Dubbed 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 Philippines. | Photo by Ben Kiely
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 to make the …
A 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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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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 …
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 …
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This is a fun way to celebrate the new year and share with the neighbours! I like to use a square cake …
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 …
Adobo, ultimate Filipino comfort food. | Photo courtesy of Ben Kiely.
Dubbed as the “unofficial official” national dish of…
This sweet bannock bread is very simple to make and yields …