Jar_Doo Wings.

  Jar Doo Wings. I get asked on a regular bases what is my favourite restaurant snack food. Simple, the chicken wing! Now I’m the kind of chef that over the years of gastronomy found very little food that I don’t like! One food item that has been a staple on so many menus is the lowly chicken wing. When I was executive chef eateries like Turtle Jacks, Pat and Mario’s, Hungry Moose, Houlahan’s, Knotty Pine Planet Hollywood, Hard rock Cafe and numerous other pub, sport-pub-bar concepts for which I  branded and created recipes that were extended as...

Banana Pecan Nut Muffins

Banana Pecan Nut Muffins. When ever we head out for a BC moment cruising to the many places of interest, I try to whittle down the provisions left at home for the next few days. We usually pack a cooler and love to have an impromptu nibble and a nip while out on the road. Packing a road trip lunch should include a good muffin. More often than not, that there is always an abundance of ripened bananas. I hate to waste food and if I can will whip up a quick banana batter and bake off a loaf or a few muffins. This recipe can be made in a loaf tin or equally portioned into a...

Petit Poivre Classic Vichyssoise. Green ...

Green Pea Vichyssoise. I just got a bag full of organic English peas. I’m going to make a Petit Green Pea Vichyssoise using an Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Vichyssoise recipe. Ingredients needed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 leeks, white part only, cleaned and thinly sliced 2 cups of petit English peas 2 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups heavy cream 4 fresh chives, finely chopped 1 pinch nutmeg salt and fresh pepper to taste. Yogurt crème finish. In a large, heavy bottom pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once butter is...