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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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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Prawns & Peas
I fully intended to make this almost-instant stir-fry using snow peas. After failing to pay attention while during my weekly grocery gathering, I ended up…
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Pickerel Piquant
This one’s definitely got an Indian flavour profile, though using fresh, Manitoba pickerel keeps it local. You could use fish filets if you’re very carefully…
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Coconut Fish
It doesn’t get any faster or easier than this Thai-inspired fish dish. The bright flavours of the cilantro and lime juice perfectly balance the…
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Hearty Calamari
Apparently the cold weather is drawing me toward warm, satisfying lentils. It’s amazing how hearty calamari can be when served with these almost perfect…
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Tarragon Char
There’s a simple elegance to cooking and plating a fish whole or nearly whole as the case is here. I removed the head and tail…
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Spicy Seafood Soup
The heat of the chili flakes is tempered by the coconut milk in this rich, yet easily prepared soup. If shrimp and scallops aren’t your…
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Salsa Pickerel
Many who know me are convinced my mother drank heavily while I was in the womb. They are probably correct, though she also provided the…
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Cheeks & Leeks
If I didn’t wait so long to begin reading Fergus Henderson’s “The Whole Beast” this might be a speedy preparation of pork cheeks. It’s not,…
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