By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up minorganmichael@yahoo.com CHILI VERDE Contrary to popular belief chilies did not originate in Mexico, they are in fact a product of the South Western area of the US, more particularly the states of Texas and Arizona and New Mexico where they were an integral part of Tex Mex cuisine. The […]
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Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up minorganmichael@yahoo.com Roasted Tuscan Lemon Chicken Lemon chicken and its many incarnations can be found in many global cuisines. The most popular variety here in Montreal is probably the deep fried chicken with lemon on the menu of many Chinese restaurants around the city. This version is definitely more Mediterranean […]
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By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up minorganmichael@yahoo.com The word ‘meze’ or ‘mezze’ was found traditionally in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and came to mean a selection of small dishes served to accompany alcoholic drinks or as appetizers before a main meal (1) It has become ‘le rigueur’ these days for many restaurants […]
Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up minorganmichael@yahoo.com PERI PERI CHICKEN Although piri piri sauce is found in Portuguese cuisine its origin is actually derived from a Swahili word for pepper pepper. The chilies used for the piri piri sauce are African bird’s eye chilies. In addition to Portugal the piri piri sauce is found in […]
Heavy MTL’s 2014 Raucous and Rollus Lineup Announced
By Rik Roe, for curtainsup.tv 2013 was a Raucous and Rollus Heavy MTL success that had It’s festival goers absorbing waves of sound, talent, and festivities. 2014 is continuing the tradition. Heavy Montreal has just rolled out its 2014 edition lineup for its 6th annual installment of the “loudest” festival of the summer, taking place at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau […]
Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca minorgan@yahoo.ca Meatloaf As winter sets in and boy has it ever made it’s presence known this year my food cravings always tend towards ‘comfort food’, all those dishes that mom used to make that always seemed to fit the bill at this time of year. One such iconic […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Turkey Porchetta Every year I try, without much success I must add, to dress up the ubiquitous Christmas turkey in a different way, but sadly the traditionalists in the family usually rule the day! This year however I am determined to pursue my endeavour to give a […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmts.ca Thai Dry Chicken Curry Most of my almost 40 passionate years in the food service business have been focused on foods that incorporate very bold flavours. My many recent trips to South East Asia have only resulted in strengthening and elevating this practice to exciting new […]
Estiatorio Milos
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Milos…when one hears this name uttered you immediately think of superb seafood served in luxurious and sophisticated surroundings, fabulous service and of course, prices to match. I must admit, that having lived in Montreal since 1964 and being a great lover of fish and seafood, I have […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Chutney Cranberries have been typically used during all thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations and in addition to their wonderful accompaniment to turkey they are also considered to be extremely high in nutrient and antioxidant qualities.