Since creating Shady Morels, my approach was always to spare you my personal life story as much as possible, and focus on what really matters — the food. Now is no time to deviate, so I won’t go into details regarding the lengthy period of […]
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Camping Post: Chicken with Red Wine Sauce
I’m currently on the north coast of Barkley Sound. Three days ago I was on the South coast in Bamfield. My life over the last week has involved mainly surfing and fishing for halibut and salmon. I’ve scored on both accounts. Fishing was the best I’ve […]
Romesco Sauce
You can put this stuff on anything! There are a tonne of variations; for this one I just took one of the simplest recipes I could find and added roasted tomato and dried chilis. I made a big batch last week, and it was gone […]
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 […]
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