With it’s fresh, clean, Mexican-inspired flavours, this almost instant salad could be served as a side dish, though it packs the protein punch to stand…
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Cabbage & Cucumber
In looking at this dish even while assembling it, I could see that its appearance would benefit from some colour other than green. Julienned carrot…
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Chorizo & Chickpeas
I know this may sound like sacrilege, though chorizo may just be better than bacon. How could that be? Besides the bold, spicy paprika flavours,…
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Bacon-Wrapped Fish
Bacon and barbecue is all it took to sell me on this concept, though there’s a bit more to it. The plate in the photo…
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Cilantro Salmon
The name says it all, so if you like the clean taste of cilantro and the richness of salmon, you’re in the right place. For…
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Avocado Chicken Soup
Pureeing avocado into a soup may sound a little strange, though it brings an incredible richness that’s beautifully countered by the acid of the hot…
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Char-Grilled Oysters
As much as I’d like to take credit for this idea, it’s just my version of Drago’s Charbroiled Oysters. Even people who don’t like raw oysters…
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Avocado & Walnut Salad
Looking at the dressing for this salad, you might wonder where the flavour is. It’s just oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. The key is the…
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Grilled Yam
This is so simple, I hesitate to even call it a recipe. It reinforces the concept that when nature gives us good ingredients, our job…
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Clams & Chorizo
A pair of brilliant dishes I had at the always-outstanding Bistro 7 1/4 inspired this one simple creation. Chef Alexander Svenne constantly amazes me with clean…
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