Julian Armstrong, The Montreal Gazette

Julian Armstrong

The Montreal Gazette

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Past:
  • The Montreal Gazette
  • Ottawa Citizen
  • SudburyStar

Past articles by Julian:

Six O’Clock Solution: One-pot plov with chicken keeps it simple

The meat can be substituted with beef or lamb in this recipe from Boston cookbook author Christopher Kimball's latest in his Milk Street series. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: A dish of comfort food and the story of salt

Toronto cookbook author Naomi Duguid explains 19 different types of salt and when best to add each, among other revelations in her new book. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Red wine and bacon elevate this kidney-bean dish

Boston cookbook author Christopher Kimball, who runs the Milk Street cooking school, likes off-beat specialties. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Not the same old soggy cauliflower

“Roasting is a total game changer when it comes to the flavour of cauliflower,” writes Quebec-raised chef Jean-Christophe Poirier. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Enjoy a slice of P.E.I. with Hasselback potatoes

You can vary the recipe by adding ingredients between the slices, such as cheese, sour cream or butter blended with chopped herbs. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Mushrooms from Montreal chef's kitchen to yours

The chefs in Canada’s Best New Cookbook — including Montreal's Mehdi Brunet-Benkritly — are from restaurants that were named “best new” establishments in Air Canada’s enRoute magazine surveys. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Roasting is right for a quick chicken dinner

Ina Garten serves this creamy chicken dish with rice or couscous. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Tomato soup comes with cheesy bread and a flavour punch

When tomatoes are out of season, a good soup may be made with a top-quality canned variety and some well-chosen additions. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Mussels straight from the waters of P.E.I.

A new book creates an urge not just to cook the traditional foods of Prince Edward Island, but also to make travel plans. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Black bean soup for body and spirit

This recipe comes from the second cookbook by the team behind the Montreal-based chain Mandy’s Gourmet Salads. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Lemon chicken comes with crispy skin, clean kitchen

This is among the no-fuss recipes in Melissa Clark's Dinner in One: Exceptional and Easy One-Pan Meals. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Mandy’s salad experts dish up an autumn soup

This pumpkin spice soup comes from the second cookbook by the Montreal-based Mandy’s Gourmet Salads team. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Succotash elevated with Indian seasonings

Vishwesh Bhatt's addition of garam masala makes this vegetable dish distinctive. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Harissa salmon with broccoli and tomatoes

Instead of harissa, a North African hot sauce, you can use sriracha sauce or hot sauce, sambal oelek plus a little garlic power, or chili paste. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Tomatoes stuffed with southern comfort

This dish can be found in I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes From a Southern Chef, by Vishwesh Bhatt. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Chicken souvlaki fit for a 'superdiet'

This recipe comes from the New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: A stew will sort out those surplus greens

Bean, chorizo and greens stew goes well alongside grilled foods at a barbecue. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Food researcher is a fine substitute teacher

Can't find kohlrabi? Some turnips or broccoli stems will do. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Ratatouille takes tips from Mediterranean diet

The authors of The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook claim their update of the diet burns fats, promotes longevity and prevents chronic disease. → Read More

Six O’Clock Solution: Keep cool with 'the most popular fruit in the world'

It's prime tomato season, which means it's the best time of year to make gazpacho. → Read More