Classic British Potted Shrimp
A Tudor classic that won over Ian Fleming and James Bond: tiny shrimp sealed under golden spiced butter, made for warm toast.
pasta with olive sauce and pangrattato
As a kid and for that matter a young adult, I despised olives! To me, they just tasted like salt with a whole lot of bitterness. That food memory stayed with me for a very long time. It was only 20 years ago that I began to enjoy these fruits. My first bite was a…
butterscotch custard with salted caramel sauce
Whoa! Hold onto your sweet tooth ’cause this dessert will have you asking for more! It has been ages, well I mean years since I last made a custard. On occasion, I have made custards but truthfully, I favour more of a fresh fruit kind of dessert. Having said that, my sweet tooth does show…
Simple Syrup
Just sugar and water, but endlessly useful: flavour it with vanilla, ginger, or mint for cocktails, iced drinks, and desserts alike.
homemade grenadine – so easy to make!
When I was younger, a treat for me and my siblings was when our parents would take us out to dinner. Unlike today, that didn’t happen regularly when I was growing up. But when it did, it was a special event as I knew I would get treated to a Shirley Temple drink.
Blueberry Breakfast Drink
Start your day with a fibre boost: frozen blueberries, banana, yogurt and almond butter, blended thick and creamy. Satisfying on its own, it’ll keep you full until your next meal.
edamame hummus
The first time I snacked on an edamame pod was when we lived in Asia (gosh, that’s over 11 years now!). Mr. S and I were dining at a Japanese restaurant and while we waited for our food, the waiter brought us a bowl of cool, salted edamame pods. We had heard this snack was…
pecan pie bars with semi-sweet chocolate
Do you recall eating your first pecan pie? I sure do! I was a young kid traveling with my siblings and parents en route to see my grandparents in Florida (an annual winter vacation pilgrimage). The trip down wasn’t idyllic with 4 kids in the back of a station wagon along with two and a…
Escargot Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps stuffed with garlicky escargot and herbed breadcrumbs, baked until golden.
poppy seed pappardelle with sage & prosciutto
If you have eaten herbed laced pappardelle, then you’re gonna love it with poppy seeds. Making pasta is easier than you think and therapeutic, too! Kneading the dough helps to unwind from the day and acts as a vehicle to vent any frustration. From the time it takes to mix, knead and let the dough…
pesto trapanese (pesto with almonds & tomatoes)
Pesto is such a versatile sauce and although perfectly suited for pasta, it’s also delicious with meat, vegetables or fish. For more uses click here. It also reminds me of summer which is a good thing as this winter seems to be unending and it’s only the middle of February! But I digress. Most are…
Sticky Date Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce
Moist, date-stuffed pudding you can make the night before. Whip the cream, warm the caramel sauce, and suddenly everyone has room for dessert.
Tortellini Bolognese Soup
Little parcels of homemade tortellini, filled with pork, mortadella, prosciutto and Parmesan, floating in a clear, rich broth. Comfort in a bowl.