Caramelized Pork Rice Bowls: A Taste of Vietnam
Sweet, spicy, and crunchy-chewy, this quick and easy version of Vietnamese caramelized pork is a flavour bomb. Pile it into a bowl on top of cooked rice, add a few fresh veggies or roasted peanuts, and...
View ArticleApple and Shrimp Summer Rolls – Bright and Light and Tasty
Light, bright, and fresh, these Apple and Shrimp Summer Rolls are simple to make and a delight to eat (with some good tips for assembling them). Using a crisp, non-browning variety of apple makes it a...
View ArticleRuby Cream Baked Beets – Sweet and Silky
Sweet, tender and earthy, the humble beet is elevated to a level of creamy deliciousness in this dish of Ruby Cream Baked Beets. Layer the ingredients in a baking dish and tuck it into the oven for...
View ArticlePeanut Creamed Spinach and Peanut Butter Meringues (Ful Sudani): A Taste of...
Surprise your taste buds with this ultra velvety and nutty version of creamed spinach – you will be amazed at how these few simple ingredients can produce a dish with such rich flavour. No dairy is...
View ArticleStrawberry Flip Fruit Dip
You’ll flip over this simple, fluffy, fruit dip loaded with strawberry flavour. Serve it as a delightful pink dip for fresh fruit, berries, cookies, cake, or even just buttered toast fingers. It’s a...
View ArticleApple Bircher Muesli – the Original Overnight Oats – with Rose and Cardamom
Creamy, fruity, and satisfying, this Apple Bircher Muesli is an updated version of the original overnight oats (Swiss muesli), a fantastically flavourful and highly nutritious breakfast that can be...
View ArticleBaumkuchen (German Tree Cake) for a Special Celebration
Baumkuchen is a unique and impressive German cake, made by broiling many thin layers of batter, which resembles the age rings in a tree trunk when it’s cut. The delicate almond flavour of the cake is...
View ArticleStäerzelen (Buckwheat Dumplings): A Taste of Luxembourg
Soft and pillowy, Stäerzelen are little spoonful-sized dumplings traditional to Luxembourg. They’re made quickly and simply from buckwheat flour and water cooked in an unusual way. These deliciously...
View ArticleEasy Peel Boiled Eggs, Perfect Every Time
Learn this simple technique to get perfect boiled eggs that peel like a dream every time, no matter how fresh they are. (Skip to recipe.) Okay, I cheated a bit on the title; the best easy peel boiled...
View ArticleBraised Endives with Ham and Cheese Sauce (au Gratin)
Sweet and tender braised endives, wrapped in ham and smothered in a luscious cheese sauce with crispy browned bits at the edges – this dish is a comfort food to make you feel slightly continental. It’s...
View ArticleGluten Free Hot Cross Buns
Warm and spicy, spread with melting butter or a smear of almond butter, these gluten free Hot Cross Buns are just the comforting indulgence for a springtime brunch I’ve been dreaming of. And of course,...
View ArticleHow to Dye Eggs for Easter
Want to know how to dye eggs for Easter with simple ingredients in your pantry? It’s quick and easy and you don’t need to buy a kit to do it. This is a fun project to do with kids, or … Continue...
View ArticleNo-Bake Chewy Chocolate Almond Bars
Oh, boy, do these addictive little Chocolate Almond Bars fulfill that chocolate craving! And you don’t even have to feel too guilty because they’re made with very little refined sugar and have a lot of...
View ArticleTorta de Fiambre (Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches): Taste of Uruguay
The Torta de Fiambre is an amazingly easy and delicious baked sandwich popular in Uruguay. It’s ready to pop into the oven in 5 minutes, and makes a wonderful portable sandwich to pack for picnics and...
View ArticleSnap Pea & Radish Salad – Hints of Spring!
This bright, crispy Snap Pea & Radish salad is a foretaste of spring. Sugar sweet peas and zippy little radishes make for a fresh and colourful salad combination, kissed with a fresh and very...
View ArticleWarm Brussels Sprout Salad
Warm Brussels Sprout Salad is my new favourite! Sweet, bright, tender-crisp little leaves of this tiny vegetable, quickly steam-sautéed and napped in a light, tangy/creamy dressing make for a...
View ArticleKung Pao Chicken: A Taste of China
You can enjoy this favourite restaurant dish at home. Chinese Kung Pao Chicken is quick and easy to make – a real treat for a weeknight dinner. Spicy, tangy, salty, and slightly sweet, it packs an...
View ArticleGerman Crustless Apple Pie – Creamy & Loaded with Apples
Love apple pie but hate making the crust? Then this creamy, fresh, loaded-with-apples pie is for you! The apples are the star of the show in this crustless apple pie; they’re tender but with just...
View ArticleSpruce Tip Syrup – 2 Ways
If you’ve got a chance to gather the edible new-growth tips of spruce trees near you, you can make up a batch of unique spruce tip syrup. It’s bright and citrusy – a forager’s delight. Make a...
View ArticleFiddleheads with Creamy Butter Sauce
A steaming plate of emerald green fiddleheads is a special gourmet treat available for only a few short weeks every spring. Serve these tender fern shoots with a lusciously creamy wine-spiked butter...
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