Portokalopita (Πορτοκαλόπιτα)
Portokalopita is an Greek compound word translated into “orange pie”. The first time I ever saw this dish was about a decade ago at my friend Maria’s blog, “Kali Orexi”. I had never before heard of this dessert, I have never ever eaten a Portokalopita. It’s been over a decade since my original post and […]
Best Beer Battered Fish Ever!
Last week I was given the opportunity to set-up a pop-up/vending stand for Father’s Day apres-bike ride along Toronto’s scenic Don Valley. The event was held at the Evergreen Brickworks and the challenge for me was to step-in last minute to fill the shoes of another chef who couldn’t keep their commitment to cook for […]
The Kingham Plough’s Breast of Duck With Evesham Lentils
Last week the mighty Stratford Chef’s School brought an entourage of teachers, directors and students to Toronto for a day of instruction in the kitchen by Chef Emily Watkins. With not even 24 hours in Canada and just coffee and innate passion for food did this young chef based in Oxfordshire (an hour outside of […]
Yorkshire Pudding
Yorkshire Puddings are an accompaniment served along with Prime Rib Roast. They are made of an egg and milk batter and the most successful “Yorkies” are big and fluffy with holes in them so that you may add “au jus” into them. You’ll need reserved beef drippings/fat from your roasting pan, muffin tin and a […]
Slow Prime Rib Roast au Jus
Another Christmas has come and gone. I hope all of you had a restful day, nothing too stressed, few family arguments, much laughter and memorable moments. I spent my day with my immediate family and we enjoyed a classic Prime Rib Roast with the usual fixins’ and some Greek touches. For as long as I […]
Seafood Pie With Rosti Topping
Last year I recall seeing many seafood & fish pie dishes being presented by my Brit friends ‘oer across the pond. To all of you, each and every pie you baked had me salivating and I promised you all and myself to add this dish to my roster. The kicker for this dish is what […]
Shepherd’s Pie
I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out. My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean […]
