I’m chuffed that my first ever Mediterranean Orzo salad was such a big hit at my hubby’s office party so here’s the recipe for all you ladies. As always, my recipes are more about technique and concepts rather than exact measurements. So feel free to adapt to whatever you happen to have on hand. Total … [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…]
This is my ultimate quick go-to lunch and a university favourite. What do students on a budget eat if they want a nutritious meal? Why dried pasta and canned tuna of course! Did you know tabasco hot sauce comes from a Mexican town call Tabasco where they grow the chilis? Total time: 20 minutes Ingredients … [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…]
Paneer (cheese) with peas and tomato curry is a staple in North Indian homes. Paalak (spinach) paneer is also a main veggie course at Indian weddings. I’m not a huge spinach fan – the only way I can eat it is raw or sauteéd with garlic and olive oil – so I mostly make it … [Read more…]
If you read my ‘About page’ you’ll know that I have a globe at home that I spin for inspiration. I started this practice, oh about 2 years ago (the first place I spun the globe was in an expensive home furnishings store..hehe) and this was the recipe I made then, and have made often … [Read more…]