Recipes

Kimpton Margot has only been open since Feburary, yet is already making its name known with one of the most beautiful foyers in all of Sydney. On top of its gorgeous art deco design, a myriad of bars and restaurants offer up hotel hospitality that’s truly second to none. We had the opportunity to experience said hospitality this week with a delicious four-course extravaganza by Four Pillars Gin at the hotel’s own Luke’s Kitchen. Pairing Four Pillars Gin cocktails with a curated menu designed by Chef Luke Magnan himself, it was an evening of decadence and deliciousness rolled into one....

Memorial Day is coming up on Monday! Most importantly, it's a day to reflect and remember military members who have given their lives protecting our country. These days, Memorial Day is also widely considered the official start of Summer...and a time for family and friends to gather. That typically includes cooking and eating delicious food! I have a perfect grilling recipe that features wild caught Gulf shrimp. My Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Shrimp with Andouille Rice Pilaf is perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. This flavorful dish combines many of my favorite flavors in one bite! Jumbo shrimp are stuffed with aged...

Impossible hamburgers, buffalo cauliflower bites — you don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy these flavorful dishes. Take a look at most menus and you’ll notice that vegan options are becoming more prevalent. Vegans and omnivores across the nation have created the perfect climate for entirely vegan restaurants to open and thrive, and Tampa is a prime example of a city that’s been inviting and receptive to plant-based eateries. It’s not just vegans who are taking advantage. More than ever, our local culinary scene is expanding to satisfy the palates of a growing consumer base. Tampa restaurant Vegan International...

This broiled cauliflower risotto might just be the most comforting dish after mac & cheese. It’s rich and cheesy, and the chili kick makes it stand out. This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure is at the bottom of the article. Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables, and I think it’s an underrated one too. It’s cheap and wonderfully versatile: you can turn it into the creamiest soups or the crunchiest salads. You can boil it, puree it, grill it, roast it, and broil it. You can also add it to curries and pasta to add some bulk and...

There are a few foods I didnt discover until later in life. Fennel was one of those foods, but now it finds its way onto my grocery list every week. The celebrated vegetable is delicious both raw and roasted, and its dried seeds are equally versatile.Fennel is a generous plant. Its leaves, seeds and bulb are packed with flavour and good-for-you compounds. There are two main types of fennel: Herb and Florence fennel. Herb fennels light green leaves resemble dill and sprout pale yellow flowers in the summer. Once these flowers turn brown, theyre harvested and hung to dry and...