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Irish Organic Salmon with Lemon, Dill & Asparagus
I adore salmon. There are so many wonderful things about this pink beauty that it’s hard to know where to begin. Prized for its rich fatty flesh, salmon is a heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish that's as...
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Grilled Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Scallops & Squid
One of my favourite salads to make summer rolls around, is my fabulous Grilled Seafood Salad with tiger shrimp, jumbo scallops and calamari combined with grilled asparagus, fresh sliced avocado and...
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Victoria Sponge with Strawberries & Whipped Cream
Named after Queen Victoria herself, there are few cakes that can beat this British classic. The Victoria Sponge was reputably her favourite cake, however it was Anna Duchess of Bedford, one of the...
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Red Sangria with Cointreau & Seasonal Berries
A refreshing, easy and delicious cocktail for a warm summer afternoon is a colourful pitcher of red Sangria, typically made with red wine, triple sec, fresh seasonal fruit and a touch of citrus...
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Crisp Corn & Clam Fritters with Lemon Cilantro Sauce
We all have our favourite appetizer recipes. The best are the ones that you know can be done quickly and can be prepped ahead of time. And if they also get consistent rave reviews from guests, you know...
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Grilled Lamb Chops with Greek-Style Marinade
Fresh and fragrant with bright tangy flavours, a traditional Greek marinade of olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme and lemon juice must be one of the perfect partners with grilled lamb chops. Carving a rack...
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The Fifth Grill & Terrace: A Romantic Warehouse Gem
Converted from a turn-of-the-century warehouse with original post and beam ceilings, wide plank floors, exposed piping and old 1902 freight elevator that whisks guests up to the beautiful fifth floor...
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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
An all time favourite, these old fashioned peanut butter cookies, with their classic criss-cross imprint on top, are absolutely irresistible. These are one of the cookies that my Mom used to make when...
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Baked Eggplant Chermoula with Grain Salad & Yoghurt
Inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi's Chermoula Aubergine with Bulgar and Yoghurt from his newest cookbook Jerusalem, I made this easy and delicious vegetarian dish which I served with Grilled BC Red Snapper....
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Creamy Broccoli, Cauliflower & Leek Soup with Stilton
This rich and creamy Broccoli, Cauliflower & Leek Soup is a delicious and heartwarming dish on a chilly night, and gets an extra boost of flavour from some crumbled stilton, the creamy blue-veined...
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Moules Mariniere: A Brasserie Classic
Wine, cream, and butter — the holy trinity of any devout epicurean. Together they produce a mighty potion rich enough to enhance any dish. One of my favourites is Moules Mariniere, a classic dish found...
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Coronation Chicken: A British Royal Favourite
The Queen reaches an historic anniversary this weekend on June 2, as she celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of her Coronation. There are a number of modern dishes named after British Royalty,...
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Crab & Avocado Salad with Mango and Ginger
Light, healthy and delicious, this tantalizing tower of Crab & Avocado Salad with Mango and Ginger makes a stunning first course or light al fresco feast. Luscious layers of diced avocado,...
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Chicken, Barley & Zucchini Salad with Orange and Goji
Bursting with fibre-rich barley, this healthy Chicken, Barley & Zucchini Salad with Orange, Mint and Goji Berries helps slow down the absorption of sugar keeping energy levels up. Adapted from...
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Grilled Swordfish with Leek, Shiitake & Fava Succotash
There's no other fish quite like swordfish. When marinating this succulent fish, my mantra is usually 'less is more' — a little lemon juice and olive oil, and that's it. However, this intense marinade...
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Greek-Style Pork Rib Chops with Lemon & Oregano
Pork has an incredible ability to embrace a great variety of marinades and bright flavours, making every recipe a unique culinary experience, whether it's smokey Slow Roasted Pulled Pork Carnitas,...
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Coriander & Fennel Crusted Salmon with Asparagus
An aromatic mixture of toasted coriander and fennel seeds become the fragrant foundation for a wonderfully flavourful dry rub for salmon. Coarsely ground with white peppercorns and seasoned with a...
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A Moroccan Mezze: Fava Bean Hummus
Similar to Middle Eastern hummus, Moroccan Byesar uses fava beans, also known as broad beans, instead of chickpeas. Fresh favas, with their faintly sweet, herbal flavour and beautiful pale green color,...
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Rhubarb, Honey & Orange Oatmeal Morning Muffins
Light, healthy, moist and delicious, these Rhubarb, Honey & Orange Oatmeal Muffins take full advantage of the abundance of rhubarb in the markets these days. Made with buttermilk, oats, whole wheat...
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Onion Bhaji with Cucumber Mint Raita
A classic Indian snack, Onion Bhaji are absolutely delicious and completely addictive little deep-fried fritters made with a fragrant combination of chopped red and yellow onions and a selection of...
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