by Tanya dePape | Jun 8, 2022 | Recipes
Sweet Onion and Thyme Soup Yield: 4 servings This soup is inspired by a recipe I learned in a cookery school in France years ago. It puts the spotlight on one of my all-time favourite herbs: thyme. 2 Tbsp. salted butter 4 large white onions, thinly sliced 3 garlic...
by Tanya dePape | Jun 8, 2022 | Recipes
Crème Brûlée Yield: 4 servings I don’t have much a sweet tooth but I am sucker for traditional crème brûlée. 6 egg yolks ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ cups whipping (35%) cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 6 tsp. granulated sugar Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a...
by Tanya dePape | Jun 8, 2022 | Recipes
Parmesan Cups with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Yield: 12 Parmesan cups This is one of my favourite hors d’oeuvres. It was inspired by a recipe in the French Laundry Cookbook. 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp. salted butter 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil...
by Tanya dePape | Jun 6, 2022 | Recipes
Olive Loaf Makes one (8- x 4-inch) loaf This recipe came from my friend Eric from France. His son and I brought it to a party here on Vancouver Island, where it was quickly nicknamed “The Man Loaf” by the guys present due to the abundance of bacon. 1 ½ cup all-purpose...
by Tanya dePape | Jun 6, 2022 | Recipes
Pochas con Almejas (Clams with Beans) Yield: 4 servings This is my version of the pochas con almejas that I first cooked with Chef Patricio. 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely diced 1 tomato, finely diced...
by Tanya dePape | Jun 6, 2022 | Recipes
Steak Pintxos with Chimichurri Sauce Yield: 8-10 pintxos San Sebastián is well known for its pintxos bars. Here is a pintxo that is always a hit at my gatherings. Spanish-inspired with the Argentinean flare of Chimichurri sauce, it’s simple to make but impressive to...