Posts by The Culinary Chase

This one dish meal is so easy to make and is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Red bell peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A (through its concentration of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), two very powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants work together to effectively neutralize free radicals, which can travel through the body…

I don’t think I’ve ever tried a chicken recipe that didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to and this dish didn’t disappoint. The ingredients call for 16 thigh fillets but don’t fret if you are only a family of four as this recipe freezes easily. Oregano is a member of the mint family…

This cuisine is one of my favorites! Thai food always embodies a balance of sweet, sour, spicy and salty. Thai food has found its way to international popularity but it does seem hard to imagine that only twenty years ago, almost no one outside of Thailand had any knowledge of Thai cuisine. It is a…

I remember the first time I posted and the excitement I experienced once that posting was out there for the whole world to view. It was, indeed, a roller coaster range of emotions I felt on that day. However, 3 years on, I’m still excited and enjoy being part of the blogging world. Much has…

Donna Hay is one of my favorite Aussie foodies and I have a collection of her cookbooks not to mention numerous Donna Hay magazines. Who is she, you ask? Donna Hay is Australia’s leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author. She focuses on basic ingredients, simply prepared and beautifully photographed – hallmarks of her work…

Bangkok has many cooking schools and one that has been around for 30 years is the Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant. The cooking class consists of a visit to the market where your guide will explain the various items within the market and after that head back to the classroom for a cooking demonstration.…

How does anyone resist the temptation to eat a beautifully presented cupcake? Susie’s Shortbreads is a specialty cookie and cupcake shop in Halifax, NS. My family recently moved to Halifax and I was very pleased to have found this shop. A boutique bakery in a fun malt shop atmosphere where everything is baked fresh daily…

My husband introduced me to this dip a long time ago and my first impression was that I wanted more! So when we were in Greece last month, I had to have my fill of taramasalata! Don’t be put off by the ingredients or its color. An explosion of flavors marks this exquisite appetizer. Surprisingly…

I love roast vegetables any time of the year! An easy dish to whip up and ready to serve in half an hour. Halloumi or haloumi is a Traditional Cypriot cheese and is now made the world over. It is made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep milk, although some haloumi may also contain…