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…
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Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Olive Tapenade and Lemon Arugula
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…
Caponata-stuffed Mushrooms
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…
Lemon Calamari and Cherry Tomato Salad
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…
Spaghetti with Broccolini, Sausage and Chili Flakes
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…
Salmon Tartare with Pickled Cucumbers, Red Onions and Capers
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…