This caramelized pork dish is perfect served over a snowy bowl of jasmine rice. The Stir-fry chunks of pork belly, chilli and green onions in the wok makes it very aromatic. For a lighter though no less delicious alternative, consider lean pork tenderloin instead. And also, keep a bottle of xo chilli sauce nearby. This Caramel Pork Recipe comes from Kim Thuy’s newest cookbook, Secrets From My Vietnamese Kitchen.

CARAMEL PORK RECIPE – THIT RAM

• Author: Kim Thuy
• Prep Time: 20
• Cook Time: 15
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Entree, Sides
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

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This sticky-sweet pork dish is easy to mark and goes great with rice, noodles, banh mi sub sandwiches and basically anything!

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Ingredients

• 5 Tbsp (60 g) sugar
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) water, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• 1/4 lb (110 g) pork belly (rind on), cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick slices
• 1 lb (454 g) pork loin, cut into strips
• 1 bird’s eye chili, minced Freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp (45 mL) fish sauce
• 2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped Fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

1. Combine the sugar and 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of the water in a stockpot. Set over medium heat and boil until the sugar turns into a deep amber caramel.
2. Increase heat to medium-high, then add the garlic, onions, and pork belly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
3. Add the pork loin strips and bird’s eye chili, then generously season with black pepper. Stir well to coat all the ingredients with caramel.
4. Add the remaining water and the fish sauce, and keep cooking, stirring frequently, until the sauce has a slightly syrupy texture.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with the green onions and cilantro.

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Notes

The best sidekicks to this dish are a few slices of cucumber or pieces of blanched cabbage.

Keywords: Vietnamese Caramel Pork Stir Fry, Vietnamese Cuisine, Viet Food, Saigon, THE TRAM, secrets from my vietnamese kitchen

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Acknowledgement

Excerpted from Secrets from My Vietnamese Kitchen: Simple Recipes from My Many Mothers by Kim Thuy. Copyright © 2017 Editions Libre Expression. Translated from the French by Sheila Fischman. Recipes translated by Marie Asselin. Appetite by Random House edition published in 2019. Food Photography by Sarah Scott. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

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The Great Shellfish Cookbook by Matt Dean Pettit lends itself Summer! It reminds you a camping, beach side barbecues and is full of surprises. I personally LOVE eating seafood – fish, lobster, crab, shrimp, and other exotic crustaceans – you name it! This cookbook recently has been permanently sitting on the kitchen counter. Whether I’m making a full recipe or stealing ideas for everyday home cooking, I’ve found The Great Shellfish Cookbook to be a very interesting read! This cookbook includes a selection of delicious tasty cocktails, sauces and sides.

Contents

• Shellfish 101
• Clams
• Crabs
• Exotic Shellfish
• Lobster
• Mussels
• Octopus & Squid
• Oysters
• Scallops
• Shrimps & Prawns
• Tasty Sides
• Cocktails
• Sauces & Staples

Recipes

The Great Shellfish Cookbook contains over 100 recipes that show how easy it is to cook fresh seafood ranging between American, Pacific Northwest, European and Asian recipes like Sea Urchin Deviled Eggs, Koh Tao Thailand Lobster Pad Thai, Mac Daddy Burger, Spadina Special Cantonese Lobster Lo-Mein, Cabo Cabo Shrimp Tostados, etc.

My favourite recipes that I’ve bookmarked include:

• Garllic Spot Prawns Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Spadina Special Cantonese Lobster Lo-Mein
• Vodka Shrimp Tempura
• Mexican Bloody Mary
• Roasted Beet & Agave Caprese Salad
• Tijuana Mexico Scallop Skewers
• Fresh Oyster Banh Mi Sandwich
• Razor Clam Ceviche

Tested Recipes

The first thing I made was Spadina Special Cantonese Lobster Lo-Mein mainly because I have packs of these delicious dry noodles at home. I love that this recipe is such a comfort meal! If you have lots of left-overs, fried an agg and it makes for a great breakfast hang-over meal!

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• Author: Matt Dean Pettit
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 2 person 1x
• Category: Seafood
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

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Who doesn’t love a good banh mi sandwich? Living in a multicultural city like Toronto, where we have a great Vietnamese community, I’ve had my fair share of these sandwiches. Simply put, it’s a Vietnamese submarine sandwich loaded with at on of flavor and great spices. Oysters aren’t a traditional ingredient here, but I think they work perfectly.

