Posts by The Culinary Chase
Classic Canadian Goulash
Hungarian goulash dates back to the 9th century, but it wasn’t until the 1830s that it became a national symbol. Fast forward to the 1950s, and Canadian home cooks reimagined the dish with ground beef.
Read MoreThe Cupid’s Cup
Autumn is officially here, and the weather lately has been stellar. I am saluting the change of seasons with this flirty riff on a classic Pisco Sour. Pisco is a grape brandy that can only be produced in Peru or Chile.
Read MoreBoursin & Prosciutto Pastry Bites
There’s something irresistible about an easy appetizer that looks impressive but asks very little of the cook. This Boursin cheese and prosciutto puff pastry is exactly that. Salty prosciutto and creamy Boursin are tucked beneath golden,
Read MoreLemon Drop Martini
Some cocktails have a way of taking you back to a particular place and time. For me, the Lemon Drop Martini will always be Hong Kong. I first made one in 2004, when we were living there. Hong Kong nightlife was buzzing.
Read MoreMelon Carpaccio with Burrata and Crispy Sage
Growing up, I was never much of a melon fan. Watermelon, absolutely, but the others I could happily leave behind. Somewhere along the way, that changed. These days, when summer is in full swing, I can’t get enough of a perfectly ripe melon.
Read MoreSweet Chili-Glazed Chicken Rice Noodle Bowls
When the temperature climbs, dinner needs to be easy, fresh and preferably served cold. These rice noodle bowls tick all three boxes. Sweet chilli-glazed chicken is paired with crisp cucumber, carrots, radishes, edamame, and purple cabbage, then finished with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime. Make the chicken and prep the vegetables the night…
Read MoreEggplant Milanese: Crispy Cutlets Without the Veal
Golden, crunchy, and crisp. These eggplant cutlets take their cue from classic veal Milanese, but swap the meat for something lighter (and honestly, more fun to make).
Read MoreGrilled Zucchini Feta Roll-Ups
If you are hunting for the perfect summer appetizer, these Grilled Zucchini Feta Roll-Ups have you covered for your next backyard BBQ. By pairing tender, zucchini ribbons
Read MoreEasy Fresh Fig Appetizer with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey
A luscious, cloud-like whipped feta pairs beautifully with the jammy richness of ripe figs, finished with crunchy pistachios and a drizzle of hot honey. Sweet, savoury, creamy, and just a little spicy. This is the kind of dish that disappears the moment it hits the table.
Read MoreStrawberry Rhubarb Crisp
From Ancient Remedy to Beloved Dessert – A Spice Route Treasure – Rhubarb’s roots stretch back thousands of years to the mountainous regions of northern and central Asia (China, Mongolia, and Siberia), where it was cultivated primarily for medicinal purposes. The Chinese prized it as a digestive tonic and laxative,
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