I love these cookies. They are so easy to make and you can make them while dinner is in the oven. They are that quick. A few recommendations….Chilling the dough in the fridge will allow for a chewier cookie. Bake only until the edges start to brown. When you remove them from the oven, it’s… Read More
Tag: entertaining
Chocolate Chip Cherry Banana Cake
This classic banana cake gets a lift with cherries and ripened pears. Read More
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Ready in 40 minutes. Cook time 20 min. Serves 8 people This is the ultimate hosting dish. You can prepare it ahead of time and bake just before serving and modify it to make a large roast if you want too. No matter how or when you make it, taste and quality ingredients will make… Read More
Brown Rice Stuffed Mushrooms
Ready in 35 minutes Serves 8 people Difficulty Level: medium Looking to get your entertaining game on? It’s all about the rice this season as this key ingredient takes the win for a double time. Not only can it be prepared ahead of time to help save you time and stress , it’s delicious flavour… Read More
Fig, Caramelized Onion and Scamorza Tart
Is the old saying true, that “Necessity is the mother of invention?” Hmm. Well in this case I’ve been trying to get rid of all of the food that’s been shoved into my freezer at the same time, using up all the beautiful produce that I see at the grocery store. I tend to over… Read More
Eggplant and Pepper Salad
It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been cooking so much and meaning to share every moment of it…. the truth is, recipe writing takes time. First I check recipes to make sure they are easy to follow and are grammatically correct (I am a teacher after all, and everyone knows how much… Read More
Spelt Fusilli with Tomatoes, Prosciutto Cotto, Mushrooms, Olives and Spinach
Sometimes the last minute, impromptu pasta recipes are the best ones. This was made with a few ingredients I located in my fridge. I noticed that a lot of my pasta recipes are either vegan 🌱 and white (meaning no sauce/tomato) or tomato based with a protein vegetable combination, like this recipe. I didn’t want… 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
Easy Peasy Coconut Lemon Cream Pie
Coconut cream pie is one of my favourite (and probably only) non-chocolate desserts. There’s something about the pairing of lemon and coconut that makes it fresh and tropical. This dessert is so easy, I’m a bit embarrassed about sharing it. As for healthy eating tips, this dessert is best shared with a big group of… 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