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Sumac Buttered Corn 2 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Side dishes, by definition, most often don't get prime attention. Seasonal sweet corn, however, can quickly become the star of the show at this time of year. A little salt and butter usually suffices ...
Berries and Cream 20 Jul 2013 | 02:27 am
The heat has been sweltering for the past few days so heavy meals have been crossed off the list to leave room for light, no-oven-needed meals. I have popsicles in the fridge (peach and mint!) and hav...
Herbed Chicken with Summer Salad and Buttered Corn 8 Jul 2013 | 03:24 am
Sometimes, I struggle with the desire for a Sunday-worthy meal on a busy weeknight. A classic roast chicken, for example, is something I crave time and time again. To be honest, what I really crave ar...
Halloumi, Asparagus and Watermelon Salad 18 Jun 2013 | 06:30 am
Putting together healthy, fast and satisfying weeknight meals may very well be the Achilles heels of most cooks. I spend the better part of my professional days developing recipes and coming up with e...
Halloumi, Asparagus and Watermelon Salad 18 Jun 2013 | 06:30 am
Putting together healthy, fast and satisfying weeknight meals may very well be the Achilles heels of most cooks. I spend the better part of my professional days developing recipes and coming up with e...
Rhubarb-Ginger Fizz 2 Jun 2013 | 02:23 am
My second CSA box arrived last week and, with it, came a bounty of rhubarb. Well, actually maybe not a bounty, but 5 healthy pink stalks. There's this weird phenomenon with CSA produce where you bot...
Snow Crab Rolls 23 May 2013 | 06:43 am
Ask me any day of the week what I'd have for dinner if I could have anything in the world and I'll 9 in 10 times answer seafood. Whether it's steamed lobster drizzled with olive oil, lemon and salt, s...
Whole Branzino with Roasted Tomatoes 29 Apr 2013 | 05:47 am
If I could dispel any food myth, it would be that cooking fish is more finicky than cooking chicken breast or steak. I think fish tends to get a bad rep as being 'bland' or difficult to properly cook,...
Outdoor Entertaining Essentials 21 Apr 2013 | 06:56 pm
Although it snowed a little in Toronto yesterday (snowed!) I'm in full planning mode to setup my balcony for the warmer months. Last year, we planted tomatoes and a bounty of herbs -- and these will b...
Chorizo and Arugula Scrambled Eggs 14 Apr 2013 | 09:37 pm
It you're anything like me, cooking really isn't just about the food. It's a social endeavour of sorts.I'll cook up a storm for friends and family any day of the week, but tend to shy away from elabor...
