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Instead of my original idea to cook a Mediterranean style stew, I decided to shift gears once the goat had cooked and try a variation on an Iranian style pilaf. Voila! A sweet and tart goat pilaf emerged, fragrant of tomatoes, apricots and brown sugar. Total time: 3 hours Ingredients 1/4 cup oil 1 lb … [Read more…]
Traditionally New Orleans’ cooks use Andaouille (pork) sausage but since I don’t eat pork, I substitute beef sausages and chipotle peppers, which give it its smoky flavour. Make a big batch and call up your friends for this ultimate comfort food. Total time: 1 hour Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup light olive oil 1 … [Read more…]
I know that fettucine is traditional with alfredo sauce but then since there wasn’t any in the pantry, I figured spaghetti would be a fine substitute. This is a dead simple recipe. If you’re new to cooking, this should be one of the first pastas you try. Creamy, cheesy heaven in a bite. Total time: … [Read more…]
When the whole house smells of freshly baking corn bread, I know it’s a sunshiny time! Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal, medium grind 3 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp mustard powder 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 green onion, … [Read more…]
One afternoon, as lunch approached I was wondering what to whiz up that would be healthy and quick. I settled on a home-made Thai-inspired (I wouldn’t call it authentic lest I was chided by a Thai friend) pad thai. The most important thing in the pad thai in my opinion is the sauce that flavours … [Read more…]
Goat is a wonderful meat – low on fat and the healthiest in terms of amino acids and other goodies of all the red meats. Goat is the most widely consumed meat in the world. From Kingston, Jamaica to Kashgar, China goats are easy to raise (they eat pretty much everything!) and their meat is … [Read more…]
Sitting on the subway to work, I saw a recipe in the Metro paper and was inspired to come home and make my own version of Spanish rice. Needless to say, having some cold leftover rice was most useful. I’m really into remaking leftovers – nothing goes to waste in my kitchen – so I … [Read more…]
Even in my desi (South Asian) household, shepherd’s pie remains a perennial favourite comfort food. Make it fresh, or use leftover roast beef. I’m partial to Yukon gold potatoes since they are so deliciously creamy, but any good starchy potato is fine. Sometimes, when I’m in a hurry, I use boxed potatoes too (Betty Crocker … [Read more…]
I have to be in the mood for Thai food but when I am, I often find it difficult to choose between noodles and rice! Of all South East Asian cuisines, Thai food is perhaps the most balanced with salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavours in every bite. Perhaps their Buddhist culture, that values balance, … [Read more…]
I’m so in love with Jamie Oliver.’nuff said. Total time: 1 1/2 hour Ingredients 4-6 Chicken thighs, skin on (I use legs too) 12 small Yukon-Gold potatoes (2 per person) 1 small can – plum tomatoes with juice (or fresh tomatoes, skinned peeled) 6-8 garlic cloves Handful of fresh oregano ½ cup of olive oil … [Read more…]