#COOKING: OXTAIL WITH RICE & PEAS RECIPE
Oxtail with Rice & Peas. One of the greatest things about growing-up in Toronto is the vast array of diverse cuisines we have at our convenience. I am a huge fan of Caribbean cuisine, and while I've been a Chicken Roti and Jerk Chicken connoisseur my whole life, Oxtail of late has surged to the front as my new favourite. I thought I'd give it a go and while it takes a while to prepare, that little bit of extra love is worth it. Time to break-out the Slow Cooker! Gravy on rice makes ...
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#COOKING: ABALONE AND RAMEN RECIPE
Abalone and Ramen. One of the most sumptuous items you can have in Chinese Cuisine is Abalone. This nutritious shellfish, high in protein and Omega-3 is reserved for special celebrations and is on the pricier side. It has been dubbed "White Gold" for the amount of money it fetches. While it can be rather tricky to prepare as it can succumb to toughness if overcooked, fortunately, you can find amazing quality Abalone canned from places like China and Chile, which save you a lot of work. A good ...
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#COOKING: PORK FLOSS DOUGHNUTS RECIPE
Pork Floss Doughnuts. If you love bacon on your doughnuts, you'll love Pork Floss on it! Pork Floss is pork that's been dehydrated and seasoned to sweet-savoury goodness. Its texture is like a coarse Candy Floss and it's eaten as a topping, a filling or a snack on its own. We added these to our fave Ghetto Doughnuts with a vanilla icing and the results are magic! So simple! You'll love these.
Ingredients:
1 tube of Pillsbury Country Biscuit Dough (10 Biscuits)
Topping:
2 tbsps Black ...
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#COOKING: BLACK PEPPER FRIED CHICKEN STEAK RECIPE
Black Pepper Fried Chicken Steak. This is a favourite, which traditionally is deep-fried but I've adapted it for the Air Fryer. And it came out perfect! A crispy, Panko-crusted chicken fillet topped with a spicy, savoury brown gravy, served with rice. This is something I grew-up with, a staple at any Hong Kong-style Diner or food court, and actually not too tough to prepare at home. Come to think of it, this is a converging of Southern cuisine and Hong Kong cuisine. We know Americans in the ...
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#COOKING: BIBIMBAP RECIPE
BiBimBap. This healthy and cheerful Korean staple is an all-time favourite and I have been known to go through periods where all I eat is this. It is extremely hearty and fun to make. The term itself translates to "Mixed Rice", which is accurate. You assemble all the ingredients together, add the sauce and toss it like a salad. While the traditional recipe uses Bulgogi Beef, I'm doing a spicy Korean Chicken and adding-in fried Zucchini fritters, Hobak Jun and Japchae, Korean Glass Noodles. ...
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#COOKING: AIR FRYER TURON RECIPE
Air Fryer Turon. For those of you who aren't familiar with Filipino Cuisine, it honestly is so satisfying! One of my favourite things is Turon and it's been so long since I've had it. It's basically a sweet, caramelized egg roll with banana/plantain stuffed inside. So delicious. I was watching SELENA + CHEF and it was so cool seeing Toronto-born, New York-based Chef Jordan Andino guest star on the show, showing us how to make some traditional favourites. I love that his take on Turon has ...
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#COOKING: ROY CHOI “GHETTO DOUGHNUTS” RECIPE
Roy Choi's "Ghetto Doughnuts". We learned of this handy recipe from watching SELENA + CHEF. Who wouldn't want doughnuts at home in minutes? These are so simple, quick and satisfying. While Roy normally fries these in Crisco, I did these in the Air Fryer with a brush of coconut oil and honestly, they're still great and if anything healthier than deep frying. Try them out!
Ingredients:
1 tube of Pillsbury Country Biscuit Dough 1/2 cup granulated organic sugar 3 tbsps black sesame, ...
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#COOKING: SHRIMP SHAKSHUA RECIPE
Shrimp Shakshuka. "Shakshuka" is a Tunisian term for "mixture" and it is one of our favourite brunch items! Fancy, ethnic name aside this dish is incredibly delicious, comforting and real easy to make. Soft-poached eggs in crushed tomatoes, peppers and onions. Topped with some Goat Cheese. And some bread to sop it all up! While this Israeli favourite doesn't contain shrimp normally, we're doing it!
Ingredients: 1 28 oz can of crushed San Marzano Tomatoes 12 large shrimp 4-6 eggs 3 Roma ...
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#COOKING: “LAMINGTONS”
Lamingtons. We've always wanted to visit Australia and maybe one day post-Covid we finally will! This chocolate-dipped butter cake, sometimes filled with raspberries and raspberry jam is an Australian favourite. Australia Day is January 26, 2021! Happy Australia Day! 🇦🇺
Note these are extremely sweet and I have adapted the recipe to my tastes. You can increase the sugar in the cake and icing if you wish.
Cake:1 1/2 cup flour1/4 cup organic raw sugar1/3 cup corn ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “SELENA + CHEF” SEASON 2
I had my reservations about this, but actually found it very enjoyable. SELENA + CHEF debuted August 2020 on HBO Max (and on Crave in Canada with the HBO add-on), the Series taking the highly-likable Selena Gomez on a new journey each episode as she gets mentored by a top chef virtually.
While we didn't expect a second season this soon, it's already here before us and though we're waiting on some of the heavier hitters to begin production again amidst this Pandemic, this serves as ...
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