You can make a very good flavourful chili with simply ground beef, beans, a can of tomatoes and some spices by using the right techniques. And sometimes, for a simple weeknight dinner that’s all you need. There are ways, however, to take this dish (or any dish for that matter) […]
Soup and Salad
French Onion Soup, may just be the most flavourful and umami soup recipe I have…
Well, it’s a toss up. Both, my mushroom and French onion soups, have very deep savoury umami flavours from all the caramelization that takes place. I feel this soup does not require any additional praise. It honestly speaks for itself. It’s so deeply rich and flavourful that it deserves its […]
Tuna Salad
Perfect tuna salad requires no recipe. It’s more of a technique than anything else. But it’s always a crowd pleaser. You can squish it between two slices of fresh bread. Or make it into a tuna melt by topping a piece of toasted bread with the tuna mixture, a tomato […]
Light as air Matzo ball soup
Fluffy, light as air matzo balls are basically sponges and are an amazing broth delivery system! They are basically the lightest, most delicious and fluffiest dumplings you can imagine, infused with the delicious broth.
Creamy Coleslaw
I’ll be honest, I was never a fan of coleslaw. Runny vinegary liquid in soggy diner-style coleslaw was not my thing. That is until I developed my simple coleslaw recipe a while ago. It’s crunchy, flavourful and simple; none of the flavours overpower one another. This seems to be a […]
Mushroom Soup – One Flavourful Recipe, 3 Different Variations
I find the idea of turning a few humble ingredients into a flavourful masterpiece fascinating. And although that happens with many recipes, I feel this way most when I make the mushroom soup. You look at a few button mushrooms sitting on your counter, just a few supporting ingredients found […]
Broccoli Cheese Soup
My take on this classic soup is quite different from many recipes on the internet. It brings to the table more flavour and reduces the amount of waste by using all of the broccoli, including the stems. Although, I still use some flour to help thicken the soup, a lot […]