by Joseph Yacino | Nov 29, 2023 | Recipes
The first record of ginger being used dates back to 500 BC. Ginger is a plant that originated in Southeast Asia, but the spices that are common in foods come from the root. While ginger adds a lot of flavor to food, it’s also been used as an alternative form of...
by Joseph Yacino | Nov 28, 2023 | Recipes
If using dried beans 1 cup of beans is approximately equal to one 15 1/2 ounce/440g can. Serves 4-6 1 pound/450g ground turkey 1 tablespoon/15ml oil 1 small onion, diced 2 tablespoons/30ml tomato paste 1 chipotle pepper seeds and ribs removed, and diced (check...
by Joseph Yacino | Nov 28, 2023 | Recipes
Have a fridge full of leftovers and you have a dinner party pop up or you want something “simple” and “homey” for a special occasion? How about a Pot Pie. No not those frozen things we’ve all eaten. Try this more elegant version using Pate a Choux for the top. ...
by Joseph Yacino | Nov 14, 2023 | Recipes
When I first got Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking I went on a recipe testing frenzy. I tried every variation of this soup with stocks and wines. We came to the conclusion that a combination of red and white wine with dark chicken stock was the best...
by Joseph Yacino | Nov 14, 2023 | Recipes
No need to round up a box of tissues before setting out to make homemade French onion soup. By Karla Walsh We can’t be the only ones who look like they just finished watching This is Us or The Notebook for the 37th time after cutting onions or shallots. It’s...
by Joseph Yacino | Oct 25, 2023 | Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup/240g plain (all purpose) flour Pinch cayenne pepper Salt Black pepper, freshly ground 2 oz/4 tablespoons/57g unsalted butter 1/2 ounce/15g Parmesan, grated 1 egg yolk For the filling: Dijon mustard Gentleman’s Relish 1-2...
