Erin and I have been having a moment with sweet chilli sauce. We’ve been putting that red and sweet sauce on pretty much everything. Have you tried it? It’s addictive. I had never thought to make my own before. I mean, why would I when the store bought variety is so darn delicious. But then I…
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Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Parmesan
We’ve been teased with a few days of warm weather over the last couple of weeks. But I’m on to you, Mother Nature. I’ve been a Canadian gal long enough to know you’re about to screw us over with a blast of icy garbage. This ‘spring is just around the corner’ optimism hasn’t got me fooled!…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Ricotta Bake
When my husband and I were living in NYC for a year I made it my mission to eat as much good food as possible. Over the year I ate some pretty delicious meals – from the best ice cream I have ever eaten to my new favourite pasta dish – there was certainly no…
How To: Make Ahead Meal – Lasagna Stuffed Eggplant
Even though I am long finished my school years, I still get those butterflies in my stomach come labour day. In past years I chalked this up to simply some nostalgic feeling – missing my high school and university days. But this labour day was different. These anxious knots in my stomach were due to…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
I’ve been making these sandwiches for a long time. I’ve wavered about using them for a blog post though, since my standard technique is to fry the eggplant slices in a large quantity of oil, which I attest is extremely delicious but perhaps not appropriate as a recipe makeover. So I tried baking them. And…
How to: Big Batch Roasted Vegetables
I recently read an article in the latest issue of Cooking Light that talked about the trend in restaurants to put out more vegetable focused meals. While a good steak or grilled piece of chicken can taste delicious, vegetables really highlight the beauty and freshness of the season. Is there really anything better than biting…