“Eat Like You Give a Fork” by Mareya Ibrahim has over 80 forking delicious recipes, a quarter of which I’ve added to my to do-list. I tackled this one tout suite as it’s one of my hubby’s faves. Mareya’s Curry Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups are light, satisfying and bursting with flavour. If you’re kosher, try subbing…
Sam Sifton’s Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma – Proof Positive
I’ve been outta the kitchen for weeks now. That’s what happens when Jane, Mary, Candace and Diane’s Book Club enters your life. First there was the LA movie premiere on May 6, then the May 18 opening night viewing. My jitters were reserved for the reviews, which turned out mighty fine considering how hard it is for…
Holiday Chicken – Thanks, Recipe Whisperer
I’m grateful to everyone who shares her favourite recipes with me — so grateful in fact, that if the recipe passes my love test, I subsequently share it with you. Susan Schwartz is today’s “Recipe Whisperer.” She encouraged me to try this Holiday Chicken recipe that hails from the much-loved Mosaic Cookbook. Good call, Susan!
Asian Style Lettuce Wrap – Piece of Cake
I waffle. I research, then I waffle some more. It seems that there’s a huge contingent of people, you know who you are, who are majorly in love with their Instant Pots. Then there’s those of us who scratch our heads in wonder. Really? A complex, countertop appliance that pressure cooks, slow cooks, makes rice, makes…
Senegalese Chicken Yassa – Exploring the World
This past week I’ve been exploring the world. I met my Mexican hairless xoloitzcuintli grand puppy, finally enjoyed the Morikami Japanese Gardens, visited the incredible Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby‘s exhibit – I Refuse to be Invisible at the Norton Museum with Cecilia Simms and sampled this fantastic Senegalese Chicken Yassa, a recipe from the Casamance region of southern Senegal. This Chicken Yassa recipe hails from the lovely cookbook, Eating Clean in Costa Rica….
Garlicky Glazed Carnival Chicken – A Quickie
Where do you want to spend time and where do you want to save time? Time is our most precious commodity. I love spending time cooking, and I’m even more delighted when I cook something delicious in a jiffy. Garlicky Glazed Carnival Chicken practically cooks itself — a huge return for a little effort. Garlicky Glazed…