Flat Iron is an incredible cut of meat which is tender like beef tenderloin, as flavorful as a flank steak and is quite reasonably priced too. Enjoy! Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette (Serves 4 adults) What you’ll need: 1 tbsp (15 mL) avocado oil 1-1/2 lbs (24 oz) Flat Iron steak…
New York State of Mind – Part 2
In July, we said good-bye to my incredible Aunt Trish who lived in New York. She was a very special woman. Her absence was especially felt this past weekend. I travelled to New York to celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Abby. Ab is the daughter of my cousins Cindy and Greg. My wife…
Creamy Yogurt Dressing
I love this dressing paired with my Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs. It is great with salad greens too! Creamy Yogurt Dressing (makes about 11/2 cups (375 mL)) What you’ll need 2/3 cup (150 mL) finely diced cucumber ¾ tsp (4 mL) sea salt 1 cup (250 mL) goat or dairy-free yogurt ¼ cup (60 mL) coconut…
Mediterranean Turkey ‘Kebabs’
My brother-in-law, Ofir, inspired this recipe, although mine is with turkey and not beef. Simple and delicious these amazing, two-bite appetizers really pack a punch! Mediterranean Turkey ‘Kebabs’ with Creamy Yogurt Dressing (makes about 12-15 kebabs) What you’ll need 1 lbs (16 oz) ground turkey 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely diced shallots or red onion…
California Dreamin’
At 25 years old, I was a cook who knew everything about life and running a kitchen. Two decades later, I realize how little that kid really knew. For starters, when I started cooking professionally I knew very little about business. ‘Business’ wasn’t a course taught in culinary school. Seriously. Perhaps that sheds some light…
Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
This versatile ‘oil -based’ vinaigrette can be spread on sandwiches, tossed with salad greens or used as a dip for a vegetable platter. Sometimes, I find myself drinking it from the bottle! Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette (makes about 2 cups (500 mL)) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes ¼ cup (60 mL) olive…
I am inspired
I am inspired by everything around me, especially by what I read on social media. Last week, my friend Alison posted the following on the first day of school; “we need to care less about whether our children are academically gifted and more about whether they sit with the lonely kid in the cafeteria”. I…
Flax Seed Crackers
I love eating a good cracker. Unfortunately, finding a great one at the grocery store is not always easy, so I make my own! These Flax seed crackers are so simple and so good they will become your go to for cheese-plates moving forward. Enjoy! Flax Seed Crackers (makes about 24 crackers) What you will…
Summer Lovin’
Summer is my favorite season. The produce is spectacular, the kids are at camp enjoying life and the sun keeps shining, which is incredible for my Psoriasis. And this summer has been amazing. I’ve heard my kids talk about how quickly the summer has passed, but for me, this summer feels like it’s lasted forever….
Leek Vinaigrette
Making vinaigrettes are so easy and the flavors you can create are incredible! Here’s one of my favorite, all-purpose, versions which is perfect to dress everything from salads, vegetables, meat or fish. Leek Vinaigrette (makes about 2 cups (500 mL)) What you’ll need: ¼ cup (60 mL) avocado oil 2 cups (500 mL) finely diced…