I’ve been trying to write a single paragraph for what feels like an eternity (probably closer to 30 minutes) and it just hasn’t happened. I mean, it’s happened: words have been typed out – though only to be mercilessly scrutinized and … Continue reading 97 – Homemade Beef, Ricotta & Parmesan Ravioli with a Creamy Tomato Sauce
Quick – do you have any honey? How about soy sauce? Sugar? Garlic? Corn Starch? Vegetable Oil? Might you be stocking some white rice in your pantry? I think it’s safe to say that most people keep their kitchen stocked with each of those … Continue reading 93 – Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Chicken
If you’re looking for a fast, easy meal for tonight’s dinner, then this pie isn’t for you. Seriously, this isn’t what you’re looking for. For something much less time-consuming – and equally as delicious – head over to my homepage and peruse … Continue reading 91 – Beef and Ale Pie
When I lived in Halifax, I absolutely loved going out to all the different pubs the city had to offer. Per capita, it has the most in all of Canada, and each of those pubs offered something a little different … Continue reading 90 – Buffalo Chicken
I don’t know how it could be, seeing as he grew up in Essex, but Jamie Oliver sure knows a thing or two about Indian food. No matter what Indian dish I take from the pages of his books and … Continue reading 74 – Chickpea and Chicken Korma
Is there a fruit or vegetable out there that you really enjoy, and yet you have never had a craving for it? I’m talking about a food that, if put in front of you, you’ll absolutely demolish (with a smile) – … Continue reading 73 – Blueberry & Peach Junior Galette
Brace yourselves, because this dish is not for the faint of heart. This is the kind of meal where, when it’s completed and your guests take that first bite and instantly get that “damn this is freaking good” face, you … Continue reading 72 – Spinach, Ricotta and Parmesan Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Clearly I’m no good at naming things. This recipe should probably have some neatly summarized title like “Poultry and Porcini-Topped Polenta” or something nice and tidy like that. Unfortunately, I have a predisposition towards overcomplicating and over-explaining pretty much everything. … Continue reading 70 – Griddled Polenta with Chicken Sausage and Mushrooms
Once a year – that’s it! Throughout my entire childhood, I was only ever privy to the gloriousness that are BBQ ribs a measly once every 365 days. They, like Christmas Eve Crab Chowder, were a special treat; they were … Continue reading 65 – Bull’s-Eye Dry Rub BBQ Ribs
You never know until you ask – that’s the lesson that my younger sister learned last night. She was in town visiting my elder sister and her young kids, and randomly sent me a message simply saying, “So, what’s for dinner?” I don’t … Continue reading 64 – Brown Butter Chipotle Salmon with Spicy Aioli
I’m so glad that I simply have to write the title, instead of actually trying to pronounce it for you all. I pride myself in being somewhat cultured, knowing the basic rules for pronunciation in at least some foreign languages. In Spanish, just … Continue reading 60 – Slow-Cooked Chicken Ropa Vieja
So it’s sort of fitting that I’m talking Eggs Bennys today, seeing as it’s both Father’s Day (here in Canada and the U.S., at least) and, coincidentally, my own father’s favourite breakfast. When we go out for family brunches, it’s pretty … Continue reading 56 – Bacon Biscuit Eggs Benedict
The true test as to whether or not my meals are a success isn’t whether or not my wife says they are. With my sensitive ego and constant need for approval, it’s not a reliable enough test to ask her … Continue reading 55 – Spinach, Ricotta and Parmesan Gnocchi
Maybe it’s because of my Kiwi roots, or maybe quite the opposite – that it’s so exotic, so not a part of my everyday life; for whatever reason – either of those, or just because it’s freaking delicious – I absolute … Continue reading Lamb Rogan Josh
It’s amazing how picky I’ve become in one area, while simultaneously becoming much less so in another. I’m much more adventurous these days with what I prepare in my kitchen, cooking with ingredients that have previously been foreign to me. … Continue reading 54 – Sweet and Sour Chicken
The number of times that I have made a grocery list, and then failed to buy everything I need for a particular recipe, is nothing short of astounding. Sometimes it’s a result of rushing and simply failing to write down an ingredient. … Continue reading 53 – Spaghetti and Black Bean Turkey Meatballs
*************(Updated 5/25/15 to include recipe)*************** This week has been an absolute whirlwind for me over here at From James to Jamie. On top of changing WordPress themes to a much more reader-friendly – and stats-friendly – version, I finally had … Continue reading 49 – Old Fashioned Onion Rings
Why did nobody ever tell me it would be so easy?! Had I known that I could make bang-on chicken fried rice ,i.e., as good as any take-out around – and in such a short amount of time – I would have done it … Continue reading 45 – Chicken Fried Rice (From Jamie to James)
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