Whether you're looking for an end-of-the-week treat, a night in with friends or a weekend indoor activity (because goodness knows it's not worth going outside when it's -27ºC...), this is your recipe. It's your sweet treat. Your indulgence. And, heck, chocolate's supposed to be … [Read more...] about Mexican Double Chocolate Cookies
“Mardi Margarita” (ou Mercredi): Two Times the Drinking if You’re French
I guess French-speaking people get to drink twice as many margaritas as anglophones? In English, we have Margarita Monday. But in French there's both Mardi Margarita (Tuesday) and Mercredi Margarita (Wednesday). Alliteration's a bitch, non? Well I say drink these whenever you … [Read more...] about “Mardi Margarita” (ou Mercredi): Two Times the Drinking if You’re French
Tequila Chicken Tacos with Guajillo Salsa
Do you think it's hard to make perfectly tender chicken? It's not. It's dirt easy. Any idiot could do it. All you need is a slow-cooker. The two (slightly trickier) steps to push the meal over the top are adding an awesome salsa and searing the chicken before sticking it in the … [Read more...] about Tequila Chicken Tacos with Guajillo Salsa
Montreal Campus Eats Throwdown: McGill vs. Concordia
Note: Since first writing this a couple years ago I'd definitely add La Pnthere Verte and Cafe Verdure to the competition, and then Lola Rosa would really have its work cut out for it. But for now, it's a throwdown between Lola Rosa and Burritoville only. Montreal's two … [Read more...] about Montreal Campus Eats Throwdown: McGill vs. Concordia
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Apple Pico de Gallo, Sherry and Toasted Pecans
In a party over-loaded with tacos and deliciously sloppy comfort food, this was my favourite dish. It was sweet and comforting, savoury and simple, with being overly heavy. The best part is that it's pretty easy. Sauté some stuff, add some sherry and stuff it into the squash … [Read more...] about Stuffed Acorn Squash with Apple Pico de Gallo, Sherry and Toasted Pecans
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry
When you buy and cook a squash, don't throw out the seeds. Sure, they're sticky and kind of gross, but if you wash them, strain them and toss them with salt, pepper and oil, they bake up to cheap treat perfection. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Seeds of 1 pumpkin or squash 1 tsp olive … [Read more...] about Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry
Three-Citrus Marmalade and Syrup
I love food lore and how so many traditions ring in the new year with something sweet. Like eating honey and apples at Rosh Hashanah or moon cakes at Chinese New Year. But the truth is that life isn't all sugar and spice and everything nice. There's a little bitterness in there, … [Read more...] about Three-Citrus Marmalade and Syrup
7th Annual Volk/Watson Extravaganza: The Pictures
My family's annual Christmas party happened yesterday. As usual, it was ridiculous: There were the beef tacos. And the chicken tacos. And the shredded chicken with Mexican rice, black beans and aioli crema. Since the party was tex-mex themed, there was a table with … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Volk/Watson Extravaganza: The Pictures
Pickling Things
If your family isn't all that rambunctious at Christmas time and you find yourself with a little too much time on your hands to think about the season, it's time to pickle things. There's really no better way to distract yourself. Other things you could do: You could instead … [Read more...] about Pickling Things
The 7th Annual Volk/Watson Christmas Extravaganza
It's that time of the year again—the time when I cook for 150 people who pass through my family's house over the course of the afternoon. Every year I choose a theme and make hors d'oeuvres, some over-the-top main courses, desserts, snacks and drinks. This year, in honour of my … [Read more...] about The 7th Annual Volk/Watson Christmas Extravaganza