Cozy up this autumn and winter season with a bowl of smoky, spicy and nutritious Chorizo & Potato Soup. Fresh chorizo is cooked with potatoes, red bell peppers, jalapeños, onions, and smoked paprika. A final addition of kale and a splash of cream makes this soup hearty and delicious. Spanish Flavours in a Hearty Chorizo…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather, be grateful, and indulge in a traditional seasonal feast. If you're looking to elevate your holiday spread, but still have that rustic charm of Thanksgiving, here's a roundup of delectable recipes that will leave your guests craving seconds! Boursin-Stuffed Mushrooms Start the celebration with an irresistible appetizer– Boursin Stuffed…
My Easy Plum Chutney is a delicious recipe to make at the end of summer when plums are at their best! This sweet, tangy, and spicy chutney is filled with plums, onions, jalapeño peppers, and spices. Use this chutney on toast, on roasted meats, or in a grilled cheese sandwich with aged cheddar cheese for…
My homemade Blueberry Coffee Cake is the perfect way to kick off blueberry season. This coffee cake has a dense, yet tender cake base and is layered with fresh blueberries and a sweet and crumbly streusel topping. Enjoy this recipe for breakfast, brunch or even dessert this summer while blueberries are fresh and delicious! The…
Happy Mother's Day! Do I ever have a recipe for all the moms out there today! It's seasonal, sophisticated, beautiful, and tastes absolutely delicious! My recipe for Rhubarb French Toast is a great way to greet your mom, or any mom (fur-moms included) this Mother's Day. For this special holiday, I decided to make French…
Spring has finally started to make itself known here on southern Vancouver Island. That means it's time for seasonal spring recipes! To kick off the season, I made this delicious Spring Cobb Salad with tons of fresh spring produce and meats from Red Barn Market. It's a salad that is full of flavour, texture, and…
Spring is here and I'm celebrating the upcoming long weekend with my new recipe: Spring Gnudi with Beurre Blanc. Gnudi are light and pillowy Italian dumplings made with ricotta cheese. This recipe for Spring Gnudi with Beurre Blanc celebrates the flavours of the season with fresh asparagus and peas. A rich and creamy beurre blanc…
This Valentines Day, celebrate with a delicious and elegant recipe for my Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte. This classic flourless cake gets a twist with the addition of a splash of Free Form Cabernet Sauvignon. This red wine adds a nice smokiness and sweet fruity flavour that perfectly complements the dark chocolate. Recipe in collaboration with…
Cantonese Steamed Beef Balls are a classic dim sum dish, and now you can enjoy them at home. This recipe is a bit of work, but is definitely worth it once you bite into these springy, juicy beef balls. I use a few different techniques and ingredients compared to traditional Chinese recipes, but these Cantonese…
I know I say that all of my recipes are show stoppers…but this is for real this time! My Fried Feta & Sesame Triangles are a gorgeous appetizer to serve this holiday season. The inside of these triangles are full of soft and gooey feta cheese and the exterior is covered in sesame seeds that…
