I’ve always liked presenting food in transparent glasses. This works particularly well when you are serving food with different textures and colors, and makes you want to dig in instantly! I made these a little while ago for my family during a vacation in the South of France, and they were pretty easy to put […] Read more…
Often times, the most simple recipes turn out to be the ones you want to make over and over again because they are so delicious. This recipe fits this category perfectly. Having recently purchased a barbecue, I have been grilling a lot and discovering the joys of outdoor cooking (on a balcony that is). Grilled […] Read more…
With the summer in full swing, I have been very keen on cooking simple flavorful meals with crisp and fresh flavors. I was inspired by one of Jamie Oliver’s recipes in which he paired monkish with an olive salsa. Bass was the fish we had on hand though, so bass it was! I often turn […] Read more…
I have been meaning to post my caponata recipe for a while. I like this recipe because it can be applied to so many different dishes. You can serve the caponata simply tossed with penne, served with a firm piece of fish, to top a bruschetta, or, as I’ve done here, as a filling for […] Read more…
I stopped by the local market a couple days ago in search of some fresh fish. I was in the mood for bass but couldn’t find it at the fishmonger. Montreal is a strange city when it comes to fish and seafood. Growing up in Paris (which isn’t exactly a maritime city) I was used […] Read more…
I’ve always really enjoyed pasta lightly tossed with vegetables rather than swimming in sauce. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy a heart-warming slice of meaty lasgna from time to time, but when I am in the mood for something quick, flavourful and light, I always opt for simple pasta dishes like this one. I […] Read more…