If you think pickling chilies ends at vinegar, black peppercorns and salt, think again. This paste becomes rich and mind-numbingly pungent from cilantro, garlic, and lime, and is lightened up by carrot. You're supposed to use green papaya and bitter melon, but I like baby steps, … [Read more...] about “Raw” vs. Canned Chilies and the “Ultimate Caribbean Chili Paste”
Local Organic Yellow Pea Curry (Almost Chana Masala)
Wondering what to do with those yellow whole peas in your Lufa Farms fresh basket? You can use them exactly as you'd use chickpeas. So soak them in a bowl of cold water overnight and then drain them and boil them with about two inches of water (2 cups dried chickpeas = 4 cups … [Read more...] about Local Organic Yellow Pea Curry (Almost Chana Masala)
Chana Masala: Northern Chickpea Curry
I usually stay away from the recipes in Indian cookbooks that you find on every restaurant menu. I'd rather try something different - different spices, different textures. But sometimes you want a classic. You want to know what the homemade version is really supposed to taste … [Read more...] about Chana Masala: Northern Chickpea Curry
Simple Seared Scallops
When Becky Selengut says, "Don't even think about turning down the heat," you listen. There are two pages in her book "Good Fish" on how to sear scallops. She breaks it down so any idiot (me) can do it. And for that, I thank her. Because I did it. I turned the heat to high, made … [Read more...] about Simple Seared Scallops
Canning, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free and Healthy Vegetarian Indian Cooking Classes in Montreal
Multiculturiosity offers three-hour canning and cooking classes in Montreal. Learn to make strawberry jam, dill pickles; gluten-free, lactose-free desserts; or Vegetarian Indian meals. Prices starting from $20 per person. Custom menus, flexible class times, and corporate packages … [Read more...] about Canning, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free and Healthy Vegetarian Indian Cooking Classes in Montreal
Warm Potato Salad with Mustard and Lemon Zest Vinaigrette
I've been eating a whole lot of rice lately. But sometimes you need to mix up your starches, and a warm potato salad (not the mayo-suffocated summer picnic potluck type) with a lemon zest vinaigrette is pure dairy-free, vegan comfort. It's also perfect for anyone who doesn't fall … [Read more...] about Warm Potato Salad with Mustard and Lemon Zest Vinaigrette
Lufa Farms Red, Yellow, Cherry and Zebrino Tomato and Arugula Salad with Peach-Sunflower Oil Vinaigrette
Don't have peach vinegar? Besides me, who does? Try balsamic or white balsamic instead. Just ran out of red, yellow and zebrino vine-ripened tomatoes picked that morning from Lufa Farms? I'd recommend a different kind of salad, then...the next best option would be organic cherry … [Read more...] about Lufa Farms Red, Yellow, Cherry and Zebrino Tomato and Arugula Salad with Peach-Sunflower Oil Vinaigrette
Spiced Fruit Chaat for a Sunny Spring/Summer Day
Feels like summer! And that means that while most people are craving a fruity, boozy drink on a terrasse somewhere, I'm craving exotic fruit, straight up.... ...which is very similar to the rest of the year, except now I get to eat it outside in the sunshine. And I'm taking my … [Read more...] about Spiced Fruit Chaat for a Sunny Spring/Summer Day
Peanuts and Coconut Milk at Talay Thai
I always figure a good measure of Thai place is their pad thai. Like omelette and miso soup at a sushi place, or pierogies at a Polish place, or...pepperoni and cheese at a pizza place, I guess; it's a dish that you just have to do well if you want respect. My favourite Toronto … [Read more...] about Peanuts and Coconut Milk at Talay Thai
Quebec Nordic Shrimp in Green Curry Sauce
I've made this simple, blended green curry paste before and decided it was about the easiest thing in the world and never again should I buy a bottled green chili paste. And I never have. This time, same curry paste, fewer vegetables. I replaced the blanched broccoli (also so … [Read more...] about Quebec Nordic Shrimp in Green Curry Sauce