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I Am... Palmier Recipe

March 31, 2012 • 6 comments • Posted in: puff pastry

Palmiers are one of Mike's favourites at bakeries. They're like his litmus test: if they can do a palmier, they can do anything. Funny thing is, before Mike, I'd never eaten a palmier before. I even had to look up the correct pronunciation. It's palm-YAY!

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I Am... Prawn Cocktail Recipe

March 30, 2012 • 5 comments • Posted in: avocado, prawns

I'm obsessed with Marks and Spencer prawn cocktail flavoured snacks. Back in the day, Vancouver used to have an outpost of the popular British shop and whenever I passed by I would buy a bag. They were completely addictive: crisp, melt-in-your-mouth type chips flavoured like the classic British prawn cocktail.

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I Am... Shrimp Risotto Balls

March 29, 2012 • 9 comments • Posted in: prawns, risotto

The first time I ever made risotto it took forever. I stirred until I thought my arm would fall off. As much as I'd like to say that the result was well worth it, it wasn't. It was a risotto fail: gummy, over-done and just not that tasty. Mike and I ate a bit of it and stuck the rest in the fridge. The next day, to my surprise, the risotto was gone. Turns out Bruce, Mike's then roommate, had a thing for cold risotto.

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I Am... Fennel Sausage Pizza Recipe

March 28, 2012 • 7 comments • Posted in: fennel, pizza, pork

I don't think I know anyone who doesn't like pizza. Even my dad, who's on a self-imposed strictly Asian food only diet, has been known to enjoy a slice or two of Hawaiian. He's even been inside the pizza kitchen of a Chuck E. Cheese's!

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I Am... Tacos al Pastor Recipe

March 27, 2012 • 16 comments • Posted in: mexican, pork, tacos

I've eaten a lot of tacos in my life and one of my favourites, hands down, are tacos al pastor. The combination of crispy charred pork and sweet roasted pineapples in a warmed corn tortilla can't be beat. Unfortunately you can't really do traditional tacos al pastor at home, but that hasn't stopped me from trying.

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I Am... Kimchi Quesadilla Recipe

March 26, 2012 • 14 comments • Posted in: cheese, kimchi, korean, mexican, tortillas

Putting kimchi and cheese together might sound wrong, but trust me, it's oh-so right. Spicy kimchi and melty cheese go together like burgers and fries. I wish I could take credit for inventing this brilliant combination, but I can't–it's quite a popular pairing. My introduction to kimchi and cheese came from Roy Choi, of the famed LA-based Kogi BBQ truck.

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I Am... Caramelized French Toast Recipe

March 25, 2012 • 15 comments • Posted in: bread, eggs

Sometimes I think about a dish obsessively. It doesn't have to be anything special or complicated; it's usually something random and most likely, related to breakfast. Take for instance, this caramelized French toast. I must have thought about it for 3 days straight before I finally figured it out and made it.

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I Am... Porchetta Carbonara Recipe

March 24, 2012 • 13 comments • Posted in: eggs, porchetta

When you have a lot of porchetta in the house, you tend to get creative. So far we've had sandwiches (delicious), tacos (very tasty), and carbonara (even better than traditional?!). Carbonara is one of my favourite pasta dishes, so it was inevitable that our porchetta ended up in a gorgeous glossy egg and cheese sauce.

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I Am... Tomato Basil Bufala Salad Recipe

March 23, 2012 • 5 comments • Posted in: basil, mozzarella, tomatoes

Buffalo are a great source of entertainment for me. They are giant and fuzzy, their milk makes awesome cheese, and you can go around saying "Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo."

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I Am... Clam Chowder Recipe

March 22, 2012 • 8 comments • Posted in: clams, corn

The days are getting a bit warmer and the sun's staying out a little bit longer, but I'm still feeling the leftover chill of winter. We've been taking lots of windy walks and the best way to warm up afterwards is a steaming hot bowl of soup. I pretty much like all soups, but this simple New-England Style chowder with a small sprinkling of clams, corn, celery and carrots reminds me of all good things to come.

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I Am... Earl Grey Madeleines Recipe

March 21, 2012 • 22 comments • Posted in: tea

When I'm feeling a bit peckish and I don't want a full-on snack, I'll often turn to tea. A warm cup of milky earl grey always makes me feel super cozy. And of course proper tea needs to have a tiny nibble on the side. Nothing overindulgent like a slice of cake...no, something handheld, sweet and just right.

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I Am... The Easiest Poached Egg Recipe

March 20, 2012 • 80 comments • Posted in: eggs, sous vide egg

I love eggs. They're super versatile and a great way to add extra protein (and oomph!) to a dish. As a breakfast lover, I pretty much enjoy all styles of eggs, but poached hold a special place in my heart. See, I've never made a poached egg…at least not the traditional way.