With fall being just around the corner, our outdoor BBQ and grilling days are numbered. I know when December and January rolls around, I am really going to be missing hanging out on the patio and eating grilled chicken, burgers and grilled veggies. So in these last few weeks of prime BBQ and grilling season,…
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Basil Gnocchi with Peas and Pancetta
Happy Sunday everyone! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend and I hope the Sunday Scaries (i.e. fear of going back to work or school tomorrow) haven't set in yet! To soothe your pain, or to seamlessly transition you from the weekend to Monday, do I ever have a meal for you: Basil Gnocchi…
Easter Ham
I. Can. Not. Wait. To. Dive. Into. This. Easter. Dinner. I am so excited to eat all of this delicious food, but I especially can't wait to get me a juicy slice of my Easter Ham. It is definitely my pride and joy this year. While ham recipes can be very complex (I've heard of…
Rosemary Roast Beef with Red Wine Sauce
Now, there's nothing that says "I'm an adult" more than cooking yourself a roast beef. I mean- who does that besides moms and grandmas? Not any young adult I know! While cooking a roast beef can be a bit daunting, it is actually really easy as the oven does most of the work. Just follow…
Happy Chinese New Year
To celebrate the Year of the Rooster, I have curated my tastiest Chinese recipes in this post. Now, my experience cooking Chinese foods has not been that extensive, but I have nailed these recipes. They key to cooking these foods is to have the right ingredients. I go to Asian grocery stores (such as TNT…
Kabocha Squash Curry
As we can't seem to shake the cold here in Vancouver, I have been making lots of hearty recipes to keep me warm and full. I honesty feel like a hibernating bear being on the eat, sleep, and avoid the outside as much as possible-train. To keep me full and warm this recipe for Kabocha…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce
A delightful fall twist on my traditional gnocchi recipe- this sweet potato gnocchi are like little mini hugs. These sweet little nuggets are seasoned with traditional fall spices- nutmeg and cinnamon- and are complemented by a rich buttery sauce and crisp savory sage leaves. Enjoy these as a side or a main course and truly…
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Homemade Gnocchi
I don't make homemade gnocchi just for anybody- so if you are lucky enough to get some, you are very special to me. Making gnocchi from scratch is a true expression of love. Just like love, gnocchi requires good ingredients, time, a bit of skill, and passion. It simply cannot, by any means, be fake,…
Rosemary & Garlic Hasselback Potatoes
This recipe transforms the humble potato into an elegant fall side dish that can be served with just about anything. With a few tweaks to the traditional Swedish Hasselbacken potato recipe, these potatoes are sure to taste just as great and impress any guest.
Oktoberfest Pork Schnitzel
Can't catch a flight to Germany this fall for Oktoberfest? Don't fret- bring the spirit of this wonderful fall festival to your kitchen with my Oktoberfest Pork Schnitzel recipe. Lederhosen not required!