Eggplant Milanese: Crispy Cutlets Without the Veal
Golden, crunchy, and crisp. These eggplant cutlets take their cue from classic veal Milanese, but swap the meat for something lighter (and honestly, more fun to make).
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Cumin
I was making a center piece for the table on Sunday which involved removing the seeds from a pumpkin. As I was doing this, I thought I would roast the seeds. I’ve heard their nutritional content as being very good. I pulled out the seeds along with the attached fleshy strings of the pumpkin. This…
Cranberry Sauce with Horseradish
Homemade sauces of any kind rank high with me. While today is Columbus Day in the US it’s also Thanksgiving day in Canada. Turkey is always served at our Thanksgiving dinner along with all the trimmings that make a special meal complete. And, one of those trimmings is cranberry sauce. I was in the Flatiron…
Ouzo Braised Cabbage with Pork Sausage
Good food begins in the field. If ever there was a truism that reflects the philosophy and flavors of the Greek country kitchen, that would be it. Diane Kochilas I had been reminded of our trip to Greece (3 years ago) via long-time friend and fellow food blogger Michelle with her postings on her recent…
Rosemary Shortbread
I’ve come to the conclusion that tattooed baristas along with body piercings are the ones who really make great cappuccinos! TIBS, Just Us, Smiling Goat, Culture Espresso Bar, Joe to name a few all make some of the best cappuccinos I have ever tasted outside of Italy! Making flawless coffee is an art in itself…
The Best Way To Treat A Cold!
When I was three months pregnant with my daughter, my doctor said I had a touch of sinusitis…it was painful but not as much as a full-on sinusitis (experienced this 2 years later). Medication was out of the question so I decided to make myself a cup of hot water mixed with lemon juice and…
Roasted Cauliflower
After a five day visit to Canada’s Ocean Playground, I was happy to get back into my kitchen and cook! Don’t get me wrong, the meals we had at Bicycle Thief, Sushi Nami, Seasons, Woody’s Bar-B-Q and La Perla were scrumptious but 5 days of dining out morning, noon and night had a toll on…
Soy and Ginger Shrimp Packets
This type of cooking is one of my favorites as the food cooks in its own juices. Cooking in packets (en papillote) basically means steaming small portions of food in a wrapper in a hot oven. You can use parchment paper or tin foil – I’ve used both. Click here to see how to make…
Fresh Fruit Cake
I had a craving for something sweet and because it’s just the two of us, making a cake doesn’t make sense as we would be eating it for days to come. This super easy dessert stays moist even on day three! It’s so easy to whip up and I like the idea of baking it…
Sautéed Endive and Apple with Warm Goat Cheese
I’ve been eyeing this recipe a few weeks but every time I ‘thought’ I was going to make it, my dinner menu would change so yesterday I was bound and determined to finally make this. Belgian endive (pronounced on-deev) is part of the chicory family which includes radicchio, escarole and curly endive (pronounced en-dive). Endive…
roasted tomato & mozzarella salad
This recipe knows no time. It’s just as perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. With an introduction like that, it’s a winner to serve any time of the day! This dish is from her latest cookbook Fast, Fresh, Simple. I became an instant fan of Donna Hay with her book, The New Cook back in…
Quinoa & Avocado with Dried Fruit & Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette
Quinoa (keen-wa) is one of those grains that I love to use and it’s so versatile. I first used this ancient grain back in 2007 and since then its been a staple in my cupboard. Nutritionally, these grains are supercharged! Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rank high in nutrient richness and quinoa provides over twice the amount…
Mango Sorbet – an ode to summer!
With the days becoming shorter and the nights cooler, summer is slowly saying goodbye. However, this sunny-looking mango sorbet will always remind me of summer no matter what time of year it is. Sorbet is basically frozen water or juice sweetened with fruit or even fresh herbs and can be sweet or savory. Use the…