There is something about this winter weather that makes me want to get all cozy on my couch with a warm blanket, cup of tea, and a large bowl of comforting carbs. Lasagna sure is a winter comfort food and crowd pleaser for any dinner party. Ooey gooey cheese, savoury tomato sauce, and lots of…
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How to: Recipe Makeover – Barley and Mushroom Risotto
Warm, creamy, starchy goodness. You want in? Risotto has been a long time favourite of mine. It was one of the first scratch recipes I learned to cook, and for while I made it for just about anyone who came over for dinner. My repertoire has expanded a bit but it’s still one of my…
How to: Big Batch – Minestrone Soup
So it’s officially fall. The heat is on permanently, I’ve stopped biking to work because the days are too short and all I want is to stuff my face with casseroles and pastas and all things warm and cheesy. Soups tend not to fit in to these categories, but minestrone is different. It’s a SOUP. Know what…
How to: Make Pesto…and Use it!
My food processor was one of the first small kitchen appliances I owned. My parents bought it for me as a housewarming gift when I moved into my first grownup basement apartment in the big city. At the time it was one of the fanciest things I owned, so I displayed it with pride on my kitchen counter and…
How to: Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Even though I just ate dinner and I’m stuffed, my mouth is watering like crazy looking at the photo below. Slow cooked meat brings about something primal in me. GRRRrrrrr…. (that’s me growling like a cavewoman) If you haven’t already, time to lug that slow cooker out! Slow cooked meals are a perfect solution for…
How To: Serve Fish For A Dinner Party
I LOVE entertaining. There is nothing that gives me more pleasure than sitting down to a meal with friends and watching their faces light up as they dig in. It brings me such joy to watch friends and family savour each and every bite of something I’ve cooked up. The hard part is deciding what…
How to: Quinoa
There’s no denying it. Quinoa is hot. Like, on fire. It’s really no surprise either. a. it’s delish b. it’s healthy (a good source of vitamins and minerals and an excellent alternative to processed and refined grains) side note: while often toted as a whole grain, quinoa is actually a seed. Does that blow your…