Lunch and Dinner

Simple BBQ Burger

It’s important to note, before you get all in a huff and a puff, that this bbq burger in fact is not barbecued. I know, very sad. That being said, it does harness the delicious bbq flavour without the need to break out the charcoal. Ingredients lean ground beef burger buns of your choice* 1Continue reading “Simple BBQ Burger”

Foolproof Split Pea Soup: A Comfort Food Classic

Now it’s true. Split Pea Soup isn’t the prettiest in the soup family, but in my humble opinion, it is the tastiest. While this recipe isn’t “the grail” of split pea soup recipes, it more than makes up for in its easy, straightforward, low-fuss preparation and simple but robust flavour profile. If there’s one thingContinue reading “Foolproof Split Pea Soup: A Comfort Food Classic”

Easy Garlic Mussels and the Reason Why I’ll Never Buy Them in a Restaurant Again

For the longest time, mussels seemed like an impossible entree to tackle. Where do you source the mussels? What if you overcook them? Aren’t they expensive? Since I had never actually had them in anyone else’s home, I assumed that mussels were a “special occasion” type meal, on the same level as prime rib, tomahawkContinue reading “Easy Garlic Mussels and the Reason Why I’ll Never Buy Them in a Restaurant Again”

Longaniza Carbonara: Fusion At Its Best

Now, I’ll be the first to admit – I am not Italian. But I do love Italian food. I’ve also watched enough Genaldo Contaldo, Mario Batali, and Lydia Bastianich to earn an honorary Italian residency. Also, if you don’t know who those people are – shame on you. Shame. Now while my Italian street credContinue reading “Longaniza Carbonara: Fusion At Its Best”