http://www.zencancook.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:08:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been scratching my head over how to describe porchetta - so i got some help. Are you ready for a moment of Wikipedia wisdom? Porchetta /por'ket:a/ is a savory, fatty, and moist boneless pork roast of Italian culinary tradition. The body of the pig is gutted, deboned, arranged carefully with ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/03/porchetta-pizza/ I've been a bit silent of the blog this past week because i had to catch up on real life for a little. Now that's taken care of i'm back to the land of delicious food and friendly people. I'm often accused of making complicated dishes. The truth is, most ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/03/taku-river-salmon-tartare-with-black-white-sesame-tuile-karasumi-and-shiso/ I don't want you to think that i had so much free time in my hands that i had fun shaping the meringue on my Meyer lemon pies to match the surrounding peaks. I came back from my trip to Aspen, Colorado alright. It's been a busy two weeks and i'm trying ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/02/meyer-lemon-meringue-pie/ I asked the lovely Mel of Gourmet Fury if she would like to guest post for me while i'm away working in Aspen, Colorado for a week. Not only she agreed, despite her hectic schedule, but she did it so well that i'm considering leaving her the keys to my ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/02/canadian-chimichurri-pork-cheek-with-kabocha-parsnip-puree/ Are you feeling ambitious? I compiled a few recipes for your Valentine's day. If this menu doesn't get you lucky, i don't know what will. Just click on the pictures. It'll take you right to the recipes. Enjoy! Yukon Gold Potato Blinis Ahi Tuna Tartare w/ Avocado, Crispy Shallots & Soy-Sesame Dressing Ten-Spice ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/02/a-special-menu-for-your-valentine/ I realized i don't have a whole lot of simple fish recipes on this blog which is a shame because i cook tons of it at work. So in an effort to balance things out... you're all getting some fish tonight. Yes, I want my readers to be on a balanced ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/02/wild-striped-bass-with-farro-black-rice-baby-spinach-tangerine-giveaway-winner/ I posted a chestnut mille crêpes recently and at this point you're probably thinking that i'm obsessed with crêpe cakes, and that i need help. Sure, i'm obsessed with eating them but unfortunately my insurance company doesn't reimburse this kind of therapy yet. While this mille crêpes looks similar to ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/02/chocolate-mille-crepes-with-orange-cream-orange-caramel-candied-zest/ It's time for the monthly food fight hosted by Mel of Gourmet Fury and Leela of She Simmers. The theme ingredient this month? [drum rolls] ..Mushrooms!! My submission is this simple but sophisticated appetizer that everyone can make at home in a snap. Well, if you use store bought puff ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/02/wild-mushroom-tart-with-gruyere-herb-salad-balsamic-reduction/ South African baby pineapples, also known as Queen Victoria, boast a gorgeous prominent golden color which immediately caught my eye at the market the other day. I couldn't resist buying a few. Not only they are fragrant and sweet with a bold, rich flavor but get this - the inside ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/01/caramelized-baby-pineapple-with-coconut-sorbet-coconut-curry-cookies-giveaway/ I'm blogging backward so if you read my last post you already know what i did with the leftovers from this project. If you didn't, go there... and quick! Sure, this oxtail and foie-gras terrine has the coarse appearance of a geological sample but i can guarantee you there's no spinosaurus fossil ... http://www.zencancook.com/2010/01/braised-oxtail-foie-gras-terrine/