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Apple Pie Overnight Oats
I picked up a lot of apples from a local apple orchard and I’ve been enjoying baking and cooking with them. Check out my feed to see what I’ve been up to. For all of you waiting for the final bake of my apple focaccia, I’m working on getting the recipe posted. It turned out really…
Read MoreSpaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce
When the weather starts cooling down, spaghetti squash recipes start popping up. I think it’s such a fun, underrated vegetable and a delicious pasta alternative. Spaghetti squash can be used in salads, stir-fries, curries and even casseroles. It’s so healthy and versatile. You can enjoy it plain and simple with salt, pepper and melted butter…
Read MoreApple and Cheddar Galettes
Hello and welcome October. This is the time to embrace the change of seasons. I’m wrapping myself up in all the fall feels and a cozy sweater. The temperature has started dropping along with the leaves. Get out and enjoy the beauty of the fall colours. I’m always on the lookout for the perfect fall…
Read MoreVegetarian Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e fagioli translates to pasta and beans (pasta fazool), the quintessential Italian soup/stew. The key to this flavourful vegetarian soup is to first sauteé celery, carrots, onions and garlic, then simmer in a vegetable broth with ditalini or any small pasta. The result is a hearty soup that is ready in less than 45…
Read MoreMujadara – Rice and Lentils
Mujadara (mudardara) is a hearty protein packed dish of rice and lentils topped with caramelized onions. It is often referred to as peasant food because of how inexpensive and simple it is to make, and there are many variations of the recipe. The Basics of What You Need: lentils – use green or black lentils. Don’t…
Read MorePear Bread with Pear Butter Glaze
I love baking quick breads and this warmly spiced pear bread with pear butter glaze is no exception. It’s packed with sweet fresh pears and the pear butter glaze is a game changer. Pear butter is a spicy, sweet, tangy spread, and just an FYI, there is no “butter” in pear butter. What makes this…
Read MoreAlmond Tahini Granola Bars
With the arrival of fall today, we’re heading out on a road trip. It’s going to be a long drive – I consider anything longer than 2 hours a long drive. I like to pack healthy car snacks for the drive, so I made these sweet gooey Almond Tahini Granola Bars. They are made with…
Read MorePumpkin Cake Donuts
We’re about to enter into the pumpkin zone and it’s going to be pumpkin everything … pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin scones, pumpkin cheesecake. I made Pumpkin Cake Donuts … too soon? These melt in your mouth, soft cake donuts are my way of entering the pumpkin zone. I’ve finished them three ways – sugar…
Read MoreCinnamon Apple Cake
I’m baking with apples! That means the seasons are changing and I can’t say I’m ready, but I’m rolling with it. I made a deliciously easy cinnamon apple cake. This cake has a soft and tender crumb and is packed with sweet apples. Then it’s topped with more apples and a crunchy cinnamon topping. Cinnamon…
Read MoreKhachapuri Cheese Bread
Sunday brunch involves Khachapuri, a warm boat shaped soft yeast bread filled with feta, mozzarella and monterey jack cheese and an egg in the centre, but I went rogue and switched it up with vine tomatoes. The crust is ripped off and dipped in the melted cheese. How to make Khachapuri Combine warm water, yeast,…
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