I’m a big fan of prosciutto-wrapped anything, but especially chicken. I think the Italian cured ham has a way to keep all the chicken’s delicate moisture in, while infusing its salty, addictive flavor to the meat. I also like that it’s not too fatty (unlike bacon or pancetta), keeping lean chicken breasts… fairly lean. I… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Meat
Ginger, Sesame and Coriander Meatballs
I love meatballs. I find them comforting and when done right, they’re lovely nuggets of complex flavor that can be very versatile. The following Asian-inspired meatballs are great served as a cocktail bite, an appetizer, a main or in a big, steaming bowl of soup (my favorite!). There’s no better way to warm up. Makes… Continue Reading
Greek Meatballs in Fragrant Tomato Sauce
Meatballs are one of my favorite comfort foods. I like them every kind of way: in a traditional Québécois stew, spiked with ginger and sesame in an Asian-style soup, or served on top of spaghetti sprinkled with Parmigiano-Reggiano. When I traveled to Greece, I had the pleasure of discovering they were often served as a… Continue Reading
Chicken Thigh Casserole with New Potatoes and Tomatoes
I made this dish early this summer for my father’s birthday. A casserole during summer season? Yes, this one-pot meal highlights some of the best seasonal produce (new potatoes, tomatoes, fresh herbs) to perfection. Using chicken thighs not only make this dish inexpensive to make, but it ensures moist and tender meat. As it is… Continue Reading
A Classic Québécois Dish: Beef and Winter Vegetables "Bouilli"
It’s such a universal truth that it has become a cliché: cold, winter temperatures make one yearn for comforting dishes. As much as I love delicate salads, they are definitely not what I need to fuel up on after shoveling show for over an hour. Last weekend, as I was getting my workout shoveling said… Continue Reading