Rhubarb and Cod

Za’atar Crusted Chicken Thighs with Briny Farro Salad

May 15, 2021 No Comments

I’ve always been more of a thigh girl than a breast girl. I love saying this. Not only is it true but it also appeals to my inner five-year-old, whose sense of humor oddly intersects with that of a dirty old man. But thinly-veiled innuendos aside, I am telling the truth. I think chicken thighs are better than chicken breasts. I’m team dark meat all the way. But I still think the breast has a time and a place. I prefer chicken breast with caesar salad or in a club sandwich for instance. And I thought I preferred boob when it came to chicken Milanese, scallopine, and/or parmigiana but these Za’atar Crusted Chicken Thighs have given me pause.

Fish & Seafood, Noodles, Soups & Stews

Lobster Curry Noodle Soup with Crisp Beansprouts

May 10, 2021 No Comments

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Today’s recipe is a pretty piece of fusion. Yes, I know, what a surprise. This Lobster Curry Noodle Soup is yet another product of simultaneously food cravings. In this case, my brain zeroed in on the seafood chowder of my youth and curry laksa. To my mind, this is almost poetic. The chowder is a taste of my childhood, while the laksa represents all the dishes I was introduced to when I moved to Toronto. My past and present are contained in this soup. But that’s not particularly important to you. What is important to you is how this soup tastes. And I can assure you, it is beyond divine.

Beef, Sandwiches & Wraps

Beer-Braised Short Rib Tacos Dorados

May 4, 2021 No Comments

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I’m going to level with you, this is not the stuff of a chill Taco Tuesday. This is date night material. A legendary Cinco de Mayo meal. A lazy Sunday well-spent in the kitchen. These will take some time to put together with an ample amount of downtime. In other words, have your laundry ready because you’ll have plenty of opportunities to fold those socks. But for all the patience and attention these Beer-Braised Short Rib Tacos require, they more than makeup for it with their flavor.

Dessert, Grains & Legumes, Pies & Tarts

PB and J Silk Pie with Oreo Crumb Crust

May 2, 2021 No Comments

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There are few lunch items in the world that can rival the perfection that is a PB&J sandwich. Something so simple and so beloved, almost every person on the planet has had one and loved one. Except for those born with a nut allergy – my condolences by the way. I count myself among that many that love this classic sandwich. But my reverence doesn’t stop me from messing with it. PB and J is a fun combo of the flavors that are compatible with most dishes. Particularly if those dishes are of the dessert persuasion. So without further ado, allow me to introduce what I believe to be the happiest home for peanut butter and jelly – the PB and J Silk Pie with Oreo Crumb Crust.