What do spicy tuna rolls, buttermilk-fried chicken and these crispy sweet potato wedges all have in common? They’re all legendary candidates for this *very* underrated sauce: spicy mayo. That weeknight sauce that always saves the day and brings leftovers back to life. A.k.a, the well-known chef secret that never actually makes it into a cookbook…
One of the best wild mushrooms you can buy is the black trumpet mushroom. Its strong earthy flavour with hints of smoke and coffee make this mushroom truly unique in flavour and a must-try. Black trumpets are commonly used in French cuisine and paired with other expensive ingredients like beef tenderloin, foie gras, and beef…
In my opinion, there’s no better way to cook chestnut mushrooms than with tons of hot foamy butter, a bit of fresh garlic, chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon. It’s exactly what I want to eat when the weather starts to get a little colder around the start of fall. But as these mushrooms…
Everybody loves the chanterelle mushroom but the hedgehog mushroom is often overlooked. They’re not only just as delicious, but they’re also the best substitute for chanterelles, and even slightly cheaper. I’d take fresh hedgehog mushrooms over older chanterelles any day of the week because hedgehogs are beautiful mushrooms. I just LOVE the beautiful golden brown…
If you’re thinking about buying a Cutco knife set, hold on a second because there are much better alternatives. I’ve been using kitchen knives professionally for more than 15 years and can tell you that choosing the right brand matters, even for the home cook. If you’re going to be buying an entire knife set…
Unlike my cinnamon ghost meringues from last year, these mini marshmallow ghosts are A LOT easier to make. Plus, who doesn’t LOVE the soft and chewy texture of a homemade marshmallow?! Yep, these little guys are made using a simple recipe for piped marshmallows with only a few ingredients and they’re totally gluten-free. Finding gelatin…
Pan Fried Gnocchi with Brown Butter Flavoured Ricotta, Apple, Pumpkin Seeds, Sage and Brussel Leaves
After a little bit of freestyling and the help of the awesome recipes at Cheftsteps, I’ve devised a pan-fried gnocchi dish that’s best described as: *a punch in the face of autumn flavours*. Imagine fluffy pillows of brown-butter-injected ricotta gnocchi that are fried in a bath of hot foamy butter until the edges are rendered…
My mind on August 31: WOW it’s SO HOT…let’s BBQ everything! Oh man, I love BBQin! My mind when the first day of September drops 5 degrees: Did you smell that? Is that cinnamon spice? Pumpkin spice? I want dishes with more FAT, and I want COMFORT FOOD! (this may be me always actually…) It…
I discovered the idea for this simple burrata recipe while briefly working in Tuscany, Italy. It was there that I first encountered the delicious combination of sweet pear with salty cheese. One of the dishes on the menu was a fresh and light ricotta cake, paired with fresh sliced pears and honey. The combination of…
I’m no oat-hater or anything, but simply prefer my apple crisp without oats. I actually favour the taste of the streusel topping that’s made with a mix of shaved almonds and almond flour, which means that this recipe is also 100% gluten-free. Unlike a traditional apple pie, this recipe doesn’t require a pie dough that’s…
Anytime I see Padron peppers lying around in the market I jump on them without hesitation. They’re not only super tempting, but they’re also ready in minutes! And for those days when you don’t feel like cooking, these are an easy win because you don’t even need to cut them. Just toss em’ in a…
*THESE* roasted pepitas with chicken fat, cinnamon and cayenne are salty, crunchy, slightly hot, and so good they’re almost addictive. The chicken fat combined with the warm spices adds some nice wintery-autumn flavours that we just can’t get enough of. Plus, if you’ve got leftover chicken fat from roasting chicken bones for chicken stock, then…
Lately, I’ve seen a lot of creative ways to enjoy corn on the cob this summer. Some lathered in chili mayo, others grilled and steamed in husks or even some breaded in cheese a la Jamie Oliver. But for me, the best way to enjoy corn on the cob is the simplest: with butter and…
This smoked ribeye slathered in umami butter might have been the tastiest recipe of this summer. Not too long ago I crafted this umami butter for my smoked corn recipe which was better than expected. I had a little leftover in the freezer so I thought, why not try it out on the steak? The…
I used to make really bad filter coffee. Back then, I didn’t think too much about it either. I would grab my coffee filter, throw way too many spoons of stale pre-ground coffee into the paper filter, add the water way too fast and that was that – JOB-DONE! Over the years my coffee ended…
