Pasta All’Amatriciana
To create an authentic-tasting version of Pasta All’Amatriciana we needed an alternative to hard-to-find guanciale, or cured pork jowl. Humble salt pork, though an unlikely solution, provided the rich, clean meatiness we were after. To ensure tender bites of pork throughout, we first simmered it in water to gently cook it and render fat, […]
Fresh Corn and Crab Chowder
Corn and crab chowder with sweet corn from the cob, lump crab meat, no flour, and half and half. It’s creamy, full of flavor, and perfect end of summer meal.
Jamaican Curried Chicken
Bathed in fragrant curry and ginger-infused coconut milk, this stew is a popular breakfast dish at Kingston cafes.
Fish Soup with Scallops, Tomato, and Bay
I’m lucky to live on the Atlantic shore where I can get morning-caught fish on my plate for lunch or dinner. Today, it made its way into this flavourful and aromatic soup, which is best enjoyed fresh off the stove but also very tasty the next day. Serve with croutons, if you like. Enjoy!
Jerusalem Artichoke, Leek, Prosecco, and Walnut Risotto
The perfect autumnal dish, with a little added sparkle. Autumn is upon us and with it comes the joy of woollen socks, crackling fires and comfort food. This creamy risotto is perfect for chilly October evenings. To make it extra-special, use a good bottle of prosecco or champagne over white wine; you’ll need about […]
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Creamy, flavorful, slightly spicy, and just completely lovely. This scrumptious and exceedingly fast and easy curry dish takes almost no time to make.
Vadouvan Shrimp
This recipe for Grilled Vadouvan Curry Shrimp is easy and packed with a powerful curry flavor. A great way to combine your grilled shrimp with a curry dish.
Chorizo and Potato Tacos
Juicy, highly seasoned Mexican chorizo is the key to these classic tacos, and we devised a quick method for making our own. We started by toasting ancho chile powder, paprika, and spices in oil to intensify their flavors, and then we mixed ground pork into the spiced oil along with some cider vinegar. We […]
Homemade Taco-Size Flour Tortillas
Homemade flour tortillas put store-bought versions to shame with their chewy yet supple texture. A simple mixture of flour, salt, water, and fat was all it took to create a tender tortilla dough. We opted for shortening, as grocery-store lard imparted a sour taste. A brief rest in the refrigerator after mixing makes the dough […]
Texas Breakfast Tacos with Chorizo
To make these plump egg-filled tacos, we started with the base, making homemade tortillas that were tender yet could hold a big helping of eggs. For a flavorful filling, we scrambled the eggs with smoky chorizo, onion, and jalapeño. Our warm Salsa Roja (a cooked red salsa) came together quickly in the microwave for […]