Easy Vegetarian / Vegan Chickpea Curry Recipe

Chickpea Curry Recipe

The weather turned cold and rainy, so I turned to a lonely can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in my cupboard. I never used to care for the texture of chickpeas, but over the past few years, I’ve come to love chickpeas. When used as the protein in this vegetarian / vegan curry, the garbanzos add [...]

Baked Pork Chop Goulash

Baked Pork Chops and Goulash

I’m not sure if it’s the cool weather or approaching holidays, but I find myself making hearty meals from my childhood. Goulash was a staple in the Williams household, sometimes cooked on the stove top but best when baked in the oven. My mother’s recipe is not an authentic Hungarian goulash, so if that’s what [...]

An Adult Toad in the Hole

Toad in the Hole

Toad in the hole is a well-known British food dating back to the 18th century. Although there is much debate about the origin and naming, it’s thought to have originated as a way to stretch prime cuts of meat. The meat is surrounded by a batter which absorbs all of the meats juices and fat, [...]

Chinese Braised Spare Ribs: Sticky Deliciousness

chinese braised ribs

The weather is cold and rainy here in Vancouver which makes me crave fatty, rich foods. I’m trying to cut back on such things and convinced myself that this recipe would be better than some others I was considering. Somehow, smaller pieces of food equate to healthy cooking (I know, I’m crazy) — ah well, [...]