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• 12 oysters (see note)
• 4 Tbsp (60 ml) full-fat mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Sriracha hot sauce
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 baguettes
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) thinly sliced English cucumber (skin on)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) carrots, cut into matchstick pieces then measured
• 1 red Thai chili, thinly sliced
• Finely chopped cilantro, for garnish

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1. Using a brush or a clean steel wool pad, scrub the grit from each of the oyster shells and rinse them under cold, running water. Grasp an oyster in one hand, cup-side down, insert an oyster knife into the opening, and run it from top to bottom of the hinge, which should open it. If the hinge doesn’t open, try giving the knife a small twist in the center of the hinge. Using your fingers, remove the top shell of each oyster. Slip the knife under the oyster meat to loosen the lower adductors, allowing you to remove the meat and discard the liquor. Gently clean off any dark parts around the oyster meat. Set the oyster meat aside on a plate, uncovered, in the refrigerator. Discard the shells.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Sriracha hot sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature.
3. Slice each baguette into two pieces, and then slice those pieces in half horizontally, to make small submarine sandwiches.
4. Lay out two bread bottoms and top each one with cucumber slices, carrots, and slices of chili. Top with the raw oyster meat, a drizzle of Sriracha mayo, and garnish of cilantro. Cover with the bread tops. Repeat for the second sandwich.

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Notes

When consuming raw seafood, make sure you’re buying it from a reputable source. With raw oysters in particular, they should smell fresh and like the sea. If they smell off, toss ’em.

Keywords: banh mi, Vietnamese, submarine, sandwich, oysters, seafood

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Matty’s Spanish Vacay Paella

• Author: Matt Dean Pettit
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 2-4 people 1x
• Category: Seafood
• Cuisine: Seafood

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I fell in love with paella when I first traveled to Spain. Paella originates from the beautiful city of Valencia, on the southeastern coast. Almost every restaurant there has their own individual family recipe for paella. You’ll find seafood, chicken, duck, rabbit, snail, and vegetable paella. The key to cooking a great paella (which is kind of like risotto) is to not overcook the rice. Keep an eye on it as you cook, and be sure to stir. And enjoy! Or, as the Spanish say, buen provecho!

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• 1 cup (250 mL) Spanish or Arborio rice
• 1 lb (450 g) live mussels
• 1/2 lb (225 g) shrimp, spot prawns, or tiger shrimp, raw with shells on (see note)
• 1 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (250 mL) green beans, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces then measured
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped Roma tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) capers
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried saffron
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes (or chili powder)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) vegetable or chicken stock
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) warm water 2 raw or frozen and thawed lobster tails, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sweet paprika for garnish

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Instructions

1. Place the Spanish rice in a bowl of cold water to soak for approximately 10 minutes.
2. Clean the mussels under cold, running water. Remove any hair connected to the mussels and discard any mussels that are completely or even slightly open. Set aside.
3. Run your choice of shrimp, prawns, or tiger shrimp under cold, running water to clean them. Set aside in the fridge. You’ll be cooking these with the shells on, as that’s where the flavor is.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add the green beans and tomatoes and stir well to combine. Add the capers, saffron, cinnamon, and chili flakes. Stir again to combine and coat the vegetables. Let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, drain the rice. Add the rice and wine to the vegetables and bring to a boil. Add the stock and water as well. Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly as it returns to a boil to ensure that the rice is fully covered in sauce. Once the mixture is boiling, turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring frequently, for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the rice is al dente.
6. Add the shrimp, mussels, and lobster to the skillet, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and opaque, and most of the mussels are open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
7. Sprinkle the mixture with sweet paprika while it’s still in the skillet.
8. Serve immediately in bowls.

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If you’d like to use tiger shrimp in this recipe, make sure to ask your fishmonger where they were sourced. Look for Ocean Wise or MSC-certified tiger shrimp.

Keywords: Spanish, seafood, shrimp, Paella

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Acknowledgement

“Excerpted from The Great Shellfish Cookbook: From Sea to Table More than 100 Recipes to Cook at Home by Matt Dean Pettit. Copyright © 2018 Matt Dean Pettit. Photography copyright © 2018 Ksenija Hotic. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.”

Bookshelf Worthy?

For any seafood lover, this is a great addition to your repertoire! So many great recipes that are fun and approachable for every meal.

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The Great Shellfish Cookbook: From Sea To Table: More Than 100 Recipes To Cook At Home
Paperback: 248 pages
Published: April 10, 2018
Publisher: Appetite by Random House
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

• ISBN-10: 0147530571
  ISBN-13: 9780147530578

About Matt Dean Pettit 

MATT DEAN PETTIT has loved cooking since he got his first job as a prep cook in his home town of Midland, Ontario, Canada at the age of 13. In 2011, Matt started Rock Lobster Food Co., Canada’s first lobster-centric food company, showcasing lobster and making it easy and accessible for Canadians to eat on a regular basis. Matt is also the founder of Matty’s Seafood Brands, which distributes quality food items across Canada, and is the bestselling author of The Great Lobster Cookbook.

