Sometimes I get stuck in side-dish ruts. Quinoa’s been the old standby lately. It’s just so darn fast and tasty and healthy. The holy trinity of great sides, really. But as we come into a new season, one that evokes cravings for warm, satisfying comfort dishes, it’s high time to switch things up a bit. It’s…
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How to: Make Your Own Naan Bread
Warm. Chewy. Savoury. A triple threat. Naan’s got it all. Naan is a leavened flat bread. Sounds like an oxymoron, but I swear it’s both flat and light as air all at once. It’s typically known to accompany curries, soups and stews in Indian cuisine where it can be used in lieu of pesky utensils…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Sausage and Peppers
No, we’re not vegetarians. I’ve had a few questions about it lately, which tells me it’s been a while since our last meat-containing post. May 30th to be precise. Oopsie daisy. Dara and I both choose to eat and cook vegetable centric meals for a variety of reasons. For me, it’s a combination of environmental,…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps
Whether you notice or not, we categorize each of our new posts. If you shift your gaze slightly to the right (and you’re on a home computer) you’ll see we even have a category tab. We’ve got quickie meals, healthy snacks, big batch meals and about 10 others. Recently, we’ve felt the need to add…
How To: Homemade Granola Bars – Banana and Cranberry Granola Bars
We are big granola bar eaters in this household. They really are the perfect grab and go snack. And prior to our first homemade batch, I would scout out the grocery stores for when our favourite brands were on sale. But after seeing just how easy it was to make my own, no sales are…
How to: Healthy App – Tzatziki
I’ll admit I’ve been getting a wee bit lazy in the kitchen. As the outdoor temps goes up, kitchen productivity bottoms out for me. And despite summer being the best time of year to get my fill of local produce, I just want to spend less time cooking. I can almost hear your ‘amen sister’s….
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…