I’ve never made zucchini flowers before, but I came across some particularly handsome specimens at a local farmer’s market and decided to give it a try. They’re not cheap, but they’re pretty cool looking and I’ve been curious about them for a while. All the recipes […]
Lemon Braised Fennel
Just a little Wednesday morning quickie. This is a super simple dish! Serve it as a perfect side, add it to a risotto for an incredible depth of flavour, or just eat it for an amplified fennel experience. I served it as a separate course […]
Crostini of Fava Bean and Pea Puree with Sauteed Morel Mushrooms
This dish is meant to show off the morel mushroom in all it’s earthy glory. The fava bean and pea puree is exceptional on its own, but forms a fresh, spring inspired bright green canvas for the morel mushroom to unleash its complex umami flavour and […]
Rib Eye Steak with Porcini Sherry Sauce and Blue Cheese
This is my formula for steak, and I almost never deviate from it: Seasoning: Nothing more than a liberal amount of salt and pepper Cook: Sear and baste with butter, thyme, garlic. Finish in the oven. Rest. Sauce: Pan reduction sauce with wine or spirits, […]
Sous Vide Lamb Belly with Mint and Pea Puree
This dish epitomizes spring on a plate. This was the intention prior to making lamb belly for the first time; I knew the flavour combinations I wanted to incorporate, I just didn’t know how to execute it. To see the ingredients come together so harmoniously after the creative process […]
Spicy Lemon Roasted Cauliflower
This is a shameless copy attempt at Nuba’s famous “Najib’s”, which are little cauliflower pieces spiced up and fried until crispy, then tossed with salt and lemon. Fry if you prefer (I think the restaurant does), but I prefer to bake these to the point […]
Beef Short Rib Ravioli with Tarragon Beurre Blanc
I’m not going to try and pull the wool over your eyes, this recipe is a lot of work. If you lose a little steam along the way, the braised short ribs served with a little bit of polenta would be a fine meal in […]
Simple Egg Pasta
A simple recipe that works for all different pasta shapes. Going the extra mile to make pasta from scratch is well worth it, and is surprisingly fun and easy. The second time you make it, you won’t think twice about whether or not it is […]
Smoky Scotch and Apple Sour
This is my best attempt to replicate one of my favourite drinks from Veneto Tapa Lounge, “The Satchmo.” Sweet, sour, and smoky manage to all come together in a harmonious fashion, with a subtle compliment of apple and cinnamon. I have to hand it to […]
Beef Cheek Ragu with Pappardelle
Ragu is simply meat braised with tomato, mirepoix, wine, and stock. It’s a beautiful thing on its own, but it turns magical when elevated with lemon, parmesan, and arugula and served with fresh pappardelle pasta. Pappardelle noodles are thick and broad, you can even use lasagna sheets cut up […]
Seared Scallops in a Coconut Curry Broth
I’m back! Rest assured, I have been doing plenty of cooking over the last three months but not so much writing. However, it now looks like I have enough material to keep a sustained stream of posts running for at least a couple months, so […]
Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Squash, and Crispy Sage Leaves
This is a very simple autumn inspired dish. It will work with a wide variety of squash, and each one will give the dish a different flavour and character so there is tonnes of room for variation by following the simple formula of this recipe. I love the […]
