The chefs at restaurants often work hard to provide their customers with the highest quality meals made from the highest quality ingredients, and most of them must be annoyed when they watch people put large quantities of sauces over the top of their food. Sauces like mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, and thousand island dressing not to […]
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Pitas stuffed with light, fresh ingredients are a quick, easy dinner that’s both kid- and adult-friendly-especially when highlighted with a tasty, creamy sauce for dipping or drizzling. Plain yogurt provides the tang and feta adds just the right amount of cheesiness without making the sauce heavy. Lemon juice and mint brighten it for a fresh […]
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Chimichurri is the signature sauce of Argentina and Uruguay, typically accompanying grilled beef or other seared meats. The primary ingredient is flat-leaf parsley, but variations include other leafy herbs such as cilantro. The amount of garlic varies too, but authentic chimichurri is garlicky-don’t be shy about using a few cloves (or more, to taste). Serves […]
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Broth-soaked noodles. Red hot spices. Banana-wrapped fish. Vegetable salads. Indonesian cuisine is an array of all this and more. The archipelago is full of magnificent food ranging from sweet coconut milk to spicy beef stew. Indonesian cuisine is a bowl of richly-flavoured herbs, spices, and other seasonings, guaranteed to awaken the foodie in you. It […]
Continue ReadingBy far, my favorite way to prepare baby-back pork ribs is smoked low-and-slow on the grill. But tasty, tender ribs also can be made in the kitchen oven-and you don’t have to compete with the weather. Oven-baked ribs may not have the same woodsy, smoky flavor and aroma, but they’re still mouth-watering delicious, especially after […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re a fan of the classic Italian dish Veal Saltimbocca (or Chicken Saltimbocca), this recipe may seem a little familiar. Saltimbocca typically calls for thin pieces of meat rolled or stuffed with bacon or prosciutto, along with slices of cheese and fresh herbs, most often sage. In this slightly askew version, I rub chicken […]
Continue ReadingSometimes choosing a gift for someone else can be something of a nightmare. There are inevitably a lot of variables involved, not the least of which is just how much money you have available to spend. Then there are all those usual considerations such as just what type of thing would the recipient really value […]
Continue ReadingFresh meats, colourful seasoning, and a reputation for being notoriously healthy – Japanese food has it all. Japan is a country of beguiling cuisine with each mouthful allowing for a satisfied smile. Its diet is based on rice and seasonal products like fruit and herbs, and meats available at every market, round the clock. A […]
Continue ReadingIt’s a sad fact of life that today, much of the information we read relating to various forms of foodstuffs is actually oriented towards warning us of the dangers of one thing or another. Cholesterol, fats, sugars, salt, additives, preservatives, prions – the list sometimes appears to be endless. That’s why it’s a very pleasant […]
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