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…
Recipe Makeover
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…
BLT Fresh Rolls: A Perfect Summer Snack
I’m sitting on my back patio writing this post as the summer heat rolls in for the day, wishing I still had a stash of these in the fridge. A perfect summer snack. Cold and crispy lettuce, smokey bacon, sweet and tangy tomatoes and a punch of fresh basil? HEAVEN. You know who else would…
Double Chocolate Tahini Brownies
Top five desserts of all time – go! Here are mine: Ice cream Ice cream sandwich Ice cream Ice cream sundae Ice cream Sense a theme? I love me some ice cream. And not just in the summer. I’ve been known to grab a scoop or two in the middle of some of the…
Spiralized Thai Sweet Potato Noodles
In our ongoing quest to improve How to Eat, Dara and I have to decided to double test our recipes whenever possible. Meaning, when one of us feels like we’ve got a real winner on our hands, the other will either ‘yay’ it or ‘nay’ it after a test batch. YAY, people. YAY. Look, we know we’ve…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips and Mango Curry Dipping Sauce
Eating chicken strips (AKA fingers – which always weirded me out as a name btw) transports me right back to the big chains restaurants of my childhood. Ahhh, the 90s. No matter the chain, I could always count on a plate of these scorching hot…delicacies, generally complemented by an equally elegant…sugar sauce. Though my palate has matured, chicken strips…