Want an easy weeknight dinner? Pesto + salmon + green peas. I’m not even kidding. My pesto shells with salmon and peas will become a weekly meal on your rotation in no time.
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Happy New Year! Is it 2020 already? So you’re either in 1 of 2 boats: you’ve got a fridge full of leftovers or an empty fridge and no groceries in sight and need to make a meal with condiments and dry pasta. Well, look no further because this miso butter rotini should fulfill those needs. You’re welcome.
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As you may know, pastas are always an easy go-to. Pasta + veg + sauce = done. It’s an easy meal to whip up during the middle of the week. Feel free to add an egg, chicken or any type of protein to make this into a complete meal. Don’t forget the lemon zest - it’s s important to brighten up the dish!
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There’s something about marrying Asian and European food together. The flavours of the east lend an interesting element in otherwise very traditional European recipes. Now, this can either work or fail – there’s no middle ground. Luckily, a recipe I had found for gochujang spaghetti which worked marvels. This spicy and cheesy Bolognese sauce is tongue-tinglingly delicious. Finally, a use for that tub of gochujang you’ve been dying to use up!
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Saucy. Glossy. Noodly. Jajangmyeon is a Chinese-Korean dish that will soon be making regular appearances in weeknight dinner roster (mainly because that jar of chunjang sauce is so large). This easy traditional and nostalgic Korean dish will want you coming back for more. Oh, and did I mention that this can all be done in under 30 minutes?
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Yakiudon has always been a go-to in my kitchen. It was one of the first meals I’d ever made when I was growing up - one that didn’t involve any condensed soup or onion soup mixes! It has been such a staple in my house and something that I crave out of all other Asian noodles. Big, fat udon noodles and a chock of vegetables…yum!
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When you have random ingredients in your kitchen that you don’t want to go to waste, you are forced to improvise and hope for the best! In this case, I married Quebecois cretons, mascarpone, dessert wine and red wine to create a wonderfully savoury and rich ragu. I would definitely call this one a winner! Recipe after the jump!
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Do you ever have a craving for some Chinese food? And I’m not talking about the authentic shit. I’m talking about that greasy, Chinese-Canadian food like wontons, beef and broccoli, lemon chicken, kung pan chicken… This is one of the recipes - a classic sweet and sour pork recipe. Quick and delicious and perfect for those days when you want take out. This recipe will take the same amount of time for the food to be delivered to your door!
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The simplest of pasta dishes. Cacio e pepe is a modest concoction of fat, cheese, and black pepper and not much more than that. Its simplicity is one of the main reasons why I love this dish immensely. Good as a primi or an entree served with your choice of protein, I’m sure cacio e pepe will soon be on your list as favourite pasta dishes.
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Sweet potato noodles, a chock full of vegetables and a sweet soy-based sauce = the recipe for success? Honestly, you can't go wrong with this recipe for japchae. It's total favourite amongst everyone I serve it to and feeds a crowd. If you're planning a Korean-themed dinner, make sure that this is on your list!
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