Steamed fish and vegetables don’t have to be boring! This Steamed Salmon with Scallion-Ginger Sauce is an easy, healthy, and flavourful meal! Sockeye salmon is steamed with my favourite vegetables (Napa cabbage, oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced carrots and bok choy) and topped with a savoury scallion-ginger sauce! This meal can easily be tailored to suit…
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After pouring over seed catalogues these past few weeks and after organizing my current seed collection, I have selected the seeds and plants that I will be growing in 2024! I am growing a whopping 40 varieties of seeds and installing 11 plants (shrubs, tubers, etc.) in our townhouse garden spaces. It may seem a…
Continue reading ➞ Garden Planning: Seeds and Plants I am Growing in 2024
This Japanese-inspired soup is a warm and hearty recipe to enjoy on a cold winter’s day. Udon noodles are served with a fast and easy curry soup filled with onion, carrots, and convenient Japanese curry cubes. Topped with ground beef, scallions and a 7-minute egg, this is a delicious recipe that can be enjoyed any…
Warm up this season with a bowl of White Bean & Rosemary Soup. This healthy Italian-inspired soup is made with white kidney beans, rosemary, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and chicken stock. This hearty White Bean & Rosemary Soup gets its creaminess by pureeing half of the soup, rather than adding any cream or fat. A Hearty…
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…
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…