Classic Canadian Goulash
Mid-century comfort food: ground beef, onion, garlic and bell pepper simmered with tomatoes, then folded through macaroni and finished with aged cheddar.
diy turtles candy (a canadian confectionery)
I enjoy noshing on select candies, and Turtles is one of them. Pretty impressive considering I don’t have a sweet tooth but the combination of pecans with caramel and chocolate makes it hard for me to resist. This candy recipe is foolproof.
Tomato Rings Filled with Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast celebrates each morning as we break the overnight fast. Beefsteak tomato rings filled with eggs, parmesan and fresh basil, a recipe that’s hard to get wrong.
fruit and nut crackers
This copycat version of gourmet fruit and nut crackers is easy to make and budget-friendly. And, they make a perfect hostess gift (yes, please!).
stuffed spaghetti squash rings
Do you enjoy eating spaghetti squash? I’ve been using it for over 15 years and it’s so versatile.
chocolate mini egg bark
Switch up the Easter egg hunt with pieces of mini egg bark. Chocolate mini egg bark is super easy to make and will be a hit with the kiddos. Wrap up a few chunks of bark in small bags and hide it throughout the house. While I am not a fan of mini eggs, I…
cookie tiramisù
Tiramisù (pick me up in Italian) hails from Northwestern Italy in Veneto. It’s been around since the 1960s. I have made it a few times and have always enjoyed it. Desserts sometimes ‘happen’ by chance or a failed recipe needs to be saved. I made chocolate chip cookies last week.
homemade fried potato chips
According to the Smithsonian magazine, England’s earliest known recipe for chips dates to 1817. In 1853 in upstate New York Chef George Crum worked at Moon’s Lake House restaurant. He prepared thinly sliced potatoes and fried them to a crisp after Cornelius Vanderbilt sent back his french fries saying they weren’t cooked enough. It was…
Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Avocado toast, upgraded: a seasoning I discovered in Mexico and a foolproof poached egg made in the microwave.
zucchini scarpaccia
Scarpaccia (bad shoe in Italian) is a zucchini tart from Tuscany. It’s a favourite food during carnival celebrations and is believed to have originated from retired sailors who used zucchini from their gardens.
portobello parmesan
An easy mid-week meal, portobello parmesan served atop a dressed salad will satisfy any hungry tummy. The portobello mushroom can be served in many ways from a burger or as a pizza base to soup.
Bourbon Candied Pecans
Toasted pecans candied in a bourbon glaze, sweet, boozy, and endlessly snackable.
Sweet Potato Curry Soup
Living in Asia awakened my senses to spice. Sweet potato simmered with garam masala, curry and coconut milk, finished with crumbled feta.