View step by step video instructions Pico de gallo screams ‘FIESTA’, it’s also super tasty. I think of Pico as a simple fresh salad that can accompany anything but best with some delicious fish or shrimp. I’ve visited Mexico many times, and the one thing that I kept going back for more was the Pico. …
Guacamole
View my step by step video This recipe puts the OLE! In GuacamOLE! Ripe Avocados are creamed with lime juice and enhanced with Jalapeño, salt, pepper, red onions, tomatoes and cilantro. And watch the video for a tip to keep your Guac from discoloring. Print Yum Guacamole IngredientsIngredients 2 ripe Avocados Juice of one lime …
Chicken Fajitas – A DJ BBQ recipe for Food Revolution Day
Watch my video special Food Revolution is an event I like to participate in yearly. It resonates so well with me as this is something I live with my own kids. Growing up with grandmothers, aunts and my own mother who are excellent cooks, it never occurred to me that there are so many kids …
Spiced Couscous
Watch my step by step video instructions I was introduced to Couscous many years ago and love the ease of it’s preparation.Couscous are granules of durum wheat. It comes in various sizes and is popular in North Africa and the Middle East. It is cooked by soaking in hot water to rehydrate. This recipe is …
Boneless Lamb Roast with Goat Cheese and Red Peppers
I’ve made a leg of lamb many times before, but when I learned how to make this at a course at George Brown Culinary, I fell in love with the simplicity of this recipe. Although cooking with a bone in has great advantages, a boneless roast can be stuffed, cooked and sliced to an elegant …
Deviled Eggs – With Mustard and Bacon
I have to admit, I’m not the biggest fan of eggs. But after making Deviled eggs more times than I’d like to admit, I find that I crave the delicious taste of cooked yolks creamed with mayonnaise and seasonings. Deviled eggs are also versatile, your options are endless and only limited by your creativity. Popular …
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Watch my step by step video Every great Thai red curry recipe starts with a luxurious paste made with red chillies, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, coriander roots, kaffir lime leaves and zest, fish sauce and shrimp or crab paste. Most grocery stores now carry both red and green curry paste, but if you want to make …
Easter Special – Marzipan Easter Eggs
Watch my Step by Step video Marzipan holds a special place in my heart. I grew up with this delight that was pressed into rubber molds, air dried and served to us every Christmas. Because of it’s popularity, it’s also made into egg shapes at Easter time and decorated with royal icing. Wouldn’t it be …
Schezwan Paste or Marinade
View my step by step video Schezwan cuisine that originated in the Sichauan province of China is bold and spicy and very popular in Indian Chinese cuisine. The addition of the authentic Sichuan peppers make this a true Schezwan sauce. In India, many people use dried Kashmiri chillies because it’s readily available and also used …
Mushroom and Chickpea Curry – Dhingri Chole
Watch my step by step video I recently flew from Mumbai to Dubai on Emirates Airlines and I was served this delicious Mushroom and Chickpea curry. I researched it when I returned home and learned that it is also known as Dhingri Chole. I loved the earthy taste and the combination of mushroom and …