Posts by The Culinary Chase
Avocado, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Grilled Shrimp
What to make for dinner on a Friday evening when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen? A salad! Salads can be whipped up in no time, they’re packed with vitamins and minerals, and you can add whatever you like or whatever is in the fridge that needs to be used before…
Read MoreSmashed Potato Cakes with Watercress and Mascarpone
My husband loves his spuds but I can go a long time without eating one. Over the years I seemed to have drifted away from this starchy, tuberous crop. Don’t get me wrong, I love mashed potatoes with gravy from a good roast, french fries, potato chips or when I make gnocchi…I just don’t share…
Read MoreSeared Scallops with Warm Radicchio and Pancetta
Radicchio (rah-DEE-kee-oh) is a garden plant from the north of Italy and is also known as red chicory. It offers a spicy bitterness that can add a bite to dishes when used raw, or that can be tamed through grilling or roasting. Radicchio is a good source of vitamin B and vitamin C, calcium and…
Read MoreCorn On The Cob – a cool and super easy way to cook it!
Whenever I open my mail I scan through the inbox looking at the subject titles to see which ones merit opening first…I’m sure those reading this post do the same thing. A few weeks ago a friend of mine, April, sent me an email on how to cook corn in the microwave but what really…
Read MorePear Fritters with Lemon and Ginger
I have to admit that growing up I wasn’t too keen on pears. But as an adult I have come to enjoy them in savory and sweet dishes. Pears are not only juicy and sweet but are a good source of vitamin C and copper (helps protect the body from free radical damage). They’re also…
Read MoreJacques Selosse Champagne and HôteLes Avisés
John and I returned home yesterday from a trip to Paris…a bit of business and a bit of pleasure (more pleasure for me as John had business meetings every day). It was a quick trip, 4 nights, but I didn’t care! I have been wanting to go to France for a very long time and…
Read MoreGruyère-Crusted Leeks and Apples
I love the combination of leeks and apples…they pair well together and top it off with cheese – a match made in foodie heaven! Leeks are related to garlic and onions and are chock-full of nutrients. They have a delicate flavor and a sweeter taste than onions. You may have noticed ‘ramps’ in the produce…
Read MoreZucchini Ribbon Salad
A while ago I stumbled upon Proud Italian Cook whilst viewing Pinterest. I like Marie’s style and this dish of hers (posted on Pinterest) jumped off the page. I knew I had to make it. The ingredients are healthy, delicious, and the amounts, well, that all depends on what tickles your fancy! This salad is…
Read MoreRed Pepper Chili
I have tried a few chili recipes over the years but this one really makes your taste buds stand up and take notice of the textures and spices. And, I did not miss the meat! Quinoa has a pleasant, slightly crunchy, nutty taste. It can be used in salads, stuffing’s, risotto’s, breakfast cereal, desserts. It…
Read MoreThyme-Roasted Parsnips and Pears
Another scrumptious recipe from Ripe. I have enjoyed this color-drenched cookbook and because it’s that good I have attached a quick video of the book. Once you view the video you’ll soon see why I love it. I’m a advocate for mixing things up and combining food groups that perhaps in the past were considered…
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