The dinner theme in our house these days can be summarized by one word – easy! Delicious? Sure that’s good too. And quick? A bonus. But most importantly, it has to be a meal that comes together with as little chiffonading and pan searing as possible. And this is why I have really been singing…
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How to: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom Pho
For years, I’ve had a major crush on Pho. When I first moved to the big smoke, it was one of the first ‘international’ foods that I sampled (along with butter chicken and pad thai. Ya, I’m old). Now it’s so familiar I regularly crave it as comfort food. Making traditional Vietnamese pho is an…
How To: Make Your Own Bread – Aged Cheddar and Greek Yogurt Cornbread
I think this is one of the fastest kitchen to blog posts I have ever shared. But I just couldn’t wait another single second. After just one bite, I can say with utter certainty that this is by far and away the best darn cornbread I’ve ever made. What makes this bread so special? Well,…
Parsnip and Apple Soup
I trust you’ve enjoyed your Thanksgiving gluttony as much I as I have? Number one holiday in my books. I love the crisp fall weather, the variety of fresh local produce still available, the fact that there are no presents (gift holidays – I’m looking at you birthdays and Christmas – stress me out), and…
How To: Healthy Appetizer – Chilled Pea Soup
Normally when we think of soup, we think of the word “hot.” Winter months have you craving a steaming bowl of butternut squash or mushroom soup. But it is not winter – in fact this past weekend has felt like summer. We spent our weekend chowing down on all things cold – ice cream, iced…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Roasted Asparagus Soup
After such a long winter, Ontario’s spring bounty is really taking its sweet time showing itself. And I’m an impatient person. So I caved and bought American asparagus. (GASP! i know). The treachery of it tore me up a little. Until it hit my lips. This soup is so damn good. And so damn simple….
How to: Recipe Makeover – Corn and Cheddar Chowder
I’m kind of on the edge of a nervous breakdown. This winter is killing me and I’m down to exactly zero patience with bundling up for subzero temps. Thankfully, tucking in to a bowl of the this chowder has temporarily pulled me back from the brink. It’s a little bit of summer in a bowl. I’ve cooked…