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Dubbed as the “unofficial official” national dish of the Philippines, adobo is no doubt a staple on every Filipino family table. Widely popular for its simple basic ingredients and preparation, recipes for this dish vary from region to region. My Lola (grandmother), who was known far and wide for her wonderful cooking back home, used…
It’s pumpkin time and chef Ben Kiely suggests trying out this unique recipe for delicious Pumpkin Ale Beignets. The recipe uses Pumpkin Ale which adds another dimension and sweetness to the flavor of the dish. “I like to make these on Halloween when it’s cold outside because these nice warm beignets will warm you up!”…
The flavour combination of cider with the mussels for me is a perfect one. The west coast of Canada has some amazing apple orchards that produce a very unique tasting cider that is being used more in restaurants all over B.C. so please give this a try. Ingredients • 1 kg mussels, debeardedand scrubbed clean…
The flavour combination of cider with the mussels for me is a perfect one. The west coast of Canada has some amazing apple orchards that produce a very unique tasting cider that is being used more in restaurants all over B.C. so please give this a try. Ingredients • 1 kg mussels, debeardedand scrubbed clean…
This recipe is a real family treat. I love to serve it on a big platter and place it in the middle of the table so everyone can dig in! If you can’t find lamb stock, water or chicken stock work well. I recommend using a bone-in lamb shoulder for more flavour. I sometimes like…
Choereg is a traditional, slightly sweet bread, especially made for Easter time. It is delicious for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee, similar to a French brioche bread. Choereg can be made individually or as a large braided loaf of bread. One of the ingredients is a spice called Malheb, which is used in cooking…
The flavours in this dish are so fresh tasting. This dish is very simple, but for the best results it’s a must to use the best quality fruit available. For the Persian new year Nowruz this is a great way to finish a grand meal. Happy New Year to all our Persian readers. Ingredients •…
This is a fun way to celebrate the new year and share with the neighbours! I like to use a square cake mold if you can find one and once the cake has cooled slightly, cut it into bite size rectangles. Ingredients • 3-1/4 cups glutinous rice flour • 2/3 cup brown sugar • 7 ounces boiling water…
Here is a classic Taiwanese dish created by my student Eddie Liao at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville island. The aromatic ingredients in this dish fill your kitchen with amazing scents. This dish is served in the middle of the table for family and friends to enjoy. Ingredients • 2 lb Fresh clams…
Dubbed as the “unofficial official” national dish of the Philippines, adobo is no doubt a staple on every Filipino family table.
This sweet bannock bread is very simple to make and yields great results. I also like to use the bannock to make French toast for breakfast the next day. Original recipe makes 1 loaf. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup butter, melted 1-1/2 cups water Method Measure…
I like to serve this bread with various dips like hummus and tazaki.
These can be made with beef or lamb, and are usually served as a lunch snack.
