A 2 Kg Octopus Got an octopus to use and not sure what to do? Not to worry… Follow along here and learn how to prepare octopus by for use in all sorts of dishes. Two Very Small Octopuses These cute little octopuses (and yes, it is ‘octopuses’, not ‘octopi’), are about six inches (15 […]
What is Saffron and what is Safflower? Learn how not to be fooled by crafty vendors who try to sell cheap Safflower as the real Saffron. Saffron is widely known as the world’s most expensive spice. Luckily, a little of it goes a long way and just a tiny pinch will lend a dish a […]
Rice Noodle Roll (腸粉), at Jadeland in Ottawa was not very pretty, but was generously filled with Shrimp. I gave it a Rating of 3 out of 5. The Jadeland Restaurant in Ottawa’s Chinatown has been around for a very long time. It generally serves pretty decent food, although, in all honesty, not so memorable […]
Spicy Dried Squid Banchan is a Korean Banchan Side-Dish featuring strips of Squid in a thick sweet, and spicy sauce of Chili and Garlic. Spicy Dried Squid Banchan is my interpretation of a Korean favorite known as Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum. It is a dish, commonly served cold, featuring strips of squid cooked in a thick, sweet sauce […]
Shu Mai (燒賣) at the All Happy Family Restaurant in Edmonton were not very pretty, but they were tasty enough and deserved a 3 out of 5 Rating. The only really good dish I had at the All Happy Family Restaurant in Edmonton was their Green Onion Pancake , which was excellent. The rest of […]
The Sweet Rice Ball Soup at Harmony in Ottawa had a lovely blend of textures and a richly aromatic stock. It earned a 4 out of 5 Rating. The soup you see pictured above was served to me at the Harmony Restaurant in Ottawa’s Chinatown. It turned out to be something of an unexpected novelty […]
Wensleydale Bites are a delicious little appetizer featuring toasted Baguette sections with delicious Wensleydale Cheese and Liver Pâté. Sometimes I like just playing around in the kitchen, and this little appetizer I put together one day turned out very nicely. I chose the name ‘Wensleydale Bites, because the star of the show is the delicious, […]
Basic Miso Soup is fundamental in Japanese cuisine. It exists on almost every Japanese Restaurant menu and is a simple dish worth learning. Strictly speaking, a miso soup could be any soup given an umami boost with the addition of the Japanese fermented soy-bean paste known as ‘Miso’ but generally, the soup base is the […]
The Grilled Sanma at Hakata Ramen in Montreal was visually appealing, but the general execution was only deserving of a 2 out of 5 Rating. Hakata Ramen, as the name suggests, specializes in Ramen dishes, but they also have a wide selection of Japanese and Korean appetizers and main dishes. Some of these are very […]
Beef with Pickled Mustard Greens (酸菜炒牛肉絲) combines Sweet and Sour Pickled Mustard Greens, Ginger, and Rice Wine to round out the tender beef. This dish pairs shreds of tender Beef with the sharp, sour and sweet notes of Pickled Mustard. It is quite a pretty dish, but it is not one you are likely to […]
Pork with Straw Mushroom, or 叉燒炒草菇, uses leftover Roast Pork, and stir-fries it with dried Chili, Baby Bok Choy, and meaty Straw Mushrooms. This recipe specifically calls for roast Pork, rather than uncooked. This could be Char Siu purchased in a shop, or else the leftovers from a roast of Pork made at home. Here, […]
Dough being rolled for dumplings The Basic Dumpling Wrapper Dough we are making here is of the unleavened, wheat flour variety. It is probably the most common dumpling wrapper dough all around the world, especially among home cooks. You will find it in such diverse types as Chinese Jaozi, Xiaolongbao, and Wontons, as well as […]
These Sweet Pepper Parsnips are a delightful Tapas-style dish composed of Parsnip batons served in a Roasted Red Pepper and Sherry Sauce. This dish was originally created as a side dish for a Beef Roast, but it also works very nicely as Spanish Tapas style dish, rather along the lines of Patatas Bravas. The difference […]
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