Corn Bread
This cornbread is one I’ve been making for years. It’s easy, versatile and you can easily substitute cheeses or other flavourings with the basic corn bread recipe. It’s easy, not too sweet, a hint of heat from the Jalapenos and the cheddar on top gives almost a crunchy texture. Good with ribs, fried chicken a […]
Greek-Inspired Nachos
Forgive me for stating the obvious but there’s no such thing as Greek nachos but I can assure you lots of Greeks enjoy Tex-Mex flavours and that when I saw Bittman’s take on Greek-Style Nachos…I wish I thought of it first! It’s not a stretch of the imagination that one can think of using baked […]
Ultimate, Awesome & Easy Chili con Carne
Sometimes you’re busy, sometimes you don’t feel like cooking or sometimes you want something quick and easy. A comfort dish from your childhood also helps! Once again this past weekend I was called upon to cook-up a comfort dish at Toronto’s Harbourfront, near the skating rink. It’s cold outside and warming dishes is what’s cold […]
Greeked-Up Jalapeño Poppers
Today, I’m introducing you to a new ingredient called Pastourma. Pastourma, it is said, is where the origins of pastrami came from. Pastourma is stronger than pastrami and upon tasting this thin sliced cured beef, one immediately tastes garlic, paprika and notes of cumin and fenugreek. The origins of pastourma come from the Ottoman/Armenian cuisine […]
