winter

How To Feed Series: Clementine Fennel Potatoes

April 20, 2017

Inspired by one of my favourite recipes from "Jerusalem: A Cookbook" by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, the mix of flavours in this dish is absolutely wonderful. Orange, fennel, thyme, mustard seeds and a generous dose of ouzo (an anise-flavoured aperitif) makes a perfect accompaniment to chicken, fish or even chickpeas.

appetizer, breakfast, recipe, sponsored, vegetable

Latke crust and Vegetable Mini Quiches

March 21, 2017

These mini quiches, cradled in a latke-inspired crust, are perfect little appetizers for brunch or dinner. Not only are they easy to make, but they can be made in advance and enjoyed either cold or slightly warmed. The silky egg filling is almost overflowing with herbs and vegetables, making them fantastic breakfasts on-the-go during the week ...

breakfast, recipe, sweet

Sticky Maple Buns with Sweet Tahini Glaze

March 2, 2017

Sticky buns tend to come with all kinds of filling, but the most important detail is that the filling caramelized in the oven, rendering a deliciously sticky crust that gently coats and supports the pillow-y dough inside.

main dish, recipe, vegetable

How to Feed Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Friends: Roasted Squash Gratin

February 1, 2017

Feeding people with dietary constraints is both rewarding and challenging. It can be tough to find recipes that suit restricted diets but are still delightful enough for a weekend dinner with friends. But when the recipe turns out and the guests are raving, that is the rewarding part.

appetizer, recipe, side dish, sponsored, vegetable

Bite-Size Vegan Potato Bruschetta

January 21, 2017

I think by now it is obvious how much I love the potatoes from The Little Potato Company. But of all the recipes I've made using their product, it is this healthy, vegan and gluten-free recipe that showcases what makes them so unique: their size!

main dish, recipe, sponsored

Beef and Watermelon Sandwich with Sesame Mayo

December 15, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to the Watermelon Board for sponsoring this blog post! All recipes, wording and opinions are entirely my own. My new favourite sandwich: roast beef and watermelon with sesame mayo. Watermelon in winter?! I know it sounds crazy, but it is entirely possible and realistic. I was skeptical at first when the Watermelon Board ...

appetizer, main dish, recipe, side dish, sponsored, vegetable

Potato Leek Soup with Bacon Croutons

December 11, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this blog post! All recipes, wording and opinions are entirely my own. Bacon is one of those ingredients that immediately suggests richness and indulgence. And while I totally understand the appeal, I never have an aching for bacon. I’m just not a bacon kind of girl ...

drink, recipe, review, snack

Chicken and Tangerine Crostini

December 5, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to Importation Navino Inc. for sponsoring this blog post. All recipes, wording and opinions are entirely my own. December is probably one of the most party-packed months of the year. With work events, friend celebrations, family dinners and even neighbourhood get-together’s, the social calendar can fill up pretty ...

giveaway, main dish, recipe, vegetable

Chorizo and Chicken Paella

November 16, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this blog post! All wording, recipes and opinions are entirely my own. 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 ...

collaboration, recipe, sweet

16 Holiday Cookies You Haven’t Tried Yet

November 8, 2016

The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without cookies. This applies to whatever holiday you celebrate! I always try to make the classics- shortbread, gingerbread, biscotti, rolled cookies and many others- but somehow, I always seem to make them all at once. Is it just me, or does everybody try to make 6 dozen cookies in one evening? I ...

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