We seem to revisit the flavours of our good friend, Bahn mi, over and over. There’s just something special about the magical combo of flavours (sweet, savoury and sour), textures (soft and crunchy) and temperatures (warm, cool and crisp), all in a single dish. Bahn mi are really all that. While we still adore the traditional…
Recipe Makeover
Cheesy Brussels Sprout Pasta
Just when I thought I couldn’t love the Brussels any more, along comes a dish that makes me want to renew my vows. Also, have you ever had cavatappi AKA scoobi doo pasta? It’s a corkscrew shaped macaroni and it’s my new favourite. Sooo satisfying! Ooh. On top of that, it’s got cheese. Two kinds….
The Meatiest Vegetarian Bolognese
This recipe makes for a perfect blustery fall dinner. As it simmers on the stovetop it smells as though you’ve stepped in someone’s Nonna’s house. Oodles of mushrooms, shiitakes in particular, give this sauce a thick, rich meatiness you would never expect in a vegetarian recipe. Add layers of aromatic vegetables and a splash of…
Loaded Veggie Nachos
We’ve been going on and on about the deconstructed meal concept lately. We can’t get enough of it, because it totally works! The deconstructed meal allows families to eat the SAME meal together. It means parents don’t have to be short order cooks. It allows kids to build their confidence in trying new foods with…
The Simplest Vegetarian Baked Wontons
Give us alllll the dumplings! These dumpling though? They’re famous. They’ve been on television! Did y’all know that Dara and I made an appearance on the reality TV show Dinner Party Wars? Yup! All the way back in 2010. The show features a showdown between three ‘couples’. Each throws a dinner party with a theme…
3-Ingredient Chia Jam
Jam in 15 minutes. It’s possible! This is not even fake news, people. All thanks to the magical magic of chia seeds. Of the same fame as 1970s Chia Pets. I swear. These little seeds have rocketed to the top of nearly every ‘superfoods’ list at some point in the last 5 years. We don’t…
Mushroom Cheesesteak Sandwiches
I like a good quality steak as much as the next woman, but it seems like mushroom makeovers are kinda my thang. Mushroom Pho, Mushroom Bourguignon, Mushroom Stroganoff, Poutine with Mushroom Gravy…and now, Mushroom Cheesesteak! And just like all the rest, this mushroom makeover doesn’t just work, it kills. Savoury and smokey, meaty and satisfying, you won’t…