Continuing my obsession with the aromatic invasive herb, here’s minty potato salad that works brilliantly with everything from chicken to asparagus and BBQ salmon with mint and basil, which add new flavours […]
MORE MINTED MUNCHIES
COMFORTING CURRY
Here we are in self-isolation, the whole world now included. As a writer, I believe I’ve been in training for this situation all my life. And as “a writer who cooks,” I’m […]
THE SALADE NIÇOISE DEBATE
The argument over what constitutes an authentic Salade Niçoise continues to rage. Today, I’m adding fuel to the fire, as I continue my search for new salmon recipes.
LAST OF THE SUMMER SALADS
As we head into autumn while hoping for another glorious Indian summer-like fall, it’s one last chance to taste the rich, ripeness of fresh local tomatoes in three quite different salads—Caprese, village […]
MARKET TO TABLE: THE COOKBOOK
Putting all my adventures in the kitchen in one place may be the start of another cookbook, as a companion to my new television series, Market to Table, on Bell Fibe TV1 and YouTube.
SUNNY MARKETS
In summer, farmers’ markets flourish in cities, and on Market to Table we’ve barely scratched the surface.
TASTES LIKE LOBSTER, LOOKS LIKE THE DEVIL
Just about the ugliest fish in the world is also one of the tastiest and has suddenly become very fashionable. Its monkfish.
BEET THIS!
Fall farmers’ markets dot the city and bring the country to town, so we can buy really, really fresh food.
CHEESY COMFORT FOOD
Cauliflower cheese, by a writer who cooks, not a cook who writes.
CHICKEN AND LEEK PIE
DIARY: Channelling Nigel Slater, Gina Mallet and distant ancestors. RECIPE: Chicken and leek pie.
Gentlemans Portion 