My Chicken and Mushroom Congee is rich, comforting, and full of savoury flavour. It is the perfect stick-to-your-ribs style of meal since it is thick and warming, which is perfect for the colder winter months. I'll show you how to make this traditional Chinese recipe at home and pack the most flavour into your congee…
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There is something so comforting about making this flavour-packed Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings. It feels like the unofficial start of late fall and early winter in my kitchen. I have been making this recipe for well over a decade so far and after countless pots of stew, I have picked up a few tricks…
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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…
I am back with another wonderful #AppyHolidays recipe this week! This recipe is for all of those who like something a little bit elegant and complex in flavour, but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen creating it! These Pear & Goat Cheese Tartlets are great little appetizers to serve at a cocktail…
If you are looking for a festive drink to serve this holiday season, look no further than this recipe for my Traditional Mulled Wine. This sweet, spicy and warming drink is perfect for any holiday party! If you have never had mulled wine before, it is basically red wine that has been warmed with a…
I am kicking off my #AppyHolidays series on my blog with this recipe for Artichoke & Asiago Turnovers. This festive appetizer is a play on Artichoke and Asiago Dip—and effectively removes the risk of double-dipping! My inspiration for this recipe came from seeing lots of pre-made Artichoke and Asiago Dips at my local grocery store.…
So long are those days of summer where just about everything is in season. I have really been missing garden fresh zucchini, freshly picked berries (especially strawberries) and tomatoes straight from the vine lately. But up here in Canada, we can’t really do much about it but import our foods from the south during the…
Just like I mentioned in my Fried Cauliflower with Coconut-Curry Dipping Sauce post, I can't seem to get enough of cauliflower these days. I love the dense and hearty texture of this cruciferous vegetable in the late fall and early winter. It just seems to really fill you up and keep you warm. Speaking of…
Continue reading ➞ Soup Series: Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup