Cross-cultural recipes. Mains and Entrees.
A tangy blend of sweet and sour, Blood Orange Glazed Salmon is drop-dead easy and guaranteed to make you a superstar. When you need fresh, bright flavour and your omega-3. I frequently go through flavour jags, particularly where citrus is…
Tea brined, buttermilk soaked, rolled in a seasoned flour-corn dredge, this Virginia Fried Chicken is Pure Poultry Perfection, inspired by the champion of Lowcountry Southern cooking, Sean Brock. UPDATE: First written in 2015 after the release of Sean Brock's first…
Eating lighter, health-conscious meals lends balance to cold-weather-comfort-food season. With the accent on fresh and green, this Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs & Rapini is sure to make it to the family table. Ground turkey can be a great supermarket value.…
As party food goes, nothing beats a spicy chicken wing, whether it's game day or a night of fun with friends. Let's toss a little Bollywood at your wing night with Tandoori Chicken Wings and a Smokey Riata dip. …
French country cooking at its finest, Poached Eggs in Red Wine Sauce, or as it's know in its native tongue, Oeufs en Meurette. From the humble villages of Burgundy, farm fresh eggs poached in a rich red wine beef sauce…
The best way to develop your palate is to venture into parts unknown and let your taste buds explore. Discover a little heat, and sweet island spice, in your own kitchen with West Indian Chicken Curry & Island Fried Rice.…
A gourmet burger recipe from the 2013 World Food Championships, the "Eh One" Candied Canuck Burger was my turn-in for the World Burger Championship finals in Las Vegas using the secret ingredient, A.1. Steak Sauce. Steak sauce is not a…
Brush with garlic butter, grill to a crispy golden brown, add a hint of lemon and you've created a contemporary classic, Grilled Nova Scotia Lobster Rolls. Sometimes it's the simplest things that make the biggest impression. From the misty shores…
A taste of fresh, a hint of green and a lean towards the garden with gluten-free Kale Quinoa Giardino Burgers. A guest post from the sisters Bernardi, Consuelo & Natasha, who love great food and forward fashion. Guest Post!…
Take a couple of bottles of good, full-bodied apple cider, a pork picnic shoulder, a good spice rub and a few hours in the oven and you've got juicy, tender Cider Braised Pulled Pork. Nothing says winter quite like the…
Exploring my Roma roots with some good Gypsy comfort food, a hearty Romanian Style Goulash. A rich beef and tomato stew heavy with Paprika, it's slow food to warm your soul as nights get longer and the chill of fall…
Maximum Mexican — Mexican Blackened Chicken with Jalapeno Black Beans & Rice and Caramelized Pineapple Salsa finished with Cilantro & Lime. When I pine for long white sand beaches of Mexico, I recall a flavour and make it my own.…