Ying and yang. Batman and Robin. Blueberries and eggs. Some things were just meant to be together. I know you are probably scrunching up your face right now in disgust at the very thought of putting blueberries in your eggs, but hear me out. If you’ve never experienced it, the combination of bursts of sweet …
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This savory Stuffed Acorn Squash with Chicken Sausage and Fried Sage brings together all the flavors of fall in one delicious, healthy meal. When the air begins turning crisp, it signals the start of my favorite time of year: Squash Stuffing Season. How can one not be excited about the opportunity to combine a limitless …
Enjoy a glorious taste of Jamaica with this simple Ackee and Saltfish recipe. It makes a savory and delicious Paleo, Whole30, and Keto-friendly breakfast. One complaint that tends to get thrown around by people following a Paleo/Keto/Whole30 diet is that they grow tired of eggs for breakfast. I implore such people to take off the …
In July of 1951, Mr. Henry Cabot Broccoli found himself in the middle of post World War II China. As the executive operations manager of a booming pencil company, he had played an integral part in planning the company’s overseas expansion. Now Henry had been sent to Shanghai to oversee the operation as it came …
In this simple steamed clams recipe without wine, clams are cooked in a garlicky broth then finished with a little lemon, parsley, and ghee. They make a perfect summer appetizer or protein base for a complete meal. In hindsight, I now realize that all of my family’s summer gatherings were really just excuses to eat …
During my recent travels in Ireland, I had several variations of the Irish Breakfast. It’s a hearty meal comprised of some relatively simple ingredients like eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, and toasted soda bread. The combination ends up being pure joy, and is sure to kick start any day of the week. Traditionally, an …
This Easy Skillet Ratatouille recipe is a quick and simple way to prepare ratatouille without baking or using a mandoline slicer. It makes a delicious and healthy side dish that’s loaded with summer vegetables. For some inexplicable reason, I am still surprised to find myself surrounded by zucchini every summer. “Where’d all this darn zucchini …
Sous vide green beans with garlic and coriander makes an incredibly delicious side dish. This cooking method provides fresh string beans with incredible flavor without compromising their crispy texture or bright green color. I’ll admit it. Sous vide cooking was always a bit of a mystery to me. I knew that it involved water and …
Diced bacon provides the savory while chunks of fresh pineapple add the sweetness in this flavorful Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Pineapple. This post was originally published June 11, 2018 and last updated May 17, 2020. The year was 1962. The place: the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario. Greek immigrant and pizza chef Sam Panopoulos has …