easy baked cod recipe
There’s something undeniably appealing about a one-dish meal, especially when it’s effortless and elegant.
pineapple fried rice
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since we lived in Singapore! Immersing myself in the expat community was the best way to make new friends, and one of my favorite ways to connect was through cooking classes.
creamy lemon honey salad dressing
This creamy salad dressing is light, effortless to make, and bursting with flavour. While its name suggests it’s just for salads, it also makes an incredible marinade for chicken! And it’s ideal for those who prefer to skip mayonnaise-based dressings. This recipe is a must-try.
fish soup with coconut milk and lime juice
Soup needs no introduction—it’s a timeless dish that has warmed hearts for millennia. With endless variations, it’s the ultimate comfort food, especially on a chilly day.
fried wontons stuffed with brie
How to awaken your taste buds and set the stage for an unforgettable meal? Start with these irresistible brie appetizers! Small yet bursting with flavour, these wonton brie bites combine a satisfying crunch with the creamy, velvety richness of melted cheese.
caprese salad roll ups
The timeless Caprese salad, originating from the charming island of Capri in the 1920s, beautifully embodies the colours of Italy’s flag—green, white, and red. Celebrating simplicity and freshness, these Caprese salad roll-ups offer a modern twist on the classic, transforming its iconic ingredients into perfect bite-sized finger food.
almond crescent cookies
With each passing Christmas, my food nostalgia deepens. This season, I find myself longing to step into my grandmother’s or great-aunt’s kitchen, to talk about baking—their wisdom, their secrets, their stories. The familiar ache of “I wish I’d spent more time with them” lingers, a bittersweet reminder of moments that slipped away.
crunchy rocky road squares
This no-bake dessert is a breeze to make and has delighted taste buds for generations. While the origins of Rocky Road are a bit mysterious, it holds a special place in culinary history.
italian sausage and cabbage soup
The history of soup is as rich and varied as the dish itself. Its origins date back thousands of years, making it one of the oldest forms of cooking.
shortbread jam slices
Becoming a grandparent truly is one of life’s sweetest joys! Mr S and I are incredibly blessed to be grandparents to two beautiful boys—our eldest, Will, who’s three, and our youngest, Lachie, is seven months.
bread dipping oil (so good!)
If you have been saving your best olive oil for a special dish, this recipe is for you! This dipping oil is an easy, adaptable, and delicious recipe that comes together in 10 minutes. Use fresh chunks of sourdough, sliced baguette or ciabatta and dip in.
pumpkin pie mousse
I love no-bake desserts; they’re so easy to make and require minimal effort. Pumpkin pie is a treat I reserve for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but with Canadian Thanksgiving earlier this month,
calamarata pasta with shrimp and anchovy sauce
The calamarata pasta shape resembles calamari rings and is perfect with shrimp, lobster, mussels, or clams. Calamarata pasta hails from southern Italy, and in Sicily, calamarata is typically prepared with swordfish and tomatoes, a reflection of the island’s rich culinary traditions. Mr S and I recently returned from Sicily,