There comes a point in life when one realizes there is more that can be done with a pumpkin than carve a misshapen ghoul into it and leave it on the front step. This coming of age occurs in many shapes and forms—from the first slice of pumpkin pie, to a certain[Read More…]
Recipes
Recipes: Spiced apple oatmeal
Fall is in the air—which unfortunately is a lot colder and a lot less romantic than it sounds. ‘Tis the season for midterms, sweaters, and cheesy autumn-themed 8tracks playlists. More importantly, however, ‘tis the season for comfort food. Gone are the days where you might wake up and, in a bout[Read More…]
Recipes: Stuffed roast acorn squash
Fall has finally reached Montreal, and while this means Instagram feeds will be filled to the brim with pictures of leaves and pumpkin spice lattes, it also means this is the best time of year to reap Mother Nature’s produce. Fruits and vegetables that have been growing all summer are[Read More…]
Taco recipe
Fried Fish: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 cup beer 1 kg white fish of your choice (ex. cod, tilapia, haddock, etc.), cut into 1-inch wide strips Oil for frying 1) Mix the flour, black pepper, and paprika together. 2) Gradually add in[Read More…]
Making the Simple Exquisite: Tips to making eggs
While eggs are delicious and cheap, many do not know how to cook them properly. All too often, eggs are overcooked and rubbery. Learning how to make scrambled, boiled, and poached eggs can greatly diversify your diet or improve your homemade eggs benedict. Scrambled Eggs Ingredients · 3[Read More…]
Making the Simple Exquisite: Tips to make a classic broth
Knowing how to make a good and flavourful broth is a helpful tool to have in one’s repertoire. Broths have so many uses in the kitchen, ranging from making a delicious homemade chicken noodle soup to adding flavour to sauces. The key to an amazing broth is patience—let the broth[Read More…]
Making the Simple Exquisite: How to make tomato sauce
A key accessory to making many great meals is a simple and easy tomato sauce. While many resort to buying canned sauce, a homemade tomato sauce is not only cheaper, but can also be adapted to specific tastes and built upon to make classic dishes. In the summer, try using fresh[Read More…]
Making the simple exquisite: How to make juicy and perfect chicken
Follow this simple method for juicy and tender chicken breasts Step 1 Flatten the boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Pound the chicken until it is a half inch thick using anything heavy you can find in your kitchen. This ensures a consistent, even-handed preparation. Step 2 Season the chicken breasts. Use any seasoning[Read More…]
Recipe: Red velvet cheesecake hearts
Ingredients Red velvet base 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 7/8 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp cocoa powder ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp red food colouring 1 tsp white vinegar 2 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Cheesecake layer 8oz cream cheese, softened 3/8 cup sugar 1[Read More…]
Recipe: Pudding chomeur
Pudding chomeur, or poor man’s pudding, is a classic Quebecois dessert that was created during the Great Depression. For a fun twist, this syrupy cake may be baked in an empty maple syrup can. Ingredients: For the cake: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 cup[Read More…]
