A bright and zesty tahini salad dressing featuring preserved lemons. Drizzle it over a simple green chopped salad or grain based salad. The Result of a Flavour Experiment I’m always experimenting with different ingredients, cuisines, and flavours. Sometimes the results are not so great, most of the time it’s edible,…
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…
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.…
What is Spanish Romesco Sauce? Romesco Sauce is a brilliant red Spanish salsa made of simple ingredients. Hailing from Tarragona, the coastal province in NE Spain, it tastes delicious with fish and seafood. Romesco’s smoky flavours also pair well with chicken or even lamb. Since romesco is entirely vegan, it’s…
How Do You Make the Best Roasted Cauliflower? Up until a few years ago I would have told you ‘the best’ cauliflower was an oxymoron. In general, I’ve never been a fan of cruciferous vegetables, having grown up being served bowls of boiled mush on the regular. It’s one of…
Hot Times Call for Cool Cakes Summer birthdays bring to mind idyllic picnics, friends, and mountains of ice cream. No one really wants to bake a cake in the middle of July, but birthdays happen regardless of the weather. Our family LOVES ice cream but have never been fans of…
My Culinary Travel Bucket List Do you have a travel bucket list? What are the countries that you would love to visit the most? For me, travelling and eating go hand in hand. I’m always planning our trips based on local cuisines and notable restaurants of the region. The most…
Give that Chicken Satay a Good Marinade Chicken Satay is one of the easiest dinners to make on a hot summer’s night. With a little forethought and planning, you can have the chicken marinating all night long (Lionel Ritchie style) or even just for a few hours in the afternoon.…
Wild Leeks or Ramps are only available during a short Spring season. Make the most of your foraging harvest by preserving them in this delicious and versatile pesto. Spring Foraging in North America In North America Wild Leeks are one of the first Spring time wild edibles to emerge as the…
Life is Busy, Eat Simple…Eat Well! Life is busy. Cooking delicious meals and eating healthy when you’re busy is such a pain in the ass…it’s so easy to just hop in the car or pick up the phone to call for delivery. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m…