Hard to believe seasonal cooking would include fresh veg. But no word of a lie, these beets hail from Bradford, Ontario. They’ve been cellared since their harvest in the fall and have maintained all their beet-y goodness. I’m in the midst of a beet kick. I’ve got a big ass bag to work my way…
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How to: Cook Seasonally – Shaved Asparagus Pizza
While perusing my local vegetable market in search of inspiration for dinner this week, I did a double take when I spotted a new ‘Product of Ontario’ sign. It was perched atop a big carton of fat, fresh asparagus. I actually “EEEEE”d and clapped with delight. The guy looking trough the leeks next to me…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Homemade Pizza Dough
I’ve found it! The best homemade pizza dough recipe EVER. Not surprisingly, it’s inspired by one of my favourite food blogs – Smitten Kitchen, whose author Deb Pearlman has just released a cookbook. A really really really good cookbook. As in, put it on your Christmas list. I’ve made a number of pizza doughs in…
Vegetarian Poutine with Kale and Mushroom Gravy
This is a remix of another very popular vegetarian poutine of ours. Except there’s kale. And goat cheese. And I made it on a sheet pan (obviously). Actually, this would have been perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Ah well, there’s always next year. But really, any day is a good day for vegetarian poutine. I…
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
No way José. We’re not about to go back on our promise to do more sheet pan meals for 2019 already. And this one makes for a perfect shortcut to one of the easiest and most flexible family-friendly meals there is. “Damn it Napolean, make yourself a dang quesadilla!” Smokey Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Quesadillas….
Sesame Cauliflower Bites
We are three days in to 2019 – how’s it going so far? Me? I’m in sunny Florida so my year is off to a pretty darn good start. As the new year approaches, I always look forward to reading what experts believe will be the top food trends of the upcoming year. And not…
Top Four Tips To Make Eating Out With Your Kids Enjoyable
If you were to ask my friends to tell you one thing about me, they would probably say that I’m the one to go to when they need a restaurant suggestion. It’s kind of a gift, a talent really. Give me an area of the city, type of cuisine, and I’ll tell you the best…