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Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries with Lemony Garlic Aioli

March 12, 2017

Sweet potato fries seem to really divide people: either you love 'em or you hate 'em. I think everyone would love this recipe no matter which team they root for because of the fantastic flavour. This particular sweet potato fries recipe is healthier than the standard, thanks to the lack of frying, and they're crammed full of intense flavour ...

collaboration, main dish, recipe, winter, year-round

Lentil Tacos with Pickled Cabbage, Tahini Cream and Microgreens

January 16, 2017

I absolutely love tacos for a weeknight dinner. They're not only delicious and have endless topping variations, but they're pretty easy and require very little cooking time. Most of the work is actually done at the table by your guests, so you (the chef) just have to put out the toppings (phew!). For this recipe, the toppings I've selected are ...

collaboration, recipe, sweet, year-round

French Shortbread: Sablés Bretons

December 1, 2016

With the holiday season fast (too fast!!) approaching, our holiday baking plans are becoming more and more concrete. If you're organized enough that your freezer is already stocked with your holiday baking, I'm pretty sure you should treat yourself to a golden star sticker. But, if you're like me and you've barely started, I've got your back. ...

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Chorizo and Chicken Paella

November 16, 2016

Paella is a dish I absolutely love. The crispy bits of rice, the abundance of well-seasoned seafood, and of course the generous dose of spices. This Chorizo and Chicken Paella is nothing short of delicious but with more winter-friendly ingredients for us Canadians during the cold winter months. I love the mix of chicken and spicy sausage, ...

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3-ingredient Dog Biscuits

October 30, 2016

First off, let me make this clear. The dog in these photos, Saxo, is not mine. But he has been living with me for the past three months. He actually belongs to my parents-in-law, and for the short version of the story, we’ve been taking care of him! And, because he isn’t mine, I get to spoil him. I take him on long walks in the ...

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Red-Cooked Pork & A Cookbook Giveaway! {giveaway closed}

September 6, 2016

Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees cookbook by Clarkson Potter in order to conduct this review and giveaway. The Mid-Autumn festival in China, the second most important holiday following Chinese New Year, is celebrated with a large feast and the harvest moon. This year it falls on September 15th, making my ...

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Browned Butter and Honey Cake + a Giveaway! {giveaway closed}

August 1, 2016

Disclaimer: Big thanks to Jules DesTrooper for sponsoring this blog post. Without brands like this one, blog’s like mine wouldn’t be able to keep up with regular posting and quality content. Recipe, wording, and opinions are, as usual, entirely my own. One of my favourite treats is thick-sliced toasted bread with a smear of salted ...

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Sweet and Salty Potato Salad + A Giveaway {giveaway closed}

May 21, 2016

Salads are one of the best summertime dishes. You can make it different and interesting at every turn by trying new ingredients, yet keep it light and filling at the same time. I think I became hooked on meal salads because I needed to pack lunches for work and I wanted something cool and easy to make. Grain-salads, based on ...

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Milk Pudding and Brown Butter Banana Compote

April 15, 2016

Pudding is a childhood favourite, but sometimes I crave new flavours and interesting textures. This milk pudding, a Middle Eastern favourite, has been altered to include delicious flavours like vanilla and cardamom, and topped with a brown butter banana compote that is incredible! The flavours meld beautifully, and the elegance of the final ...

breakfast, recipe, snack, sweet, year-round

Zabaglione al Rum

March 27, 2016

I am a huge fan of custard. To the point that I will make a custard just to eat it with berries as an evening dessert. I’m not talking creme anglaise, I’m talking the thick and rich custard you’d dress a trifle with, sandwich between two cake layers, or even dollop on top of a generous slice of pie. Just recently I heard ...

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