Since its obviously bbq season, I’ve decided to compile some of the recipes that I’ve featured here so you can get some BBQ inspiration! So weather you are celebrating the 4th of July, or celebrated Canada day {Happy be-lated Canada Day!} this past week here are a few of my summer favorites!! Chilean BBQ Marinade {click…
Category: Fish & Meat
How to cook ribs: Mustard & Maple Glazed Ribs
Continuing with the bbq theme, I wanted to post a recipe featuring ribs to welcome the new season! Nothing says summer like a sizzling bbq! Ribs cooked on a bbq or in the oven are a delicious, summer favorite but many fret cooking them in fear of ending up with chewy, hard meat. The secret for…
Grilled Chicken Marinade : Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
The sweet summer weather is here [well at least in this part of the world] and you know what that means? Charcoal bbqs, outdoor meals, terraces and picnics! I wanted to share this yogurt-based marinade that is incredibly easy to prepare. The meat will be juicy and fragrant, with a crunchy and caramelized outer layer. You can even…
How to Cook Scallops
I have recently come to the conclusion that scallops are one of my favorite {if not my favorite} shellfish. Its sweet taste and supple, soft texture have won me over! However, when improperly handled {overcooked} they are tough, chewy and abominable! Keep it simple! Simplicity is the way to go when cooking shellfish, the most…
And then there were 3
A few weeks ago, before one of my dear friends left town, I let the boys take over the kitchen. Here is a peek of the madness that ensued…. We all wanted some fresh and sweet seafood, and the guys were able to put a great spin on a lobster dinner. The wonderfully cooked shari…
Ragout de Chevreuil: Venison stew
After giving us a taste of spring, Montreal weather decided it was too early for that and cooled down…. so what better way to get warmed up than a meaty, comforting stew on a chilly night! I love making stews because they are so soulful and satisfying. Since I tend to make a lot of…
BBQ Marinade: Pork & Lamb Chops
Due to the unexpected (and wonderful) warm weather we enjoyed last week in Montreal, we decided it was time for a BBQ. So I went down to Atwater market to visit the generously stocked Boucherie De Tours, which specializes in wonderful French cuts. On the menu for the first BBQ of 2012 Mtl: Marinated Lamb and…
Easy Lamb Roast
Hello, I hope you are having a lovely and relaxing weekend! As most of you know, I was away on a long trip and now that I am back home I ached for a hearty and satisfying meal. Like this luscious and easy lamb roast. This roast is perfect for a stress-free Saturday (or Sunday)…
Chilean BBQ marinade
I hope you are having wonderful week. This is a quick, little post for all the meat lovers out there! I know it’s still a while before we can dust-off our barbeques, but since I’m spending time with an out-of-this-world Chilean cook, Toni, I thought I should take advantage of this….and snatch another one of…
Moos’s steak’n’egg breakfast sammich
Taking advantage of the warm weather during our holiday trip, we hosted a grand bbq… fortunately there were some juicy leftovers! What is better than waking up to a steak’n’egg sandwich after a long night? I’m not really sure…. Steak’n’egg breakfast sammich Ingredients: 2 ciabatta breads, toasted 1 avocado, thinly sliced or mashed* 100+ g…
Bacalao a la Vizcaina
Note: I wanted to post this recipe before, but in the midst of the holiday craze I forgot. Better late then never… A Mexican Christmas is not complete without this hearty dish Waking up to a Bacalao sandwich served with a dark bock-style beer on Christmas day is heaven!! Every family has their way of…
Nopal con Trucha Ahumada
Hope you are having a wonderful New Year’s Eve gathering! Here is a beautiful and unusual entree… We’ve enjoyed this lovely little dish in many celebrations. The color and texture pairing is quite celebratory! The cactus leaf paired with the smokey, softly seasoned trout is nicely juxtaposed with the crunchy pita bread. Here’s how to…
Kitchen Nani 