May 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cereal killer soup I made this soup in a breakfast-for-dinner episode of Surreal Gourmet. My guests were a group of Toronto taxi drivers who worked the all-night shift and were accustomed to eating dinner after the sun rose. They came from all walks of life and

“Scratch & Dent” Gazpacho When farmers’ markets overfloweth with heirloom tomatoes, I love rescuing soft and bruised tomatoes from the “scratch & dent” boxes that most vendors use to liquidate their damaged fruit. As long as you are able to make soup, sauce or salsa the

Cauliflower popcorn Ever since I adopted this recipe from a good friend and christened it “popcorn”, I have become the Pied Piper of cauliflower. Now, everywhere I go I sing its praises. Usually I am met with skepticism when I boast that it’s so good even

Coconut shrimp lollypops Apricot-ginger dipping sauce ¾ cup of apricot jam 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds discarded, minced 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar or freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard   Place all dipping sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Purée. Reserve.   Coconut shrimp lollypops 1 coconut