Chawanmushi (Steamed Savoury Egg Custard): A Taste of Japan
Dip your spoon into a bowl of quivering, delicate egg custard and let it slip down your throat in a whisper of deliciousness. Chawanmushi is a savoury Japanese custard, steamed until barely set and...
View ArticleCampfire Cooking: A Winter Dinner (and a Recipe for Glazed Chestnuts)
Sweet, nutty, savoury - glazed chestnuts are a special side dish for a festive meal. Roasted chestnuts are caramelized with a touch of sugar and splash of cream, then tossed with the heady notes of...
View ArticleUpdated: My Best Gluten Free Flour Blend
I've come up with my best version of a homemade gluten free flour blend. This one is amazing and works exceptionally well as a cup-for-cup substitute for regular flour in all kinds of baking: cakes,...
View ArticleAnzac Biscuits: A Taste of Australia
Anzac biscuits are an irresistible Australian oatmeal cookie. One bite and you'll be craving more. These eggless biscuits are delightfully crunchy. Their rich caramel undertones, nutty oats, and sweet...
View ArticleBeet Risotto
Colourful and creamy, beet risotto bursts with the sweet earthiness of the humble beet. Salty crumbles of feta cheese and lemon zest add a bright finish. An equally great dish for a special date night...
View ArticleAlmond Cranberry Scones
Light and flaky Cranberry Scones with chunks of almond paste or white chocolate are a special treat warm out of the oven with butter or clotted cream and a dollop of jam. What a treat for Valentine's...
View ArticleApple Pie Baked Oatmeal
Warm and comforting - a slab of Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast. It's loaded with juicy apples, spices, and rolled oats. Make a pan of it and you'll have breakfast to feed the family or...
View ArticleApple Slab Pie with Buttery Streusel Top Crust
An Apple Slab Pie has the same tender, flaky crust and juicy apple filling as a regular pie, with the added luxury of a buttery streusel topping. It's an easy way to get all the best parts of that...
View ArticleJicama, Fennel and Blueberry Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette – Bright and Crunchy
A bright, crunchy Jicama, Fennel and Blueberry Salad provides a party for your tastebuds! Crisp vegetables and pops of sweet berries are brought together with a tangy vinaigrette. If you've never eaten...
View ArticleHow to Make Instant Pot Chicken Broth (or Stock)
Instant Pot chicken broth is easy and fuss-free, resulting in a beautifully clear and flavourful broth to drink, make into soup, or use in recipes. Freeze the broth to have on hand whenever you need...
View ArticlePescado Encocado (Fish in Coconut Sauce): A Taste of Ecuador
Pescado Encocado - this simple dish is cooked all along the coastal regions of Ecuador, particularly in the north. It consists of big chunks of tender white fish in a generous sauce of creamy coconut...
View ArticleBoxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)
Boxty are easy to make. Part hash brown, part pancake, part flatbread - that's what these tasty little potato cakes are. They're a classic Irish pancake that combines cooked mashed potatoes for a...
View ArticleCaldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)
Portuguese comfort soup, Caldo Verde, consists of a silky potato base loaded with thin ribbons of collard greens or kale and rounds of spicy smoked sausage. It's hearty and simple, a bowl of soup at...
View ArticleClassic Schnitzel with Potato Salad – May 15, 2022
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022 Time: 4pm-6pm Eastern Time In this virtual cooking class, you’ll learn everything you need to know in order to slice, dice, mince and chop safely and efficiently. You’ll...
View ArticleFlourless Yogurt Cake – Light Fluffy, Almost Like Cheesecake
The light fluffy texture of this fantastic flourless yogurt cake is almost soufflé-like and the flavour is tangy and cheesecake-like. It's a decadent treat you can eat without feeling guilty - a...
View ArticleClassic Schnitzel with Potato Salad – June 30, 2022
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2022 Time: 4pm-6pm Eastern Time In this virtual cooking class, you’ll learn everything you need to know in order to slice, dice, mince and chop safely and efficiently. You’ll...
View ArticleMushroom Dal with Brown Rice and Spice Oil (Tarka)
Pure comfort food - brown rice is cooked with gentle spices, then topped with a chunky, creamy, earthy lentil and mushroom dal. The final deliciousness is a drizzle of spiced oil loaded with flavor and...
View ArticleBryndzové Halušky (Potato Dumplings with Cheese & Bacon): A Taste of Slovakia
Bryndzové Halušky are Slovakia's national dish - pillowy little potato dumplings covered in a favourite Slovak cheese and lots of bacon. Pure comfort food, mac & cheese style. The dumplings are...
View Article4-Ingredient Gluten Free Lemon Bars
These easy gluten free lemon bars just use 4 ingredients: lemons, eggs, almond flour, and sugar. They're super simple and super lemony. If you're a lemon lover, you'll be in paradise with these...
View ArticleEiersalat – German Egg and Apple Salad
'Eiersalat' is a creamy German egg salad lightened-up with cubes of crisp apple and crunchy sour pickles. It's a bright fresh version of the classic that just might become your new favourite way to eat...
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