Honeycrisp apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup are the ultimate fall ingredients and they come together in this indulgent Honeycrisp Apple Coffee Cake with Maple Icing. This tender coffee cake is studded with cubes of apples and layered with a sweet brown-sugar cinnamon mixture. Serve this as is or with a maple glaze for the ultimate…
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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…
Continue reading ➞ Steak Salad with Chimichurri Vinaigrette: Summer BBQ Recipe
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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This Spinach and Herb Stuffed Pork Roast is easier than it looks, and it's about to be your new go-to recipe for spring entertaining! Pork roast is stuffed with a fresh spinach, herb, garlic and lemon zest filling, then rolled up tightly and roasted to perfection. This showstopping recipe pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes and…
If you have been dreaming about a garden overflowing with colour this season, you're in the right place! I have taken the time to select the most vibrant and colourful seeds from West Coast Seeds, and I can't wait until my selections are growing and blooming in the garden. From uniquely coloured vegetables to the…
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Valentine’s Day calls for a romantic chocolate dessert, and what is more romantic than a chocolate mousse? While traditional mousse desserts are made with gelatin and require a few complex steps to get that perfect light texture, I have come up with a much easier version that tastes just as good! Basically, if you can…
Continue reading ➞ Easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (No Gelatin) – Perfect for Valentine’s Day