Who: Foodie friends Friday nights are always such a drag. I want to celebrate making it through to the end of the week but I’m also too tired to do anything or host anyone, my house isn’t clean, dishes are still in the sink and I have no food in the fridge. Enter my brilliant… Read More
Category: Dinner
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Rounds
Making sauce tonight, I needed something to fill me up so that I avoid the pasta bowl in front of me. Eggplants are filling and extremely flavourful. Tomatoes and fresh herbs help bring out the aroma of summer throughout the house. You will need: 2 medium to large eggplants 1 clove chopped garlic 2 cups… Read More
Mini Egg Mini Cheesecakes
Ok, here it is. So many of you requested this easy dessert when I posted it so I scrambled to get it up in time for you to get all the ingredients. To be honest, it was a last minute idea that I wasn’t going to make until later in the week but my sister… Read More
Penne Pasta with Cauliflower and Sun-dried Tomatoes
This pasta recipe is loved by all and although you may think of it as comfort food, it is basically all year round food. I make it when I’m home later after work because it takes 35 minutes to prepare. I also love that it is easy and the kids always devour it because the… Read More
Cooking a Tender Steak Using The Sous Vide Method: Precision Cooker Perfection
Many of you who follow my food diaries know that I am a fan of steak, but more importantly, of good steak. I won’t waste my time eating it if it’s not tender, juicy and flavourful. I’ve been a fan of the reverse sear method, but it can be tricky if your probe doesn’t work… Read More
Artichoke Asiago and Quinoa Stuffed Button Mushroom Caps
Appetizers and desserts are my favourite part of any meal or gathering. Since my dessert intake is somewhat restricted, apps are something I always look forward to. I try to substitute quinoa as much as possible, wherever possible. It goes perfectly in this recipe because after cooking, the top forms a crispy, crunchy layer while… Read More
Delicious and Healthy Quinoa and Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers
Seeing the coming and going of peppers in the supermarkets is bittersweet. You wait all summer and by this time you sort of get sick of them because all you see is peppers EVERYWHERE. But I sort of feel bad thinking that because I know that in a few months I’m going to wish I… Read More
Perfect Pasta Making
“Why waste your time making it?”, I could hear my mom telling me. “Why don’t you just go buy it at the store?” Strange question coming from someone like my own mother, who always made everything from scratch, even chocolate chip cookies, when all we wanted were Chips Ahoy. I remember pondering the same question… Read More
Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions
This is another one of my super simple recipes. I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More
Calamari Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer that is enjoyed by almost everyone. I made this up one day while trying to think of what to bring as an appetizer to a friend’s house. It’s super easy to make and transport, just add the toasted crostini before serving as they may get soggy after. For 4-6 people,… Read More