‘Tis the season of eggnog, sugar cookies and holiday parties (slash cocktails). In other words, big-time indulgence. Don’t misunderstand me. There’s room for indulgence. Guess what there’s also room for? Healthy seasonal options. No word of a lie. Like mandarin oranges, in-shell nuts and Lifesavers candy books, pomegranates = Christmas time. This recipe incorporates pomegranates in…
Recipe Makeover
How to: Recipe Makeover – Homemade Pizza Dough
I’ve found it! The best homemade pizza dough recipe EVER. Not surprisingly, it’s inspired by one of my favourite food blogs – Smitten Kitchen, whose author Deb Pearlman has just released a cookbook. A really really really good cookbook. As in, put it on your Christmas list. I’ve made a number of pizza doughs in…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna Rollups
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…
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…