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These decadent brownie cupcakes have the perfect chewy texture. Fantastic on their own, they are even more divine when paired with the sauce – a reduction of pinot noir and cherry brandy that I made just for this occasion. These aren’t fluffy and tall like regular cupcakes. Instead they are real brownies baked in a…
This delicious winter cocktail is bursting with seasonally ripe, fresh pear juice. The fresh pear and almond cocktail is shaken with egg white to give it a silky mouthfeel and delightful froth. A sprinkle of cloves ties in spice of the winter holiday season. Happy Holidays! I’m currently sitting at the lobby bar at The…
Japanese chestnut rice (kuri gohan 栗ご飯) is seasoned to perfection and cooked with fresh chestnuts nestled into the grains. The flavour is rich and nutty – perfect for a unique winter side dish. I first heard of this dish through a good friend of mine who used to live in Toronto, but returned to live…
On cold winter days in December a salad isn’t my go-to. I’m craving something cozy and warm. But I can definitely make an exception for this gourmet French poached pear salad. I simmered pears in red wine, honey, vanilla, and orange. Then I served the warm pears on beds of arugula with fresh figs and…
I’m in love with my latest creation – this beautiful port wine vinaigrette. I could eat it with a spoon. Correction – I am eating it with a spoon. This vinaigrette is deep in colour and flavour. It is tart and a little bit nutty and sweet. Balsamic vinegar and walnut oil enhance the flavours…
Disclaimer: No tigers were brought to tears in the making of this recipe. Thai crying tiger steak (seua rong haï), also known as weeping tiger beef, is a dish that comes to us from northeastern Thailand. I’ve heard many explanations of the origin of the name of this dish, however, it seems that no one…
The best thing about these smoothies? They taste absolutely nothing like the candy. Instead, they are a refreshing, tropical tower of pineapple, mango, coconut and banana. Candy corn smoothies are way healthier than the candies, and make a great way to be festive for halloween! how to make candy corn smoothies bottom layer: coconut banana…
