The smell of freshly grated lemon zest – is there really anything better? Well, maybe the smell of fresh out of the oven muffins might just top that. And to make it even better, how about just the top? I bet most of you out there could attest to eating the bottom of the muffin…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Tofu Bahn Mi
This is a bahn mi. It’s simply a sandwich with vietnamese roots. And with this heat? It’s sandwich season in my kitchen. The bun is a french style baguette and the filling can be any variety of meat, seafood or tofu which is usually accompanied by crunchy pickled vegetables, herbs and a chili kick of…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Fish Sticks
I have a confession. I, Dara Gurau, was a loyal follower of The Captain. Who could resist his smiling bearded face and oh so convenient frozen breaded fish sticks. All you needed was 20 minutes, a toaster oven, and you too could have a fish dinner on the table in a flash. But as I…
Perfect for Spring Asparagus and Quinoa Salad
Nope. Still haven’t had enough asparagus. And I’ve made this salad four times since the it’s spring debut. There has been a lot of stinky pee in this house. What? It’s just nature. 2 potlucks, a dinner party and a big batch for lunches later, I think I’ve garnered enough high fives for this recipe…
How to: Quickie Meal – Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Napoleon: Well, what is there to eat? Grandma: Knock it off, Napoleon! Make yourself a dang case-a-dill-a Napoleon: Fine! – Napolean Dynamite, 2004 First off, I cannot believe Napoleon Dynamite is almost a decade old. Yikes. Second, if you have never seen this movie please do yourself a favour and watch it. It is super…
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
I wait patiently for this intersection in time every year. The moment when rhubarb season and Ontario strawberry season collide. Pure joy. Right in my mouth. It’s a lovely thing having to wait for something to come in to season. Today, the global food market can bring us almost anything year round. Strawberries being the…
How To: Snack Healthy – Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip Balls
There are a few things I look for in my after lunch snack – and these 10 minute, no cook balls have ’em all. They are chewy and sweet, satisfy my sweet tooth, and keep me feeling full until the dinner bell chimes. And let us not forget, so easy and simple to put together….