The Cupid’s Cup
Autumn is officially here, and the weather lately has been stellar. I am saluting the change of seasons with this flirty riff on a classic Pisco Sour. Pisco is a grape brandy that can only be produced in Peru or Chile.
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…
Potato Skins Stuffed with Egg, Bacon and Cheese
As a youngster growing up, baked potatoes were a staple and my siblings would carefully remove the flesh of the potato, lather it with butter and then place the potato flesh back in with salt and pepper. I don’t think as kids we really knew about the variations potato skins came in. We were just…
Handmade Cavatelli with Sausage & Browned Sage Butter
This is the first recipe from The Frankies Spuntino Cooking Manual and I love, love, love it! The kitchen aromas perfumed the house with the sautéed sausage and the sage cooked in butter. I was in my element (happy face). Sage is an aromatic herb with strong spice flavors and sometimes smells a bit like…
Handmade Ricotta Cavatelli Pasta
Last month we were cruising the Adriatic and one of the ports of call was Bari, Italy. I had done my obligatory research on ‘top things to do’ list for each port and Bari was no exception. There is, however, something to be said when you communicate with the locals – no matter how limited…
Star Anise Ice Cream
I wouldn’t go so far as to say I am a gadget queen but I certainly enjoy using the ice cream maker attachment for my KitchenAid mixer. I’ve had it 2 months now and have made strawberry ice cream, lemon ice cream and now this one. Each time feels as though it’s my first and…
Chanterelles and Turnips with Garlic Butter and Creamy Polenta
I love how social media allows me to connect with people back home – some I’ve met and some only through the electronic foodie world. Home for me means the Maritimes and although I’m originally from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia is where we plan to lay roots. Quite by accident, I stumbled across this…
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Tapenade and Feta
Local farm-fresh produce is on the grocery shelves and I love it! With Fall on our doorstep, this has to be my favorite time of year. I was in the city yesterday and just had to stop by Union Square Greenmarket (Flatiron District) to get my fill of local. This place is always busy no…
Summer Squash Tart
John has been traveling a lot lately and when he comes home he wants light meals. Hotel food and eating out with customers leave him hankering for home-cooked food. After a few days in Dallas he definitely didn’t want any meat! This tart was the perfect welcome back meal. Summer squash refers to pattypan squash,…