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…
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…
An amuse bouche usually consists of a small bite-size treat, courtesy of the chef, that opens up your palate for the meal to come. They are sometimes incredibly intricate, sometimes very simple, and are meant to showcase the restaurant’s culinary vision. One of the stations at the French Culinary Institute’s restaurant comes up with a […] Read more…
Peanut sauces, either as a dipping sauce, or with chicken skewers or noodles, occupy a central place in the pantheon of North Americanized Asian cuisine and are always very popular. I find that restaurants often make the sauces a little too sweet, so I had a fun time trying to balance the different flavors making […] Read more…
So here I am with my first post in far too long. I have to apologize, as Jenn is the one who spends most of her day in a professional kitchen and yet she is the one who still finds time to come home and post in her spare time! Salt and Pepper Shrimp is […] Read more…