Crispy Fried Sage Leaves and a Trip to Alberta’s Badlands
Pass around a plate of crispy fried sage leaves and you’ll be the star of the appetizer show. These light and crunchy little mouthfuls are very ‘more-ish’. You can’t eat just one! Fresh sage leaves can...
View ArticleSweet Corn Relish
Tangy sweet corn relish adds a most delicious zip not only to hot dogs and burgers, but to a whole host of other dishes, too. This version is lightly sweetened with honey (though you can use sugar,...
View ArticleLao Grilled Chicken Wings (Ping Gai): A Taste of Laos
These grilled chicken wings are loaded with the umami flavours of Laotian cooking. They’re caramelized and chewy on the outside, with crispy bits at the edges, and tender and moist on the inside. Just...
View ArticlePuffball Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of those timeless comfort food dishes, as beloved to eat from a bowl while cozied up on the couch as it is served as an elegant dish for entertaining. It’s the simple...
View ArticleOat Fudge Bars (Just Like Starbucks)
Nutty whole grain oats sandwich a creamy, fudgy layer of chocolate filling in these decadent Oat Fudge Bars. They’re just like the ones in Starbucks, and just as delicious when made gluten free. (Skip...
View ArticlePuffball Patties (Another Tasty Recipe for a Giant Puffball)
The giant puffball is an out-of-this-world delicacy. A simple way to enjoy this unique mushroom is to shred it and make it into these delicious Puffball Patties; a crispy fried coating encases an...
View ArticlePumpkin Mochi Bars
Pumpkin mochi bars have the most deliciously unique and chewy texture. If you’re a fan of mochi, you’ll love these, and if you’ve never had this Japanese rice cake treat before, you might just find you...
View ArticlePumpkin Baked-Oatmeal Muffins – Breakfast in your Hand
These flourless Baked-Oatmeal Muffins are like eating a bowl of creamy oatmeal in muffin form. They’re filled with nutritious pumpkin and lots of nubbly oats, warmly spiced, and only lightly sweetened....
View ArticleTomatensalat (German Tomato Salad)
A simple tomato salad dressed with a bright and tangy dressing in the German style is a way to enjoy the tomato crop at the height of the season, or well after, if you’ve stored some of your luscious...
View ArticleRice and Peas (Coconut Rice and Red Beans): A Taste of Jamaica
‘Rice and peas’ is a Jamaican staple. This classic comfort food consisting of flavourful coconut rice cooked with red kidney beans (called ‘peas’ in the Caribbean) and spices is a healthy,...
View ArticleBratwurst Bake with Spanish Sweet Onions & Grapes
When the temperature gets cooler outside, there’s a cozy comfort in feasting on a warm, savoury dinner roasted on a sheet pan, all browned and soft with crispy bits to nibble on. This Bratwurst Bake...
View ArticleSausage and Butternut Squash Soup – Winter Belly Warmer
A big bowl of Sausage and Butternut Squash Soup warms your insides when the outside turns wild and wintery. Nubbins of zesty Italian sausage, slices of brown mushrooms, and chunks of sweet orange...
View ArticleMake-Ahead Gluten Free Turkey Gravy
How to avoid stress during holiday entertaining? Make a luscious and flavorful gluten free turkey gravy ahead of time! Then when the big day arrives, you can just reheat it and have more time to enjoy...
View ArticleRoasted Cauliflower with Rainbow Jeweled Toppings
Smoky roasted cauliflower is an irresistible dish all on its own, but when you dress it up with a tangy drizzle sauce and strew it with rich pine nuts, sparkling pomegranate seeds, and green herb...
View ArticleHow to Make Mashed Potatoes – a Simple Classic
Creamy, fluffy, and comforting, mashed potatoes are a beloved part of many meals, from full-on holiday feasts to basic weeknight family dinners. Check out how to make mashed potatoes easily with a few...
View ArticleTúrós Csusza (Pasta with Cottage Cheese): A Taste of Hungary
Turos Csusza is the Hungarian version of mac and cheese; pure, indulgent comfort food. Scraps of pasta tossed with creamy cottage cheese and tangy sour cream are then topped with crispy fried bacon –...
View ArticleStuffed Turkey Breast (Wrapped in Bacon!)
A rolled, sausage stuffed turkey breast wrapped in a fancy bacon mantle is a unique and delicious way to serve turkey to a smaller crowd. Whether it’s the star of the show for an intimate holiday feast...
View ArticleStollen, the Classic German Christmas Cake (It’s a ‘Quarkstollen’, a Quicker...
A traditional German Stollen, that raisin-studded, marzipan-filled, powder sugar coated, sweet bread always signals Christmas to me. A slice of this fruity loaf with a cup of milky tea or coffee makes...
View ArticleBethmännchen – German Marzipan Cookies
Bethmännchen are a traditional German Christmas cookie from the Frankfurt area. These delightfully chewy little morsels of baked marzipan are a fantastic addition to your holiday baking platter (and...
View ArticleChestnut Soup (Maronensuppe) with Stilton Toasts
Chestnuts are a special treat available around the holiday season. Turn them into this delicate and elegant chestnut soup. It’s creamy and slightly sweet from the chestnuts – so unusual and delicious....
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