Honeyed Salmon with Cashew-Ginger Sauce

cashew ginger salmon

Hey guys! Spring is here, and seafood is cheap and plentiful. This week, I whipped up a yummy cashew-ginger sauce for a fishy stirfry! Note: This sauce goes well with just about any white meat. Probably with red meat too, but I haven’t tried it yet. Serves 2, with leftovers. You will need: 2 salmon fillets (approximately 450g), sliced into strips/chunks 4 T cashew butter 2 T honey 2 t … Continue reading

SK’s Spring BBQ Recipes

chipotle honey ribs

Hey guys! I’m a bit short on interesting food this week, so I put together a collection of my most BBQ-tastic recipes. all of these can either be prepared over a fire/BBQ, or travel well, in case of pre-made food. Chipotle Honey Beef Ribs with Crimini Mushrooms Lemon Cilantro Roast Chicken Spicy Ribs + Sautéed Onions & Potato Mash Roast Acorn Squash Bowl with Pico De Gallo Mushroom Steak Burgers w/ … Continue reading

How to fry the perfect pork chop

perfect pork chop

Hey guys! Now that BBQ season is here, it’s time to pull out the grill (or frying pan) and sear some meat. Let’s start with something basic, but it’s good to have a refresher: The perfect pork chop. Now, this is a matter of personal opinion, but this is a quick, easy and popular to do it. It can be transferred from the pan to the grill as well You … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Chipotle-Honey Beef Back Ribs & Crimini Mushrooms

chipotle honey ribs

Hey guys! Guess what I like to nom? RIBS! I love ribs. Maybe it’s because they come with handles for easier nomming? Anyway, this week’s recipe is pretty spicy – adjust the amounts to your taste. It’s a delectable, slow roasted beef back rib. Not a common choice, I know. But they’re very cheap, and easy to ace if done right! You will need: 4 large beef back ribs 250g … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Spicy Ribs + Sautéed Onions & Potato Mash

spicy ribs

Hey guys! This week’s recipe is a classic rib dinner. It’s simple and quick; but tastes rich and spicy. This recipe is designed for two (or one very hungry person). So just double it for every additional two. You will need: 1 large rack of baby back ribs 2 T Sriracha/chilli sauce Garlic powder Onion powder Salt & Pepper 1/2 cup cocktail onions, peeled 1 large white onion, peeled and … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: One Pot Chunky Chilli

one pot chilli

Hey guys! It’s been miserably cold and rainy this week. This chilli will warm you right down to your bones with a nice health dose of spice. It’s also super easy! You will need: 2lbs cubed beef or other red meat (don’t trim the fat) 1 small can tomato paste 2 white onions, quartered 1 bulb garlic, crushed into paste 1/2-1 cup red wine (I used Jackson Triggs Merlot) 1/2 … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Compound Butters

compound butter 1

Hey guys. You may have figured out that I really, really like butter. Butter is awesome. Real butter! Margarine is a chemical faker! FAKER! It’s nasty stuff, and you should stay away from it. End rant. Today we’re making some nomtastic compound butters. They’re super easy to make, and go well with anything really, including the following: Meat – beef and pork, especially Veggies – root veggies, greens, salads, roast veggies Cheese. … Continue reading

How to cook stirfry with seasonal produce – My 3 step formula

Hey Strangekittens. Today i’m talking about something rather basic – a good stirfry. Now, it doesn’t matter what you put in it. Why, you ask? Well, for one, just about every vegetable that can stand being fried, tends to go pretty decently with each other. The other thing is that most people have a fair idea of the flavours they like in the first place, and your nose will tell … Continue reading