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Soups
Chinese Healthy Soup: Ginseng and Other Adaptogens
I have a New Years tradition with a friend to make a giant pot of soup with a ton of vegetables from Chinatown, the reason being that after a late night of drinking it feels good to start the new year with something healthy, hot and easy to digest. And Chinatown is usually the … [Read more...] about Chinese Healthy Soup: Ginseng and Other Adaptogens
Kimchi Stew – Kimchi Jigae (pork-free)
When I saw that a pork-free kimchi stew won a best recipe award on The Guardian website, I figured it was time to use up the rest of my 2018 batch of kimchi and grab a box of tissues. The spicy stew is supposed to be earthy and rich and deep, but my versions in the past have … [Read more...] about Kimchi Stew – Kimchi Jigae (pork-free)
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
Chipotle Scallop and Halibut Chowder (dairy-free)
When I was in Tucson, Arizona over Christmas I cooked my way through a handful of recipes in a local cookbook called Savvy Southwest Cooking. The book has a lot of seafood options, despite heralding from a landlocked state. No problem, because Whole Foods and Sprouts both have … [Read more...] about Chipotle Scallop and Halibut Chowder (dairy-free)
Making Soup and Living Dangerously: Pressure-Caramelized Carrot Soup
I've always been a little scared when my pressure cooker starts whistling. when it comes to full pressure, this little yellow button pops up and there's a high-pitched noise that makes me think the top is going to explode. Apparently, this used to be a real concern, but these … [Read more...] about Making Soup and Living Dangerously: Pressure-Caramelized Carrot Soup
One Love Soup: Vegan and Gluten Free Minestrone
Ras Iville Wright understands the need for soup. I originally met Wright every week for an entire summer at Harbourfront Centre where he'd set up his giant pot at a food stall every weekend for festivals. It contained a vegan variation on Jamaican pepper pot soup: chunks of … [Read more...] about One Love Soup: Vegan and Gluten Free Minestrone
Sad Stomach Soup: Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho’ Ga)
The worst feeling in the world is feeling stomach sick, I think. Okay, maybe not the worst feeling. But it's no fun. Not wanting to eat is also bad, as I experienced recently while away on a work trip. Lying in bed for a day with my knees elevated to relieve the pressure on my … [Read more...] about Sad Stomach Soup: Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho’ Ga)
Shrimp and Cod Chowder (Dairy-Free)
Facts: My dad loves seafood chowder and I wanted to make it for him. Problem: It contains gluten and dairy. Goal: Create a gluten free, dairy free seafood chowder recipe that's as good as the original. Challenge: I didn't want to use coconut milk because it makes … [Read more...] about Shrimp and Cod Chowder (Dairy-Free)
Spicy Fish Soup with Turmeric and Lemongrass (and deep-frying for skinny people)
This is what you need to eat on a rainy summer day. It's spicy and hot and rich but not heavy. And most importantly, it'll warm you up from the inside. The best part? You get to shallow-fry a bunch of garlic. It's not scary, it doesn't waste a ton of oil, and it tastes delicious. … [Read more...] about Spicy Fish Soup with Turmeric and Lemongrass (and deep-frying for skinny people)