My favorite comfort food Chicken tenders are my weak spot when it comes to food. I simply can’t resist them. As a child, they were my favorite and even now as an adult, I still crave that long chunk of chicken heavily coated in crispy batter and dunked in a creamy ranch sauce. The only…
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Paprika, Thyme and Yogurt Marinated Spatchcock Chicken
What is spatchcock chicken? ‘Spatchcock’ is just a funny word for butterflied. You basically just cut the chicken down its backbone and flatten it. What you get it one whole chicken laid flat for your cooking and eating pleasure. Why would I do this? There are several advantages to spatchcocking chicken….
Lemon Pepper Calamari with a Lemon and Thyme Aioli
I dream of calamari. Crispy, tender, salty calamari with a dipping sauce I could pour all of my troubles into. Pair it with a pitcher of quality margaritas and it’s a delicious happy hour fantasy. I don’t know why I always picture this scenario alone. Probably because I would enjoy the solitude but…
Roasted Pear and Bleu Cheese Salad with Cashews
My new favorite side salad: Roasted pear with bleu cheese My new favorite salad which comprises all necessary elements of a great bowl of the green leafy stuff: sweet, salty and a crunch. The sweetness of a roasted pear combined with the salty and sharp Bleu cheese crumbles and the crunch of…
Lentil Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Not your typical burger These lentil burgers are crispy on the outside but soft and savory on the inside. They are delicious wrapped up in a tortilla or fluffy naan bread for a little sandwich or paired with fresh cucumber, tomato, a drizzle of lemon and garlic yogurt sauce and a dab of chili sauce….
Southeast Asian Inspired Fresh Herb Pesto
Not your traditional pesto Traditional Basil pestos are my jam! Although, for some reason, it still annoys me when my husband uses it as a condiment on pasta dishes – I have no idea why, because obviously it is a sauce by itself! Nevertheless, we always keep a jar on hand in the fridge…
Salmon En Croute (Salmon in Puff Pastry)
Don’t be fooled by the name It may have a fancy French name, but this dish is all British. Salmon en Croute dates back to the 18th century when everywhere in Europe it was all the rage to cover things in dough and speak French. Considering how much the British love things…
Spicy Seafood Linguine cooked with White Wine
The devil is in the details Nowhere does this idiom ring truer than in the cooking of spicy seafood linguine. Although cooking seafood and pasta seem fairly simple and quick, one must really do their homework to excel with a tasty dish. For example, boiling pasta is never as simple as adding it…
Korean Iced Tea (Green Tea Soju cocktail)
What is soju? Soju is the preferred alcoholic drink of choice for Koreans. Part rice wine, part vodka, soju can be found anywhere and everywhere in South Korea. I’ve seen Koreans throwback straight soju at BBQ’s, on mountain climbing trips, while river rafting and during pretty much any other activity that expresses their love of…
Blueberry, Lemon and Ginger Buttermilk Pancakes
Brighten up your morning with blueberry pancakes I can’t think of anything that puts a spring in my step more than these blueberry pancakes. Normally I hate pancakes. I find most batches to be dull and dense and only palatable when soaked in heaps of salty butter and an avalanche of sticky maple syrup. These…
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Roast Chicken
The perfect roasted chicken is a thing of beauty but very difficult to come by. Up until 5 years ago, I avoided anything roasted, always fearful of the dry, squeaky meat. Then I started experimenting and researching just how to get the perfect roast and thankfully I’ve never looked back. Now roast chicken is…
Carrot Bhaji with Lemony Yogurt Dipping Sauce
What is bhaji? Bhaji is the Indian version of a fritter. Often made with vegetables like onion, potatoes or even chili. They are deep-fried and served as snack or eaten on their own if you are in the mood. Since I love anything generously seasoned with spice and fried until crispy, they are definitely one…
How to brine your poultry for maximum flavor
A brine for every season I’ve also created different variations of brine each depending on what flavor profile I want to bring out. I have a chili one for or for a spicy stir fry. I have a thyme and rosemary brine perfect for a Sunday Roast chicken or crispy chicken cutlets. There’s even a…
Pistachio Encrusted Pork Schnitzel with Cream Sauce
One of my favorite cooking shows of all time is and shall forever be, Two Fat Ladies. For those unfamiliar with this British gem of a cooking show, it involves two women of a certain age, Clarissa Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson, as they travel around the UK making…
Indian Spiced Fish Cakes with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Bring environmental sustainability into your diet Indian spiced fish cakes are full of flavor but more importantly are why I desire most for my diet, sustainability. I’m a big fan of buying less desirable but highly sustainable cuts of meat and fish. Not only is it better for the environment, but also…
John Dory poached in Tomato and Chili Broth
I love John Dory. Not the person…I don’t know anyone by that name. No, I love the fish. That’s right, I am in love with a fish named John Dory and I seriously can’t believe I’ve gone this far in my life without trying it until this year. One taste of its sweet and delicate…