Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini

A showpiece roast perfumed with rosemary.

Chicken Chile Verde

A big party hit that’s easy to make ahead of time.

Local Calgarians, please, I am looking for a place in Calgary that sells bulk spices and herbs. I have been to Superstore, Safeway and Co-op and was not very impressed (I always wonder how long they have been sitting in those bins...

be a nice herb or spice to complement the strawberries. I don’t use sugar or honey because I don’t need the calories. Cinnamon is not a good complement for strawberries. I’m thinking maybe some fresh chopped...

Chorizo and Olive Flatbread

Crisp bread topped with tomatoes, onions, and a touch of harissa.

Pasta e Fagioli

Warming tomato, bean, and pasta soup that can be prepared simply or spiced up with pancetta and dried red peppers.

Tigres Rabiosos

Spicy stewed mussels.

Orange Khoresh (Khoresh-e porteqal)

A flavorful stew of chicken, orange juice, and spices.

Chicken Skewers with Dukkah Crust

Chicken coated in a Middle Eastern spice mix of nuts and herbs.

Groats and Bell Pepper Scramble

Counteract cholesterol by sneaking groats into your morning eggs.

Conversation with a Cocktail Epicure

Alberta Straub, once described as “the Alice Waters of booze,” has been mixing up sublime adult beverages made with herbs, spices, and fresh fruits and vegetables for the past six years at San Francisco’s Orbit...

Tasting Barolo Chinato

Take Barolo, add spice, and savor.

Meal Kits: From Good to Worse

This week’s mission: Just add chicken to two different premade dinners.

New Species of Cracker Discovered!

This week’s mission: ritzy granola and crunchy focaccia sticks.

That's Amaro

For some, it’s amore; for others, it’s just bitter.