Tag: rice

The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

Happy weekend, dear readers. I got my first vaccine shot yesterday and I’m feeling pretty great about that. I hope that all of you are close to getting vaccinated, too. I’m feeling a bit out of sorts, though. A little achy and overtired, nothing to 

The Old “I’m Sick of Cooking!” Cooking Post

The Old “I’m Sick of Cooking!” Cooking Post

Just another manic Monday, friends. Welcome back, I hope you’re all well. I have some exciting news in my personal life: I’ll be getting my first vaccine dose this Friday! Whoo! Freedom! I can’t wait. I’ve been feeling some pretty extreme cabin fever lately. This 

Want Something Nice? Chicken and Rice

Want Something Nice? Chicken and Rice

Chicken and rice. That’s all you need to hear. It even sounds comforting, doesn’t it? Nearly every culture I can think of boasts one or more dishes that combine chicken and rice, and for good reason. They go great together. You don’t even need to 

Tikka Masala? Butter Chicken? Zac VS. Liz!

Tikka Masala? Butter Chicken? Zac VS. Liz!

Hey pals, just a quick little post today about a dish I made last night. There’s a bit of a story here (isn’t there always?), so bear with me. Or, use the little scrolly arrows at the side of the screen to get right to 

Sorry For The Long Absence, But Here’s Ropa Vieja!

Sorry For The Long Absence, But Here’s Ropa Vieja!

Welcome back friends and neighbors. It’s been a while since I posted anything. It’s been a long week over here, I must say. Lots going on and I am simply exhausted. Not the smallest of things is the fact that tomorrow, we’re adopting a cat. 

Big Flavour Alert: Kimchi & Bacon Fried Rice

Big Flavour Alert: Kimchi & Bacon Fried Rice

Hey friends and neighbors, how’s everybody holding up? It’s been a humid, muggy July here in Ottawa, we’ve moved onto Phase 3 of re-opening the city (click here for my take on it) and we’re speeding towards the dog-days of summer. I was craving some