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lamb and plantain curry

Lamb and Plantain Curry

Posted onJune 27, 2020June 27, 2020Leave a comment

One of my first posts on this blog was jerk coconut chicken and that was a smashing success. My wife fried up some plantains as a side dish and they worked amazingly off each other. As she and I sat Read More …

CategoriesStews, Chili, TagineTagscurry

First Day in Rome Salad

Posted onJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020Leave a comment

First Day in Rome Salad, or “Primo Giorno Romano” is the name given this light and fresh salad by my family on the first day we arrived in Rome on our last trip to Europe. This is one of those Read More …

CategoriesDairy Free, Gluten Free, SaladTagsdairy free, gluten free, prosciutto, salad

Tomatillo Chicken Chili

Tomatillo Chicken Chili

Posted onJune 21, 2020June 22, 2020Leave a comment

So, yesterday, I whipped up a roasted tomatillo and chicken chili made as a light, healthy alternative to the standard turkey and black bean favorite. I’m not sure when ground turkey made the scene in the world of chili, but Read More …

CategoriesDairy Free, Entree, Gluten Free, Stews, Chili, TagineTagschicken, chili, dairy free, gluten free, lime, texmex, tomatillo

Cajun Chicken Gumbo

Cajun Chicken Gumbo

Posted onJune 18, 2020June 18, 20203 Comments

Gumbo… So like borscht in that there are so many ways to make it. The Cajun chicken gumbo, the most common and likely the most popular will be featured here today. I won’t, however, fail to note the different variants Read More …

CategoriesEntreeTags#cajun, #chicken, #gumbo

smoky yam fries

Smoky Yam Fries

Posted onJune 17, 2020June 17, 2020Leave a comment

These aren’t just your basic yammy yam fries; they’re smoky yam fries. They accompany almost any dish with a sharp, tangy flavour that would make you see the humble yam in a whole new way. I never did care for Read More …

CategoriesAppetizers, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, VeganTags#dairyfree, #glutenfree, #veganappetizers, #yamfries

ginger soy salmon

Ginger Soy Salmon

Posted onJune 14, 2020June 14, 2020Leave a comment

Ginger soy salmon is one of the oldest friends in my repertoire. I still remember the first time I made it; purely by happenstance, that made my wife stop at the first bite and exclaim “Ok, you gotta remember how Read More …

CategoriesEntree, FishTagsasian, dairy free, fusion, ginger, salmon, sesame

pulled bbq mushrooms

Pulled BBQ Mushrooms

Posted onJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020Leave a comment

BBQ pulled pork is such a wildly popular dish; tender, zesty, sweet…. The only real drawback being is the time it takes to make a truly good batch; we’re talking HOURS here… Working in an industry where I meet and Read More …

CategoriesEntree, Gluten Free, VeganTagsbbq, dairy free, easy, gluten free, vegan

fennel and chicken meatballs

Fennel Chicken Meatballs

Posted onJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020Leave a comment

Tinkering about in my kitchen one day with some ground chicken I found at the local grocery store, I thought I would give meatballs a try. Without binders like eggs and breadcrumbs (wheat and eggs are a no-go in my Read More …

CategoriesAppetizers, Entree, Gluten FreeTagschicken, egg free, entree, gluten free, meatballs

Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

Posted onJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020Leave a comment

I didn’t first encounter hummus until I was in my mid-20’s (I won’t say I led a sheltered life up to then, but I hailed from a place where ethnic food was pizza or Chinese and that was about it…) Read More …

CategoriesAppetizers, Dairy Free, Gluten FreeTagsdips, gluten free, Hummus, roast garlic, sundried tomato, vegan

marinara sauce and meatballs

Roast Garlic Marinara Sauce

Posted onJune 3, 2020June 3, 20201 Comment

Roast Garlic. Two wonderful words that can make almost any meal just that much better. The first time my grandma made her home made, hand rolled pasta and marinara sauce with a roast garlic (pro tip recipe link) kicker, the Read More …

CategoriesSaucesTagsroast garlic, sauce, vegan

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      • Fennel Chicken Meatballs
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      • Lamb and Plantain Curry
      • Pulled BBQ Mushrooms
      • Roast Garlic Marinara Sauce
      • Smoky Yam Fries
      • Sun-dried Tomato Hummus
      • Tomatillo Chicken Chili
      • Lemon Caper Salmon
      • Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
      • Curried Cauliflower & Chickpea Salad
      • Cajun cream chicken
      • Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
      • Coconut Tamarind Fish
      • Chicken Santa Fe
      • Thai shrimp salad cups
      • Portuguese Bacalhau
      • Bahamian fire engine
      • Roast red pepper artichoke dip
      • Plantain fried rice
      • Whiskey blueberry marinade
      • Homemade Falafels
      • Tahini Dressing
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      • Roast Garlic Marinara Sauce
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      • Homemade Falafels
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