Well…. I’m still struggling with the fact that working in a commercial kitchen; however excellent, fruitful and fulfilling, diminishes my desire for cooking at home. Tonight I’m trying to convince myself that cooking is easy and satisfying by making two of the easiest and yummiest dishes in my repertoire. They are Monastery-style Lentil Soup and…
Tag: adaptable
Pork Chops with Boozy Jam Pan Sauce
This is a quick, simple, adaptable dish that I make it a lot when I get busy. You brown some pork chops and then make a pan sauce with a bit of booze…
Cheap eats- Brazilian Black Bean Soup and Pineapple Mint Salsa
I am a freelance arts educator. I usually spend the September hussling work and start teaching a bit in October. However, I do not get paid for any of my work until sometime in November.
Erin’s Marmalade and Sweet Almond Custard tart (gluten-free)
When I first had to adopt a strict gluten-free diet I was very, very angry. I didn’t have a choice, because I had become so sick, but I was not at all happy about it.
Rima’s Gingered Chickpeas with Eggplant, Spinach and Tomato
Chris and I decided that we would serve an Indian dinner to our travel wary guests the night before our wedding.
Baked Samosas (gluten-free or not)
Samosas are really supposed to be deep-fried and they are also supposed to be in a little triangular pouch. My version is baked and they are in a half circle (like an empanada), but they are still delicious. Baked samosas stay yummy for a few days where as anything deep-fried needs to be eaten right…
Coronation Chicken Salad
I have posted this recipe before, but it was buried in another post I wanted it to be easier to find for the folks who are looking for the recipes from the wedding picnic menu. I usually poach my chicken for this recipe which also produces a wonderful chicken broth. However, since we were multiplying this…
Garam Masala (two kinds)
Garam Masala is a spice blend used in Indian cooking. It’s usually added at the end of cooking as the final seasoning. You can buy it at the store but it really does taste better if you make your own fresh. Even if you take a whole year to use your homemade garam masala up,…
Blueberry Compote, Blueberry Salad Dressing, Blueberry Cocktails….
There are many amazing foods that define the local cuisine of British Columbia. It is one of the most bountiful and delicious places in the world….especially if your ideal diet consists of salmon, berries and hazelnuts. Blueberries are abundant and delicious in August. I realize that this post is coming late, but what can I…
Caramel Truffles with Sesame and Sea Salt PART ONE: Ganache and Ground Rules
The Personification of Chocolate If chocolate were a human being, she would be high maintenance. Chocolate would be the kind of person who takes exactly as much time to get ready as she damn well pleases and must have everything just so. Just particularly so. Just exactly specifically precisely just so. Okay? OK. Then when…
Big Sis Little Dish 