforming leftovers into something completely new.

Pasta, Vegetarian

Pappardelle Au Poivre with Asparagus and Mushrooms

April 23, 2022 2 Comments

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As I mentioned on Instagram, today’s Pappardelle Au Poivre is likely to be somewhat divisive. This pasta dish is of course based on the French classic Steak au Poivre. But it contains no steak, involves vegetables, and is actually a plate of carbs. So yeah, not steak au poivre. But, in my opinion, the magic of the classic dish lies in its sauce and the sauce is very much present in today’s recipe. So we can argue over whether this dish is deserving of the “au Poivre” moniker or we can grab a fork and dive right in. This dish comes together in 30 minutes, is creamy and comforting, and loaded with pepper. What’s not to love?

Brunch, Eggs, Pies & Tarts

Spring Herb Quiche with Burrata

April 20, 2022 No Comments

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The day I posted a little teaser for this Spring Herb Quiche it snowed. I suppose I was trying to manifest spring through recipe development. But it’s about as effective as you would imagine it to be. But while I can’t control the late April flurries, I can put plenty of green on my table. Oh and buy armfuls of tulips. You have no idea what those blooms mean to Canadians with seasonal affective disorder. Today’s quiche is the perfect way to ease into the season. It’s loaded with fresh herbs and bright refreshing flavors but it also has enough richness to chase the early spring chill away. So let’s dig in.

BBQ, Beef, Sandwiches & Wraps

Tri-Tip Tacos with Chipolte Peanut Sauce

April 19, 2022 No Comments

Tri-Tip Tacos with Chipotle Peanut Sauce

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Once upon a time, I ate a really good taco. And 10 years later it continues to live rent-free in my mind. It was a tri-tip taco and I was in San Diego, California. It’s funny, I don’t remember the specifics of the taco. All I remember is the quality of the corn tortilla, and the meat. That meat was so tender, smokey, and flavorful – I just could not handle it. So you can imagine my disappointment when I realized tri-tip was far from common here in Canada. Thankfully, in the intervening years, tri-tip has become easier to find here in Toronto. So without further ado, I present my attempt to recreate a beloved food memory with these Tri-Tip Tacos with Chipolte Peanut Sauce.