#COOKING: BEND & SNAPS RECIPE (“LEGALLY BLONDE”-INSPIRED FOR HOLLYWOOD SUITE’S “REEL MEALS”)
Bend & Snaps! Our friends at Hollywood Suite enlisted our help crafting a yummy Legally Blonde-inspired creation as part of their Reel Meals Series. We're so thrilled to hear Mindy Kaling will be co-writing Legally Blonde 3, one of our favourite underdog stories of all time! How timely, especially since Legally Blonde will be premiering on Hollywood Suite June 28, 2020? Be sure to check-out their Blog for more movie-inspired delectables on their Blog here.
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#COOKING: KEY LIME PIE RECIPE
Key Lime Pie. Summer's back and this is my favourite pie of all time. Nothing compares to sweet and tart. Best of all, it is real simple and requires minimal baking! Now that's our kind of pie!
Crust:
1 1/2 cups Graham Crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup organic raw sugar
Pie Filling:
1 cup sour cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
8 limes, juiced (abt 2/3 cup)
Zest of 4 limes (put aside 1 tsp)
Topping:
1 cup whipping ...
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#COOKING: MACARONS RECIPE
Macarons. Happy Pride! To celebrate inclusion and diversity, we thought we'd finally conquer our fear of baking Macarons. These gave me major anxiety but I am pleased with the results first time out. Pride is about being fearless, being accountable and embracing yourself and all your flaws. While these weren't perfect and smooth, on the inside and taste wise, they were the real deal. We loved them and these festive treats certainly embody that spirit! To be a better baker means having a ...
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#COOKING: BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Banana Upside-Down Cake. My friend Michelle sent this one over, so I know this one is good. This Recipe was created by Jessie Sheehan and we made a few adaptations to it. It's basically an Pineapple-Upside Down Cake (see our Pineapple-Upside Down Cheesecake) but made with Bananas and even more caramel on-top.
Topping:
2-3 large bananas, sliced length-wise
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
1/2 tsp sea salt
Cake:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, ...
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#COOKING: CHEESY LATKES RECIPE
Cheesy Latkes. Our favourite place to get a Rösti (like a giant Latke) in Toronto, Mövenpick Marche recently ceased operations and we will miss them! We are left to our own devices and since we have creative freedom at home, we're doing these classic Potato Pancakes our way - with cheese. Latkes are popular among several cuisines including Jewish, German, Russian, Polish, Austrian, Hungarian and more. Serve these with a dollop of sour cream and smoked salmon, roast chicken or sausage if you ...
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#RECIPE: PERIWINKLES IN BLACK BEAN-CHILLI SAUCE RECIPE
Fried Periwinkles in Black Bean-Chilli Sauce. Periwinkles are a river snail, hence if you love mussels or clams, these will be up your alley! It's best to pluck the flesh out with a toothpick but so worth the work!
Ingredients:
2 lbs Periwinkles, cleaned
2 tbsps Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chillies, seeded and minced
2 shallots, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsps tapioca starch
1/4 cup chicken stock/water
2 tbsps white/cooking ...
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#EDITORSNOTE: LAUNCH OF “MR. WILL WONG COOKING”
This pandemic has brought out the worst of us and also the best of us. If you've been following along our Social Media channels you'll notice that this extra time at home as awoken a culinary renaissance for us and we've taken delight in sharing food inspiration and recipes on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If Recipes like Baked Lobster and Cheese Pasta, Dumplings, Mexican Shrimp Casear Cocktail, Peach & Blueberry Pie or just how to make basic amazing White Bread pique your curiosity, ...
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#COOKING: CORN CHEESE RECIPE
Corn Cheese. This is huge in Korea and you'll realize exactly why once you try. Imagine cheese, peppers, corn and chewy rice cakes all together. A sweet, textural sensation! You can serve it as an accompaniment to your rice or noodles and it's just as perfect on its own! What better way to observe Meatless Monday than with an amazing veggie dish that stands on its own?
Ingredients:
1 7 oz. can corn kernels, drained and pat dry
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 sweet green pepper, ...
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#COOKING: MEXICAN SHRIMP CAESAR COCKTAIL RECIPE
Mexican Shrimp Caesar Cocktail. If you love Shrimp Cocktail, your mind will be blown by this. This is NEXT. LEVEL. Thanks to my dear friend Cherie DeVaux for introducing me to this. You'll need plenty of Tortilla Chips to scoop-up this deliciousness that is a bit like Chips & Salsa, Shrimp Cocktail, Gazpacho and also a Caesar all-in-one! My life will never be the same. Gorgeous, fresh flavours. If you can locate some meaty, jumbo Argentinian Shrimp to make this happen, believe me, it is ...
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#COOKING: PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE CHEESECAKE RECIPE
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Cheesecake. We got this idea from a limited edition menu item at The Cheesecake Factory and have been mesmerized ever since. We made a few modifications and love our version too! This part-baked, part non-baked delight should be made a day in advance to let all the flavours absorb and the Cheesecake to set. 🍍🍒
Pineapple Cake:
1 can pineapple slices
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 tbsps sour cream, room temperature
4 tbsps whole ...
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