In the heartwarming children’s book Meena Can’t Wait, author and illustrator Farida Zaman invites readers on a delightful journey filled with the aroma of doodh cha (milk tea) and the warmth of familial bonds. Set against the backdrop of a grandmother’s kitchen, this charming tale celebrates the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the joy found […]
from Meena Can’t Wait When I was little, my nanu (whom I called Api) introduced me to doodh cha, just like Meena’s nanu did. Our tea parties for two were so much fun! Api made my favorite snacks – samosas, dal puri and banana bread – and she was a great cook. She would tell
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Award-winning Guyanese-Canadian chef Devan Rajkumar believes the world needs more love and is here to offer it—through food. Chef Dev’s relaxed and modern approach to cooking is steeped in his Caribbean family heritage and his South Asian ancestry. With more than 100 inventive recipes that reimagine traditional East and West Indian dishes and challenge you
from Mad Love Chef blends his heritage with readily available spring fruit. Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 4 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered 1–2 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups) 3 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp lemon zest 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp ground allspice 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp cornstarch Crumble: 1/2 cup all-purpose
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Lots of cookbooks promise culinary excellence but Mad Love: Big Flavors Made to Share, from South Asia to the West Indies–A Cookbook by Chef Devan Rajkumar stands out as a testament to passion, creativity, and unadulterated love for food. This vibrant cookbook is not just a collection of recipes; it’s a journey into the heart
More than 100 flavor-driven Thai recipes built on technique, balance, tradition, and innovation from award-winning chef Angus An. $35 Go to https://www.instagram.com/p/C6t6ILZA3g5/ and enter by following us and liking the post. Ends Saturday, May 11, 2024.
In the bustling rhythm of modern life, the notion of preparing sumptuous meals often feels like a distant dream. Enter Best of Bridge: 5-Ingredient Cooking by Emily Richards and Sylvia Kong (check our Book Reviews section for their other Best of Bridge contributions – https://canadiancookbooks.ca/cookbook-reviews/), a culinary compass navigating the realm of simplicity without sacrificing
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from Best of Bridge: 5-Ingredient Cooking Enjoy this simple, fresh and crunchy salad that gets plenty of flavor from grocery store conveniences. Ingredients ½ cup prepared sundried tomato salad dressing 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter ½ tsp black pepper 2 cups cooked chopped chicken 6 cups coleslaw mix 1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro Directions
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Best of Bridge 5-Ingredient Meals includes all the beloved flavors and mealtime favorites the Bridge books are famous for, using fewer ingredients in easy-to-prepare recipes. All of these 5-ingredient recipes have been developed in the classic Best of Bridge fashion we know and love, but with the modern convenience we seek today — all designed
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What if your mom made raisin buns? is the story of a little boy who gets a bit too involved in his mom’s raisin bun baking. Author Catherine Safer was born and raised in Newfoundland: the Codroy Valley, Gander and St. John’s. She has been scribbling since she could hold a pencil and prefers that
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