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Yogurt is one of my daily essentials. Especially Greek yogurt! That’s why I am so excited when I was sent a copy of Yogurt Every Day by Hubert Cormier. Yogurt itself is awesome. It is great for your gut health with its probiotic properties. Yogurt isn’t just a breakfast item – I can eat it breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Yogurt Every Day cookbook includes 75 delicious recipes. It even teaches you to make your own yogurt (dairy and plant-based) at home! For now I will stick to store bought Greek yogurt…

Contents

• Quick history of yogurt – it’s always fascinating learning about history. It dates back to 2000BC in Persia and India where yogurt was used as a preservative for milk.
• Health benefits of yogurt – proteins, fats and substitutes.
• How to make you own yogurt – without a yogurt maker, with a slow cooker
• Recipes – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts. This includes dips and spreads.

Recipes

There are 75 delicious recipes to choose from. They are well written. Short and concise. I like how the recipes gets to the point without the bullshit. I like the delicious food photography of mouthwatering healthy meals. Most importantly, nutritional value is included with every recipe. If you are meal planning, it makes meal prepping much easier.

My favourite recipes that I’ve bookmarked include:

• Coconut Yogurt
• Soft Boiled Eggs and Green Pea Salad
• Healthy Exotic Bowl with Dragon Fruit and Lychee
• Wafflewich
• Dips – Baba Ghanoush, Beet Hummus, Edamame Dip
• Stuff Potatoes
• Amaretto and Espresso Cake
• Banana, Walnut, and Toblerone Bread

Tested Recipes

For those that know me, knows that I love a good avocado toast. Who doesn’t like an avocuddle every now and then? When I first saw the Edamame Dip recipe, I had to make it ASAP!

Acknowledgement

Excerpted from Yogurt Every Day Hubert Cormier. Copyright © 2017 Hubert Cormier. Food photography by Catherine Côté. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

Bookshelf Worthy?

Absolutely! The no fuss recipes are easy to make. Recipes can be easily modified to work with kitchen sink ingredients. There are lots of helpful tips to help you save time too!

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Yogurt Every Day: Healthy And Delicious Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner And Dessert
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 208 pages, 10 × 8.5 × 0.6 in
Published: May 30, 2017
Publisher: Appetite by Random House
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

• ISBN – 10: 0147530423
• ISBN – 13: 9780147530424

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Hailed as a superfood and loved for its cool, tangy taste, yogurt’s popularity continues to grow. Yogurt Every Day feeds this frenzy for yogurt, serving up 75 delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert, including how to make your own yogurt at home.

After years of serving as a quick breakfast fix or mid-afternoon pick-me-up, yogurt is finally having its day, embraced by a public passionate about the art of living and eating well. The surging popularity of Greek, Skyr and other yogurts testifies not only to their celebrated probiotics and healthful benefits, but to their versatility, creamy textures and rich tangy flavours.
In Yogurt Every Day, celebrated nutritionist Hubert Cormier shows just how easy and delicious it is to incorporate yogurt into your daily life, offering 75 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert–including a full section on how to make your very own yogurt. Whether using a yogurt maker, a slow cooker, or the equipment available in every home kitchen (a saucepan, the stove and the oven), Hubert couldn’t make it easier for you to create your favorite type of yogurt–from Swiss, Balkan, Skyr to Greek as well as Coconut yogurt for a dairy-free alternative.
With recipes ranging from Chia Seed Pudding with Kiwi, and Frozen Smoothie Yogurt Cubes, to Coquilles Saint-Jacques, Tagliatelle a la Carbonara and Avocado Lassi, Yogurt Every Day offers something for everyone, be it the cook on the go, or the health-minded foodie seeking new recipes, new ingredients and new kitchen adventures.

About the Author
HUBERT CORMIER is a registered dietitian and is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods in Quebec City. In 2015, he was presented with the Annual Merit Award in Nutrition–Young Professionals, a prize given by his professional body in recognition of outstanding devotion to the field of nutrition. He has written three successful books on nutrition in French. The author lives in Quebec City, Canada.

Sundays are best for rolling around in bed, going to church and for baking sweet treats with a glass of milk with ice cubes! Even better if the milk itself is grass fed and hormone free too! To be honest, I don’t have much of a sweet tooth – tho I enjoy a chewy chocolate chip cookie and carrot cake from time to time. Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky by Edmonton blogger Karlynn Johnston pulls some serious heart strings with stories and recipes that points to Old-Fashioned desserts. If you’ve been a fan of www.thekitchenmagpie.com you will be excited for recipes like Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Cherry Whipped Shortbread, Doughnuts and Salted Buttered Pecans.

That being said, Karlynn brings back the Flapper Pie unique to Alberta and even more so in the farms of Manitoba of our grandmother’s generations. What once was a staple in prairie kitchens is a rarity. My parents never heard of it. My friends never seen it. So it will be interesting to make this hard to master graham crumb crust pie filled with decadent creamy custard filling and topped with meringue.

FLAPPER PIE- THE LOST PRAIRIE PIE

What caught my eye was the recipe for Mini Doughnut Waffles. It looks like a Liege waffle but it’s part donut. I can’t wait to makes these. Now you can too by entering the contest below!

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