Baby Spinach with Candied Orange Peel // Terre dAcqua, Rome IT

Raw baby spinach with candied orange peel, blanched almonds, and fruit compote tossed in a light vinaigrette. This is one Continue reading →

Fresh Burrata with Sicilian Aubergine // Obikà, Rome IT

Fresh burrata cheese (that is so soft it comes in a bowl!) accompanied by a wonderful Sicilian casserole of aubergine, Continue reading →

Burrata with Black Truffle // Longman & Eagle, Chicago IL

Housemade burrata cheese, braised celery, barigoule carrot, and porcini marmalade in a black truffle vinaigrette served with crunchy toasted baguette. Continue reading →

RECIPE // Skewered Scallops with Orange Sesame Dipping Sauce

Skewered cilantro-mint scallops dipped in a tangy orange sesame dipping sauce. This recipe is ridiculously easy to make and truly Continue reading →

Tostones Rellenos // La Cubana, Toronto ON

Crispy twice-fried plantains topped with picadillo-seasoned minced beef, crema, green onions, and jalapeño peppers. I spent a year in Havana Continue reading →

RECIPE // Margherita Pizza

Homemade margherita pizza with multigrain crust, fresh mozzarella, charred grape tomatoes, fennel, garlic, crushed chilis, and plenty of fresh basil. Continue reading →

Seafood Chowder with Saffron // Accords, Montreal QU

A nice big pot filled with tender pieces of halibut, plump scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp and asparagus in a light, Continue reading →

Anticuchos // The Boulevard Café, Toronto ON

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in wine and herbs, grilled on a brochette, and served with a delicious green garlic Continue reading →