Lamb and Plantain Curry
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 …
Month: June 2020
First Day in Rome Salad
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 …
Tomatillo Chicken Chili
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 …
Cajun Chicken Gumbo
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 …
Smoky Yam Fries
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 …
Ginger Soy Salmon
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 …
Pulled BBQ Mushrooms
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 …
Fennel Chicken Meatballs
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 …
Sun-dried Tomato Hummus
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 …
Roast Garlic Marinara Sauce
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 …