Posts by The Culinary Chase
Cognac and Pistachio Chicken Liver Pâté
Pâté (pronounced pah-TAY) is French for pie. It’s simply a mixture of ground meat such as beef, pork, wild game, poultry, liver, or seafood and often combined with some form of fat, vegetables, herbs, or seasonings. The grind can be smooth and creamy or on the chunky side. It may be served hot or cold.…
Read MoreChicken Lollipops
The holiday party season is in full swing and these savory lollipops are easy to make and look stunning on any hors d’oeuvre table. They are the perfect size for your guests to nibble on and if you want to serve a sweet lollipop version as well, click here. While I was in Halifax, NS…
Read MoreElements on Hollis – A Restaurant Make-Over
John and I were in Halifax last weekend. It was a jam-packed 3 days and on Monday night we had dinner at Elements. It was the perfect ending to our weekend as we were heading back to NYC on Tuesday. Elements on Hollis is located within the Westin Hotel in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. A…
Read MoreChicken with Udon Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms and Snow Peas
My husband and I returned from Canada yesterday late in the afternoon and I knew that I would have to stop at the local grocery store before I could make dinner. I was feeling an Asian void in our diet of late and decided to make a meal that would remind us of the Far…
Read MoreFried Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Sauce
The humble potato shines in this dish! It originated in South America (on the border between Bolivia and Peru) along the slopes of the central Andes nearly 8,000 years ago. What’s more amazing is that “what we know as the potato contains just a fragment of the genetic diversity found in the seven recognized potato…
Read MoreGreek Salad Skewers
American Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I am sure there is last minute food shopping going on as I write this post. This appetizer is a fun spin on a classic salad. So fresh and full of flavor who could resist? Cucumbers are the fourth most widely cultivated vegetable in the world and are enjoyed on…
Read MoreBeer Deep-Fried Avocado
I first started following Sweet Paul (blog) a few years ago before his on-line magazine came to life. His style is fresh and easy which are two schools of thought I try to use whenever I cook. So you could imagine how delighted I was when I read Paul was going to have his first…
Read MoreBeet Salad
I love creative salads. Simple ingredients but when mixed together – a taste sensation! Beets are an excellent source of folate (produces and maintains new cells) and manganese (keeps your bones strong and healthy) and a good source of potassium (helps muscles and nerves), dietary fiber and vitamin C. This dish excites all the…
Read MoreTomatillo Salsa
I’ve been eyeing these tomato-like fruit for quite some time but I never really had a reason to use them until now. Last month I enrolled in a food styling and photo workshop arranged by Sweet Paul Magazine. It was a full-on day with tidbits of information flowing from Paul on how to style food.…
Read MoreFig and Goat’s Cheese Mini Croissants
As I sit here typing this recipe, our guests are on their way to our home for dinner. No, I’m not panicking at all as I have the ingredients ready and will pop them into the oven in a few minutes…just enough time to finish this post! Makes 16adapted from Australian Vogue Entertainment & Travel…
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