Irene Ngo

Toronto

Food Content Director at Chatelaine

Food Content Director at Today's Parent

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Recipe Developer. Editor. Baker. Writer. Keeping food waste to a minimum 🥕 Tweets/opinions are my own.

Articles

Comment tempérer le chocolat sur la cuisinière ou au micro-ondes

1 month ago | fr.chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo

Photo, Erik PutzLe tempérage consiste à faire fondre le chocolat pour qu’il soit ferme une fois refroidi et facile à casser. Si vous voulez tremper des bonbons, des biscuits ou toute autre friandise dans du chocolat, le tempérage est nécessaire pour obtenir une belle couche lisse et brillante. La technique n’est pas très compliquée et un thermomètre numérique facilite grandement le processus de tempérage.
Cranberry Aperol Spritz - Chatelaine

Dec 17, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo

A festive twist on a classic spritz, this version adds cranberry juice and uses frozen cranberries to both chill and garnish the drink and sprigs of rosemary to add wintry enchantment.
5 Steps To The Perfect Smoothie—And 10 Recipes To Get You Started - Chatelaine

Aug 8, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo

Recipes by Irene Ngo. Produced by Aimee Nishitoba. Photography by Christie Vuong. Food Styling by Ashley Denton. Prop Styling by Christine Hanlon. A breakfast smoothie is an easy and convenient way to pack fruits, vegetables and added nutrients into one easy-to-drink beverage. It takes minutes to make, and the flavour combinations are endless. Start by taking stock of your fridge, freezer and pantry, and then follow our foolproof guide to building your best smoothies ever.
Red Beet Smoothie

Aug 7, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo

Recipes by Irene Ngo. Produced by Aimee Nishitoba. Photography by Christie Vuong. Food Styling by Ashley Denton. Prop Styling by Christine Hanlon. Ingredients1/2 cup pomegranate juice1/2 cup chopped red beets1/2 cup chopped beet greens or baby spinach1/2 cup chopped Granny Smith apple1/2 cup frozen strawberries or blackberries1/4 cup water2 tbsp hemp hearts or quick oats1/2 tsp chopped fresh ginger (optional)InstructionsAdd ingredients and a few ice cubes, if desired, to a blender.
How to Make Weed Gummies

Nov 10, 2023 | cannabisculture.com | Irene Ngo

While sampling some of the cannabis drinks available in Canada, I enjoyed finally having non-alcoholic beverage options that imparted a similar effect to alcohol, as well as an alternative to smoking cannabis or ingesting cannabis oils. I was especially excited to try the Dissolvable THC Powder. The water-soluble powder can be added to beverages, from coffee to water and anything in between. It made me wonder—could I use it to make candy, too? I started thinking about how to make weed gummies.
How to Easily Cook Fish in Parchment Paper at Home

Sep 22, 2023 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo

Cooking tipsWhen the grill’s shut down for the year, baking your fish “en papillote” keeps the calories low and the flavour high. Cooking “en papillote” is a steam-cooking technique where food is cooked inside parchment paper (or foil) packets in the oven. This method is great for cooking delicate foods such as flaky fish and tender vegetables. Every home chef should know how to cook fish in parchment paper. Steaming requires little or no added fat, which makes it an ideal low-fat cooking method.
The Dinner Plan: 5 New Easy Weeknight Meals

Jul 7, 2023 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo
Scotch Drinking 101: Tips For Beginners

Nov 25, 2022 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo
8 Easier-Than-They-Look Recipes For A Mother's Day Bagel Brunch

Apr 29, 2022 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo
4 Classic No-Bake Vegan Dessert Recipes

Mar 30, 2022 | chatelaine.com | Irene Ngo