This vodka watermelon granita is reserved for those times when it’s so hot you wouldn’t dare to turn on the oven. Instead, the only logical thing to do is to hug an airconditioner and scoop out something cold from the freezer. Bonus points if it has vodka in it! The best part about this recipe…
This is my ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe and likely the last cookie recipe you’ll ever need. And if you’re wondering how they taste, let me tell you – they are ridiculously good. These cookies are thick, with crispy golden brown edges, gooey chocolatey centres, bursting with giant dark chocolate chunks and finished with Maldon…
I love almost all steak sauces but sometimes I want something a little lighter, like this charred green onion chimichurri. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE classic sauces like béarnaise, demi-glace, peppercorn sauce and steak Diane sauce but I think they’re best saved for cold winter nights. For summer I want something lighter, quicker and…
This peanut sauce is so good I want to dunk everything in it. This is meant to go with my chicken satay recipe but you could drizzle this over steamed vegetables, pork chops or fried green beans for a few other tasty options. Making the sauce is so much fun because the house will smell…
What’s something you can bring to a BBQ cookout that everyone will love? These charcoal chicken satays! What’s not to like about coconut-marinated and spiced chicken thighs slowly grilled over a charcoal fire. Even better, I’ve adapted this recipe to include ingredients that you’ll likely already have. Just a heads up though, this recipe needs…
Bacon and maple?! No, even better, maple bacon. It’s true that as a Canadian I’m genetically wired to love maple syrup. But are there actually people that don’t like maple syrup? This is an easy excuse to get a little festive with some maple syrup for Canada day or for any time you’re trying to…
Those who’ve had bitterballen before know exactly what’s up. They’re just too good to turn down. Crispy golden brown on the outside and stuffed with mouth-watering braised beef make these the ultimate snack to munch on while sipping a frosty beer. Living in the Netherlands, I’ve had my fair share of these tasty snacks and have…
Wait…there’s a white BBQ sauce?! Although it’s not nearly as good as my classic BBQ sauce, this Alabama White BBQ sauce is definitely worth trying. It’s tangy, creamy with a little bit of kick from the fresh horseradish and hot mustard. Did you forget to make the sauce? No worries! You can whip this sauce…
This recipe for fall off the bone ribs is so good, your friends might think you’re a BBQ master. So what’s the trick? Braise them! You could spend 8 hours smoking ribs or you could a third of the time with a flavourful braise that will mean no-fail, melt-in-your-mouth ribs with a smoky charred finish.…
If you’ve ever wanted to try a grilled spatchcock chicken, then you’re in the right place. It may sound complicated, but the truth is it’s actually really easy. Plus, when you spatchcock a chicken it will cook much faster and more evenly than a regular roast chicken. As long as you follow the correct time…
What’s the best coffee for cold brew? After many trials, it seems that a medium-dark roast coffee is the best option and I’ll explain why in this post. Plus, I’ve included my go-to cold brew recipe at the bottom. We drink a lot of cold brew in our house, (even during the cold winter months!)…
This BBQ sauce recipe is so good, I contemplated between posting the recipe for free or starting my own BBQ sauce brand. Luckily for you, I chose to give it all away for free because life’s too short for bad sauce… The secret to this sauce is the addition of the dried ancho chillies. Ancho…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen enough David Attenborough documentaries now to know that eating less meat is a good idea. Luckily these vegan sofritas veggie bowls are not just another meat substitute, they actually taste good. You can easily add this dish to your weekly dinner rotation for a delicious plant-based alternative.…
This is a quick guide on how to toast pecans the right way with a few flavour ideas to make them more interesting. These pecans are toasted with a little butter, cinnamon and chili to give them a tasty sweet and spicy flavour. Toasting nuts will always bring out more flavour so it’s good practice…
Strawberry puree is an easy (and delicious!) way to use up strawberries that are about to go bad. You can use this sauce with all sorts of things like yogurt, ice cream, smoothies, or even with some savory meat dishes. I like adding fresh lime to strawberries because it brightens them up and gives them…
Once you’ve tried Birria tacos, you’ll never go back to normal tacos. Fork-tender braised beef, golden-brown crispy taco shells dipped in an ultra-comforting beef consommé make these the true champions of tacos. They pack an extra punch of flavour from the addition of dried guajillo, cascabel and chipotle peppers and can be made in under…
Mac and cheese is an uber-comforting classic, but smoked mac and cheese is a game-changer of comfort food. You can’t just make a normal mac and cheese, throw it under some smoke and hope for the best. No, no, no. You’ll end up with stodgy, overcooked mac and cheese that’s pretty average. After many mac…
Here’s a quick guide on how to roast hazelnuts properly with an easy trick to peel them. I’m using raw, unpeeled hazelnuts here but you can also use peeled and blanched hazelnuts. Roast Them Extra Dark Just like how Parisian bakers like to bake their bread extra dark, the flavour of the hazelnuts will be…
This limoncello spritz is the definition of refreshing. My love for limoncello was born during my time spent cooking in Italy and this drink always reminds me of being there, and overindulging in heavenly Italian food. The after-dinner limoncello was the perfect remedy to bring you back to life after a long day (and night)…
How about a board of fork-tender, bite-through smoked chicken thighs this weekend? Or for Father’s day? You might as well because I’m giving away the blueprint to my ultimate BBQ spice rub for free. You’re welcome. These chicken thighs are marinated first in my BBQ spice blend and then sit overnight in a mixture of…
It’s no wonder ancho chili powder is one of the secret weapon spices in a lot of award-winning chilis. It’s rich almost chocolatey flavour is hard to replace. But the best part is, it’s so easy to make! The solution is to buy whole ancho chiles in bulk and blend them in batches whenever you…