Recipe: Crab cakes

Crab cakes are a delicious, elegant treat.  They make an impressive appetizer for a dinner party, but you don't need a special occasion. After all, who is more deserving than you?!  And they are much easier to make than you would think.  I promise!

Recipe: Tuna Tartare

My apologies for not posting in awhile. You'd think unemployment would give me more spare time, right?  But I broke my camera, and I'm also in the process of fine tuning some recipes - so be on the lookout for new recipes to come!

Those of you that know me, will probably know that I have a special place in my heart for raw protein.  From oysters, to carpaccio, to tartare! Below is my recipe for easy tuna tartare.  Say goodbye to expensive restaurant prices and stingy portions!

Recipe: Memories of Montfort Chicken

My love for Montfort chicken sandwiches began many years ago, late night after too many drinks.  However, this is not one of those dishes that you eat sober and wonder "What was I thinking?! - it is truly delicious!  If you've never had one before, I agree that chicken, pineapple and a creamy garlic sauce does sound odd (I don't even like Hawaiian pizzas) but believe me, this just works!

Recipe: Maple Soy Salmon

This is an adaptation of my sister Lien's recipe, primarily because I can never remember what she told me...    This is a truly fusion recipe, with Asian, Canadian and Latin ingredients, and would work well with any meaty fish such as halibut or cod.

Recipe: Authentic Bolognese Sauce

Contrary to popular belief, bolognese sauce is not just meat in tomato sauce.  Authentic bolognese sauce has a much creamier, delicate flavour; thanks primarily to the addition of milk.  Yes, you read that correctly - milk.

Recipe: Braised Beef Short Ribs

Beef short ribs used to be a really inexpensive cut of meat; but as people began to realize it's deliciousness, up went it's prices! It's still very affordable, and if you haven't discovered beef short ribs yet - what are you waiting for?!  You can eat the ribs as is, but my current obsession is to shred the meat and make grilled cheese sandwiches.  YUM!  Braised beef short ribs also make a great alternative to steaks if you're having a dinner party.  Just let the ribs cook, while you enjoy yourself.

Recipe: Split Pea and Ham Soup

This is a classic soup that often gets ignored.  Granted split peas are not the most appetizing shade of green; but if you can overcome it's humble appearance, you'll be rewarded with a delicious satisfying soup!

Recipe: Cauliflower Soup

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and indulgence! You're also probably feeling the consequences....  What's better than soup to shake off the over-eating blues and also warm you up on a cold winter day? 

Recipe: Cevapi

This is a long overdue post.  My goal was to perfect my own cevapi (pronounced che-va-pee) recipe in 2011, and I don't think I can do any better than this!  Of all my recipes to date, this one involved the most thorough trials and revisions.  It also underwent a series of blind samplings by a carefully chosen group of discerning tasters - my husband, my brother-in-laws, and a few carnivorous friends.  The recipe is not 100% authentic but it is Bosnian approved (Thanks Mico!) and it's so delicious I promise you no one will complain!