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Crispy Pork and Chicken Adobo
January 23 2023 ColumnsDubbed as the “unofficial official” national dish of the Philippines, adobo is no doubt a staple on every Filipino family table.
Adobo is the “unofficial” national dish of the …

Delicious pumpkin ale beignets
October 24 2022 ColumnsA few nice warm beignets will warm you up. | Photo by Ben Kiel
It’s pumpkin time and chef Ben Kiely suggests trying out this unique recipe for delicious Pumpkin Ale Beignets. The recipe uses …

Mussels steamed in cider with devon cream and thyme
September 5 2022 ColumnsThe 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…

Mussels steamed in cider with devon cream and thyme
June 20 2022 ColumnsThe 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 …

Braised Mediterranean-style lamb shoulder
June 6 2022 ColumnsThis 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…

Armenian Easter bread
April 11 2022 ColumnsPhoto by Ben Kiely
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 …

Persian pomegranate and orange blossom dessert
March 7 2022 ColumnsThe 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 …

Recipe by Ben Kiely - Armenian Easter bread recipe
March 22 2021 Recipes Baking Choereg. | Photo by Ben Kielya
Choereg is a traditional, slightly sweet bread, especially made for Easter time.
It is…

Chinese New Year sticky cake
January 20 2020 Columns Photo by Ben Kiely
This is a fun way to celebrate the new year and share with the neighbours! I like to use a square cake …

Taiwanese clams with basil by culinary art student Eddie Liao and Chef Instructor Ben Kiely
October 20 2014 Recipe by Chef Ben KielyHere 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 …