Put an autumnal twist on traditional homemade gnocchi with this Autumn Doll Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce. This specialty squash is available during the fall months and is incredibly unique thanks to its slightly dry texture when cooked. Paired with a simple brown butter sage sauce, this homemade gnocchi recipe is the perfect…
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Sometimes, the classics are the best, and my recipe for the Best Pumpkin Soup is just that. This soup celebrates the true flavours of fall pumpkin without all of the extras. This recipe uses a special variety of pumpkin, called Moranga, which is roasted to bring out its sweet and nutty flavour, before being blended…
Move over potatoes, there’s a new vegetable that is perfect for a gratin! My Parmesan Pumpkin Gratin is an indulgent and delicious fall side dish made with thinly sliced Grey Ghost pumpkin layered with a creamy Parmesan-sage béchamel sauce. Baked and broiled until beautifully golden and bubbling, this gratin is the perfect addition to a…
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I can guarantee that you have never tasted a pumpkin pie quite like this one before. My Maple Pumpkin Pie is special not only because it is made with maple syrup, but also because it is made with a famous French heirloom pumpkin called Galeux d’Eysines. This pumpkin is sweet and custardy which is perfect…
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Few combinations are as comforting as creamy ricotta, tender spinach, pasta and a rich tomato sauce. These four ingredients are the foundation of so many beloved Italian dishes—from lasagna and ravioli to manicotti and tortellini—and they come together beautifully in these Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells. This is one of those recipes that looks impressive…
Fire up the grill this summer and make this bold and flavourful Steak Salad with Chimichurri Vinaigrette! This recipe uses chimichurri as a marinade for the steak as well as for the vinaigrette dressing, so the steak and salad have tons of flavour. Serve this up for Father’s Day or any other summer occasion and…
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I have been discovering and testing more Puerto Rican recipes lately, and my new favourite is this recipe for Arroz con Gandules! This rice dish is hearty, full of flavour, and makes a great side for many dishes. Most recipes you will find online are designed to feed a crowd (like 10+ servings!) but this…
If you are looking to add instant flavour to any recipe, begin with this homemade Achiote Oil. This flavoured oil is commonly used in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. It gets its bright orange colour from achiote (aka annatto) seeds, and a nice savoury flavour from the addition of garlic, cilantro,…
My Croque Madame Crêpes are a savoury take on the classic French Croque Madame sandwich. In this recipe, I swap the bread for a thin homemade crêpe packed with ham, cheese and an egg. They make a great spring recipe and are perfect for either a casual brunch or a light dinner with a side…
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