Renee Kohlman

3 weeks ago | culinairemagazine.ca | Renee Kohlman

Renée KohlmanMay 132 min readBurger season is upon us, and I couldn’t be happier. Who doesn’t love a big, juicy burger, loaded with all your favourite toppings? While beef is usually my go-to meat of choice, I occasionally like to shake things up with spiced ground lamb, for an entirely different flavour profile. These burgers are giving me Middle Eastern Kofta vibes and I’m totally here for it.

1 month ago | culinairemagazine.ca | Renee Kohlman

When you’ve been baking for decades, in a variety of capacities like I have, chances are you’ve whipped up countless loaves of banana bread. Every cafe or bakery kitchen had their own recipe, and the variations were endless. Some used buttermilk and browned butter, while others used canola oil and sour cream. Chocolate and toasted nuts were optional add-ins, as were peanut butter, or Nutella.  The one constant about banana bread is its continuous popularity.

Mar 8, 2025 | culinairemagazine.ca | Renee Kohlman

The potato will always be my carb of choice. Mashed, fried, roasted, I’m here for this tasty tuber in all of the ways. And then there is Patatas Bravas. I first tasted these potatoes in a small Spanish tapas bar in Edmonton years and years ago, and right from the first bite I was smitten. Something about these crispy, spicy, saucy, ethereal potatoes spoke to my young soul.

Jan 20, 2025 | xpresschronicle.com | Renee Kohlman

January can be a cold and dreary time of the year, and so we reach for things that give us comfort. For those of us who find the kitchen a sanctuary, having the oven on for a good chunk of a Sunday afternoon is a source of pleasure and when I really want to push the boat out, I’ll make one of my favourite cozy desserts — rice pudding. I know you’re probably thinking rice pudding isn’t special. But, dear reader, this recipe for rice pudding is something else.

Nov 12, 2024 | culinairemagazine.ca | Renee Kohlman

November’s grey skies and plummeting temperatures can make it a slog of a month to get through, but then I think of all the cozy comfort food I get to eat, and then the second-to-last month of the year doesn’t seem so bad.  While I tend to reach for rich and hearty soups, stews, and pastas, there’s just something about a plate of tasty meatballs that makes me so darn happy.