Homemade Creamy Whipped Feta is a dreamy and delicious spread with a salty kick accented by bright notes of lemon zest. It’s quick to whip up and delicious with roasted tomatoes on bread or crackers. This Creamy Whipped Feta is so delicious, you’ll think you’re dreaming. This salty and satisfying…
This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball is an easy appetizer that comes together in minutes and contains maximum dill pickle flavour. Dress it up for the holidays or keep it low key for game day. This one’s a winner! This holiday themed Dill Pickle Cheese Ball will be the centre of…
Impress your dinner guests with these delicious Herb Marinated Mushrooms. Serve them alongside your favourite charcuterie, as a side dish, or place on skewers and grill them up. The fresh herb and vinegar combination really makes these mushrooms shine. The Most Marvelous Mushrooms Let’s face it, most neighbourhood grocery stores…
Strawberry Basil Crostini are the most delicious way to highlight sweet ripe strawberries at the peak of their season. Toasted slices of Baguette are slathered with Crème Fraîche, then topped with the sweetest, ripest summer Strawberries, fresh Basil, and Pink Peppercorns. Summer in one bite! Summer Lovin’ Here we are…about…
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad Rolls are so fresh and healthy. They’re easier to make than you think…you’ll be rolling in no time! Served with a completely addictive authentic peanut dipping sauce. My Salad Roll Addiction My Vietnamese Salad Roll addiction is no joke. I crave these almost every day, especially in…
These Zesty Nacho Deviled Eggs have all the flavour of classic deviled eggs plus a kick of taco spice and the crunch of Dorito crumbs. Perfect for game day, potluck, or any family gathering. The Classic Deviled Egg There are hundreds of recipes for Deviled Eggs out there…floating around on…
This Fresh and Zesty Pico de Gallo is a great way to add freshness and flavour to any dish. Use it on top of a casserole, chicken, fish, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips. What is Pico de Gallo? Pico de Gallo sounds fancy, but it’s really not.…
The Ultimate in cheese dips, Pimento Cheese will melt your heart and leave you wanting more. A Cheesy Discovery This post should come with a stern warning. If this is your first time encountering the wonder that is Pimento Cheese, there’s a 95% chance you will become obsessed. Also, you…
Small batch preserving these Pickled Carrots is easier than you think. Grow your own or buy carrots in season, then pickle them with dill and garlic for a dillicious treat! Starting from Scratch in a New City We moved to Calgary in 1998 when our daughter Julia was 3 weeks…
The first Canadian stop on the Cochon555 tour was held in Banff, Alberta over the weekend and I was graciously hosted by the folks at the Fairmont Banff Springs and Banff Lake Louise Tourism so that I could attend this dramatic chef’s competition featuring locally raised Heritage Breed pigs. Could there have…