Making Dumplings with a Friend is the Best Way to Learn So many cultures have a dish that requires an amount of dough or other such wrapper to encase a filling of some sort. The Italians have ravioli, the Turks have Manti, the Greeks have spanikopita or dolmades, Ukranians have…
This Little Potato Chorizo and Sweet Potato Hash is the perfect one pan family dinner for those crazy weeknights. An easy ‘fix and forget about it’ dinner everyone will love! Quick Family Dinners for Busy Nights Making a meal and eating it together with my family has always been my…
Every month of Around the World in Twelve Plates has been a learning adventure. It’s been a journey of sorts; of flavours, techniques, and textures. I have been so fortunate to share it with my family (I know they appreciate it!) and blogger friends who I hope have gained a…
Warm up your tummy with the ultimate in healthy comfort food: Make this delicious Kabocha Squash Daal for those chilly fall nights. The Healthiest Comfort Food Daal is one of those warm comforting dishes that you can eat to your heart’s content because it is so darn good for you!…
Foodies rejoice, you can have your lawn and eat it too! Celebrate the first signs of Spring with these Sweet Potato Patties on Sautéed Dandelion Greens. The sweet nature of the Sweet Potato Patties are a perfect companion to the bitter dandelion greens. Season with coarse flaky salt and enjoy!…
Soup Swaps Are the New Cookie Swap I heard recently that soup swaps are the new cookie swaps. While I am unsure that soup will EVER replace cookies, swapping soup among friends is a great way to have a handy lunch in the freezer for those days when you are…
Let’s Do Away with Boring Greasy Green Salads! I couldn’t believe how long it took me to choke down my last salad. As I chewed those greasy greens…my mouth was basically masticating of it’s own volition with the rest of my body slumped in joyless determination; I felt my mind…
A New Cook Book For Review It’s a happy day, indeed, when a new cookbook finds it’s way onto my bookshelf. Like many self proclaimed ‘foodies’ I like to explore the nuances of many cuisines, preferably first hand in their country of origin. When travelling is not an option, print is…
A Bright Modern Take on Classic Potato Salad There are two ways to say ‘potato’ but oh-so-many ways of making potato salad. There’s what I call ‘classic’ potato salad; the kind that shows up at family picnics and potlucks, laden with mayonnaise and not much else. It walks the edge…
Making the Most Out of Summer Produce You haven’t had the ultimate feast of summer peaches until you’ve tried a Grilled Peach! Add in some fresh buratta and you can call it ‘dinner’, I certainly won’t judge! I hate to be the party pooper, but as of today, summer is…