Pot-Roasted Beef with Potato and Horseradish Cake

                                                      As promised, a Passover friendly recipe for those of you seeking inspiration this week. This flavourful dish pairs a richly flavoured roast with a great twist on spuds. The closest thing I’ve ever had to the potato “cake” are scalloped potatoes, but of course the horseradish brings an entirely new accent to the dish. […]

South-Western Braised Short Ribs with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

                                     When fellow foodie Mia told me she was making a stop at Penzeys on a recent trip to Houston – I had to take her up on her offer to be a spice mule. I had her bring me back some fresh Ancho Chili powder and Smoked Spanish Paprika. Fresh spices FTW! But what […]

Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana

                                                   Eggplant Parmesan is a guilty pleasure for a lot of people. It’s delicious, but alas, fried. This recipe uses grilled eggplant to avoid the heavy frying, and adds some breadcrumbs to keep that bit of crunch you might otherwise miss. The tomato sauce is spot on, and I thought this dish overall was a […]