Better-than-Takeout Stir-Fried Udon
Pad see ew. Lo mein. Stir-fried udon. Jap chae. Pad Thai. Pan-fried soba. If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that I order too much takeout. There’s some blending of flavor that happens in the pan that I just don’t understand. Or that I didn’t understand. I thought noodles so flavorful couldn’t come […]
Tandoori Salmon Cakes
These fishcakes are full of taste bud twists. Sweet potato and tandoori seasoning add a flavorsome difference to a classic recipe.
Korean Braised Short Ribs
This isn’t your typical braise. You don’t brown the meat before it slow-cooks in liquid. The veg are kind of cooked to death. And I wouldn’t change a thing. This recipe is meant to feed a crowd (6 to 8), but you can easily halve it.
Chinese Barbecued Pork (Char Siu)
Found hanging in the windows of Chinese restaurants around the world, Char Siu 叉燒 or Chinese BBQ Pork is probably one of the most popular Chinese dishes in the world and holds a symbolic status to Chinese cuisine.Originated from the Canton region of China, Char Siu is also known as Char Siew, Cha Siu, […]
Chickpea and Fennel Soup
Fennel's fronds, flowers, and seeds add an anise aroma to everything from salads, fish, and meat dishes to sausages, soups, and stews. One such dish is a satisfying chickpea and fennel soup in which the unique, delicate flavor of the fennel balances the ultrasavory presence of cooked chickpeas and pancetta. Since we would need to […]
Pasta with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Getting the consistency of the creamy mushroom sauce right is key for this pasta recipe. You want to reduce it just until it clings to the pasta to create a light coating; be careful not to reduce it too much.
Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa
This recipe for Grilled Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa is full of delicious summertime flavor. Sweet and tangy peaches complement the spicy, smoky fish. Lime brightens it to perfection. The grilled fish is marinated in a flavorful mixture of smoky chipotles, garlic, cumin and coriander giving it satisfying depth and heat, marrying well with […]
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 […]
Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde
A deeply flavored chile verde that requires only 15 minutes of hands-on work. There's a reason that this Easy Pressure Cooker Green Chili with Chicken is one of our most popular pressure cooker recipes. It's because the flavor-to-work ratio is simply off the charts. Here's the gist of it: Dump some ingredients into a […]
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.
Caribbean Slow Cooker Chicken and Beans
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Stew simmered with garlic, onions, tomatoes, ginger, thyme and Caribbean spices. Comfort food never tasted so good! Pull out your slow cooker cause you’re going to want to make this ASAP!
Braised Oxtails with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Aleppo Pepper
A popular Turkish dish, etli kuru fasulye, which means “white beans with meat,” is often served with rice pilaf and pickled vegetables. It is the starting point for this hearty braise, only in this case the meat—succulent, beefy oxtails—plays the starring role, and the white beans offer a creamy, nutty counterpoint. To be sure our […]