What a year this past week has been. The COVID-19 outbreak has fundamentally changed the way we live in a matter of days. This is a stressful and uncertain time. Over the weekend I felt like I had the weight of the world on my shoulders, thinking about what would come to pass, for me…
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Lemon Roasted Salmon and Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto Chips
This time next week, I will be eating sugar bread, firm tofu, black beans, cheese and swigging back bourbon. Less than one week left in my Whole30 challenge. I do feel great now that I’m in the “tiger blood” phase of the challenge – feeling energetic and strong, mentally sharp, sleeping well, etc. I’ll give…
One-Pot Greek Roast Chicken with Potatoes & Asparagus
Happy New Year! I hope the new decade is off to a good start for all of you and if you’ve set resolutions for the year, I hope you haven’t lost the willpower to see them through just yet – it’s only day 2, 364 to go. As you may know, if you have been…
Sous Vide Tandoori Chicken Wraps
So, I’m fresh off a work retreat at a secluded cottage in Quebec. We were five people and stayed in a chalet that slept 25, or at least that’s what the property listing said. There were in fact only 11 beds so I guess past guests were encouraged to get creative about testing the lumbar…
Sous Vide Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Salsa
As discussed, assuming you’ve been following along closely, I recently acquired an Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker. I first fell in love with this method of cooking when I discovered the Sumac Chicken at Fairouz. I wouldn’t typically go in for chicken at a restaurant, but the example from the Middle Eastern restaurant on…
Mediterranean Vegetable Hash with Baked Eggs and Feta
This is an awesome vegetarian brunch option or meatless Monday meal. Just because a recipe features eggs, does that automatically lump it into the breakfast category? Don’t limit your imagination when it comes to this meal, it is equally delicious, regardless of the time of day. Serve with toasted sourdough to sop up the…
Shrimp Po’ Boy
This is a dish best consumed without lipstick. Am I the only one who ends up with lipstick on their chin and their nose when eating a burger? The bold lip is my signature makeup look but is often at odds with my appetite for saucy sandwiches. So, if you’re like me and have…
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Taco Tuesday! I love fish tacos. Our city definitely has some great examples of this dish. There is something to be said for the tempura-battered, deep-fried version, but sometimes you just want a lighter alternative. This recipe serves up your grilled – with a simple marinade of lime juice, olive oil and salt and…
Goat Cheese Pasta Primavera
I have more wardrobe malfunctions than Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl. Earlier this year, I was walking to a date and made the fatal mistake of taking too long a stride while wearing a pencil skirt. The modest slit in the front of the skirt, split from it’s natural resting place just above…
