Curried Carrot Soup

This is a simple, yet elegant soup. It's really carrot with a hint of curry so will work nicely with just about any entree you pair it with. The turmeric in the curry powder really gives the soup a nice colour.

Creole Seasoning

Creole seasoning can be used to spice up just about everything. Instant cajun flavour.

Chipotle in Adobo Puree

Making your own chipotle in adobo is an easy way to bottle instant flavour.

Best Potato Salad

Best potato salad - that's a very big claim. Maybe it's not the best but it's up there. Something about the tang of the sour cream and the salty crunch of the pickles comes together beautifully. 

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

I like brussel sprouts. There. I said it. Now you know. This recipe intensifies the flavour of brussel sprouts so don't serve them with anything delicate.

Simple French Vinaigrette

A nicely balanced dijon based vinaigrette is a great alternative to bottled salad dressings.

Duck fat potatoes

These potatoes are not just roasted. They are duck fat roasted. I don't know of a better way to cook potatoes than in duck fat. 

Chicken bones - not just for voodoo

It's a simple thing really. Making stock. But if you reduce the stock right down to a syrupy consistency it becomes a flavour bomb ready to transform your dish.