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…
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…
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…
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…
If you love caramel apples, you have to try this recipe for my Salted Caramel Apple Galette. This recipe is great to serve in the fall when apples are in season and is extra special to serve on Halloween! https://youtu.be/tbl_HjmKX58 In this recipe, seasonal apples are cooked in brown sugar and cinnamon before being placed…
Soup season is here and I have a great new cozy recipe for you: Beer, Cheese & Potato Soup. This comforting, hearty soup is made with one of my favourite local beers- Hoyne Pilsner. The pilsner adds a nice malty and slight hoppy flavour that really makes this soup extra special, especially for the fall…
