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Lamb and beet tagine. Laura Calder called it ‘art on a plate’
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Last year I entered a contest: Recipe to Riches Toronto… One of my favourite female celebrities Laura Calder was there! So, what did the judges have to say about my Lamb & Beetroot Tagine with Honey, Preserved Lemon, Clementine & Pomegranate? That is was delicious, original and looked like art on a plate! Laura said … [Read more…]
Thanksgiving Leftovers #2: Turkey Pot Pie
Time: 55 mins Sorry guys – forgot to take pictures of the pot pie, but basically I made a white sauce with flour/ butter/ turkey stock. I added in shredded turkey, leftover veggies from the bake (potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions), frozen peas and mixed till thick and delicious! You can always add in some fresh … [Read more…]
Thanksgiving Recipes: The Best Turkey Ever!
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Time: 24-48 hours for brining; 30 minutes prep; 1.5-2 hrs cooking So this post is almost a year late, but given that it’s Thanksgiving in Canada tomorrow and once again turkey is on the menu, I figured well why not?! Brining the turkey for 24 hours is what gives the meat its lusciousness since turkey … [Read more…]
Chicken Tagine with Hot and Sweet Peppers, Lemons and Carrots
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There are some foods that make you want to lick your bowl.. or sing an opera. After the success of my Moroccan Chicken, Preserved Lemon and Olives Tagine (recipe forthcoming) a few weeks ago, I was once again tempted by the idea of a succulent, fork tender chicken tagine. It’s been a hot summer and … [Read more…]
Cabbagetown and potato fields
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I often get asked by friends how to cook Indian-style vegetables. Indian dishes are usually cooked in three simple steps: preparing the base (usually cumin, onions, or both, spices), caramelizing the main ingredient (veggies, meats, poultry) and adding finishers/ enhancers (broth, water, herbs). For veggies, we usually skip adding any liquid since they are usually … [Read more…]
Kitchen-sink fried rice
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Every Friday my hubby’s office group gets together to order lunch which the company pays for. It’s a great morale booster – can you imagine looking forward to a paid lunch every Friday? It would be a definite perk for me! Anyway, so this past Friday the boys ordered in some Chinese. There was loads … [Read more…]