it all started with a love for food
When I’m feeling under the weather (or feel like I need some fibre), I often make this lentil vegetable soup. This healthy soup is lightly spiced with a curry blend, along with fresh garlic, onion, carrot, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and rich chicken broth (or veggie).
Traditionally made by slow-cooking pork in lard, this authentic(ish) recipe uses pork, oranges, limes, and other aromatics and slow cooks them to perfection before crisping them up under the broiler. This recipe has been on my regular rotations for years. It never fails to produce ultra tender, flavourful meat.
Pozole Rojo is all about the toppings. Honestly, it’s my new favourite stew because of the deeply rich (but not too spicy) broth, the tender pork, bright fresh toppings, and crunchy additions like tortilla chips (totopos) and cabbage. It’s amazing!
Moroccan Rice Pilaf is warmly spiced, aromatic, and full of texture from dried fuit and toasted nuts. This version is quick to make and pairs with almost anything – braised lamb, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even a chickpea stew.
Hungarian Goulash (or Pörkölt) is a rich meat, paprika, and onion stew primarily flavoured with sweet paprika. Served over spätzle, wide egg noodles, or even boiled potatoes for a rich and hearty dinner.
Once my basil plants have officially become small trees (I’m not joking, I’ve seen them get 4-5 feet tall), I like to do a massive harvest and make multiple batches of basil pesto sauce. This delicious sauce is made using toasted pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, …
These saffron chicken skewers are tender and bursting with flavour. Perfect for summer BBQ season! The delicate floral and earthy notes from the saffron is unmatched in any other spice. The saffron imparts not only flavour, but gives the chicken skewers a delightful yellow hue.