I love morning smoothies, but for the last year and a half I couldn't make them. Until now. My roommate moved out. And the first thing I did was make a cantaloupe-mint smoothie. My former roommate was a late riser, and I never wanted to wake him up by blasting the blender at … [Read more...] about Moving Day Smoothie
Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free
Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
This recipe for rhubarb cobbler comes from Alice Medrich's Flavor Flours, which is a gluten free cookbook that wasn't being marketed as gluten free back in 2015 when it came out. Now it is. I'm not sure if it's selling better, but it should be, because this woman can write a … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
Vegan Sushi: Baked Sweet Potato Tempura (Gluten Free)
If you think tempura is not for the gluten free types, think again. Also think harder if you think tempura is always greasy and bad for you. It doesn't have to be. And finally, if you think sushi is not for vegans, go to Sushi Momo. Then try to recreate it at home, like I … [Read more...] about Vegan Sushi: Baked Sweet Potato Tempura (Gluten Free)
Rosé Braised Turkey Leg with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives and Rosemary
Rosé and turkey? Yes. White wine just wasn't summery enough. Plenty of recipes call for white wine, from butter sauces to mussels, and plenty call for red, from coq au vin to braised beef. But since turkey leg falls somewhere between chicken and beef in terms of white meat … [Read more...] about Rosé Braised Turkey Leg with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives and Rosemary
Humboldt Squid Slow Cooker Ragout: Sustainable Seafood alla Italiana
Yes, I know it's Nordic shrimp and snow crab season here in Quebec. Yes, we're getting lobster from the Îles-de-la-Madeleine. And yes, I can even get fresh (farmed) BC sockeye or other Pacific salmon. So why am I buying tubes of sustainable Humboldt squid from the freezer section … [Read more...] about Humboldt Squid Slow Cooker Ragout: Sustainable Seafood alla Italiana
Côte Nord Crab Mushroom Risotto with Chickpeas
Back in February I did a television segment for Global Montreal and was given a bag of dried crab mushrooms from the North Shore (the Côte Nord) of Quebec to present on the show. They're very similar to lobster mushrooms in look, so I figured they'd be good in risotto. To … [Read more...] about Côte Nord Crab Mushroom Risotto with Chickpeas
Brined Barbecued or Roasted Turkey Leg with Ground Provisions
Okay, this is not a gorgeous shot. All that flaccid skin reminding you of the geriatric wing (I meant of the hospital, but I suppose your grandfather's elbow also applies). But all those wrinkles just mean that when this beast of a turkey thigh and neck are roasted, that skin … [Read more...] about Brined Barbecued or Roasted Turkey Leg with Ground Provisions
The Best Gluten Free Pizza: Don’t Make the Crust Yourself
"But... you can't eat pizza?" That's the standard incredulous sentence I hear when I tell people I'm gluten intolerant. Well, that or something sad about baguette. Quebeckers really love their breads. I know. I've eaten them (pre-gluten intolerance). I even essentially wrote a … [Read more...] about The Best Gluten Free Pizza: Don’t Make the Crust Yourself
Southwest Chicken Enchiladas with Farmer’s Market Pink Oyster Mushrooms and Dry Bandol Rosé
How could I not buy these pink oyster mushrooms from Laura's Locals at the Rillito Farmer's Market in Tucson, Arizona? I've never eaten pink ones before, and though I was promised (presumably by Laura) that they taste the same as white...well, they're pink! Now, I've never … [Read more...] about Southwest Chicken Enchiladas with Farmer’s Market Pink Oyster Mushrooms and Dry Bandol Rosé
Southwestern Tequila Shrimp Skewers and Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Here are another two recipes from Savvy Southwest Cooking. The Gulf of Mexico has some sustainable shrimp options, but make sure you source yours carefully to avoid food colorants, antibiotics, sea lice and other parasites and chemicals. Not to mention the destruction to … [Read more...] about Southwestern Tequila Shrimp Skewers and Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes