These Beet Leaf Rolls (Holubtsi) are stuffed with a light and fluffy sourdough, baked, and then topped with a creamy garlic dill sauce. They’re Baba approved! The dough requires an overnight rise. Ukrainian Beet Leaf Rolls These stuffed beet greens have really only recently become a part of our family’s…
This version of Mexican Street Corn, or Elotes, transports you right to the streets of Mexico for the ultimate taste sensation without ever leaving your backyard. Fresh Corn on the Farm Fresh corn on the cob in season is a wonderful thing. Sweet and juicy, it’s a real late summer…
Peas with Cream Sauce and Basil is a classic side dish that showcases the sweet peas of summer. The basil really amplifies the sweet taste of the fresh peas while the cream sauce ties it all together into one comforting dish. Food Based Emotion If you love food, I…
Want to know how to make the best Roasted Asparagus that is delicious, sweet and garlic-y. Forget steaming or boiling… the only way to get amazing asparagus it is to roast it! Seasonally Delicious These days asparagus is available all year long but the imported stuff never seems to have…
A quick tutorial on how to cook the best wild rice right on your stove. Serve as a side dish or add this healthy grain to salads or soups. How Much Do I Love Wild Rice? I love it a lot! It has such a unique flavour and texture, not…
These lemon scented oven Roasted Potatoes are crisped to perfection while still remaining tender on the inside. They are the perfect side dish for any dinner. Our First Barbecue of 2019 Whew. It’s been a long cold winter. Every day of 2019 has been well below the seasonal average. As…
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…
Cabbage is an Underrated Vegetable It’s true. Cabbage is often the butt of jokes (see what I did there?) Poor old cabbage. I firmly believe that a spotlight really needs to be shone on this cruciferous vegetable. In fact, cruciferous vegetables are a whole category of vegetables that don’t get…
Spinach Stuffing Balls are a great make ahead side dish for your holiday dinner. Warm them up while the turkey is being carved then enjoy! Throwback Thursday Recipe Today I’m going to give you a ‘throwback recipe’…because it’s Thursday. Get it? I’ve been thinking about my early days as a…