cheese

Floral and Mascarpone No-Bake Cheesecake with Hazelnut Crust

November 9, 2015

Last week we spoke about preserving summertime freshness with the spiciness and flavour kick of Chimichurri, but what about for those of us who will miss the blooming of spring and the delicate scent of flowers in a late summer breeze? I would hate for us to forget that. I’ve got the perfect antidote. This floral no-bake cheesecake is ...

recipe, snack, sponsored, vegetable, year-round

Shrunken Potato Heads

October 21, 2015

Creeping ghosts, sneering goblins, cackling witches, and even glowing pumpkin faces. We know all the classic Hallowe’en characters, especially as we get ready for this favourite holiday. But what about shrunken heads? I mean, they’re probably the scariest of the bunch. So why don’t they become a part of the gang? I decided ...

appetizer, condiment, recipe, snack, summer

Dill and Goat Cheese Tartine Spread

August 18, 2015

I’ve been getting some lovely fresh herbs in my farmers basket these past few weeks- parsley, dill, basil… they’re all so wonderful, I want to incorporate them into every meal. Have you ever added a bit of basil to a strawberry smoothie? Yum! But sometimes, I simply can’t use my herbs up fast enough- they eventually ...

main dish, recipe, sponsored, summer, vegetable

Summer fondue

July 22, 2015

Using the barbecue is definitely one of the highlights of summertime for me. I used to be afraid to use it- the hissing of the propane and the high heat was intimidating. But after a bit of practice, I can happily say that I now know my way around the barbecue almost as much as I know my way around an oven. And in terms of this idea that a ...

breakfast, recipe, snack, sponsored, vegetable, year-round

Potato Cheddar Breakfast Loaf

June 25, 2015

This potato bread is one of those wonderfully savory treats that is always great to have in your back pocket. Incorporating both diced and mashed potatoes, it is a delicious way to use up leftover potatoes. Because really, does anyone truly enjoy eating reheated mashed potatoes? I guarantee you this will make your cold mashed potatoes taste ...

main dish, recipe, sponsored, vegetable, year-round

Rye Potato tart with Blue Cheese and Radicchio

May 25, 2015

You may argue this is a fall recipe. But I disagree- a light but rich tart is a perfect hot-evening meal, especially when it is served with a fresh green salad. Not to mention a slightly cool glass of wine and an evening breeze to make you forget your troubles. This tart is perfectly scrumptious. The rye crust is subtle and buttery, offering ...

appetizer, recipe, snack, sponsored, spring, vegetable

Bocconcini Focaccia with Spring Onions and Rosemary

March 7, 2015

Focaccia is one of those things that, when made fresh, is so incredibly delicious you feel like you could eat this, and only this, for the rest of your life. When you take a bite of the delicate crispiness of the outer crust, and it caves into the thick pillow-y middle, you will know what I mean. The bocconcini cheese, still hot from the oven, ...

recipe, salad, side dish, vegetable, year-round

Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Mustard Dressing

May 13, 2014

You know when you need to go grocery shopping but when you open the fridge there is no room for the groceries? That is when I like to make what I affectionately call a fridge salad. This was my fridge salad about a week ago. And what a delicious fridge salad it was! Crunchy, creamy, salty and sweet. The perfect textures and flavours are mixed ...

main dish, recipe, spring, summer, vegetable

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto and Brie

August 2, 2013

Twelve years ago, my parents bought a very simple cottage in Northern Ontario in order to finally have what we consider to be their own slice of paradise. This cottage has since doubled in size, and although it is still very rustic, we kind of like it that way! Sometimes it is good to disconnect and return to a simpler way of living: no ...

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