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Mediterranean Potato Salad
Potato salad is not only a summer bbq and picnic salad. It’s a salad we enjoy year round in my kitchen. I made my favourite potato salad this weekend even though we are in full winter mode with a few feet of snow on the ground. I’ve moved on from creamy, mayonnaisey (is this even…
Read MoreHamantaschen
Monday was Family Day, a day that was originally created to give people time to spend with their families. Any other year, we would be planning some fun activities with the whole family. But this year, my hubby and I have been locked down at home and haven’t seen our kids face to face for…
Read MoreCannoli Hamantaschen
These traditional three cornered cookies are called Hamantaschen. They are usually filled with jam, cinnamon apples, poppy seed paste or prunes. But really they can be filled with whatever you like. When I make these I try and change it up a bit and these were a lovely change. I was inspired by this recipe…
Read MoreVegetarian Split Pea Soup
This chunky vegetarian split pea soup is every bit as delicious as the soup that my mom used to make. It is simply – green split peas, onions, carrots and celery cooked until tender, partially pureed and seasoned. It’s a really easy one to make, so comforting and very nostalgic for me.
Read MoreGochujang Eggplant
I cook a lot of vegetarian dishes and mostly plant based for my hubby. We have many favourites on rotation and this Gochujang eggplant has become one of them. This dish packs a huge punch of flavour even though it calls for just a few ingredients. This eggplant stir-fry is a simple satisfying meal. The…
Read MoreSpicy Peanut Noodles
One of my favourite comfort foods is a big bowl of spicy noodles. There are many ways one can go. Today it’s a tangle of spicy peanut noodles. This saucy vegetarian noodle dish couldn’t be easier as it comes together in under 15 minutes and packs a lot of flavour. All you do is mix…
Read MoreChocolate Dump-It Cake
Getting all chocolatey with this rustic chocolate dump-it cake. It starts with melting sugar, unsweetened chocolate, butter and water together in a saucepan. All the rest of the ingredients are then whisked in, right in the same saucepan. Easy peasy! The recipe is a winner. It’s got deep chocolate flavour and a light crumb. I…
Read MoreBlack Bean Burgers
The hubby and I are eating a lot more plant based meals. Other than the daily salad lineup, I’m trying out a variety of other vegan recipes. These Black Bean Burgers can be cooked on the BBQ or in a pan. They are the best vegan burgers to date.
Read MoreCorn and Tomato Tart
This Corn and Tomato Tart screams summer because nothing compares to the taste of homegrown tomatoes and local corn during our short summer season. The tart has a cornmeal base, which gives a lovely texture and flavour. Serve this with a salad of tender greens and a glass of chilled white wine for a lovely summer…
Read MoreCinnamon Roll Muffins
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls. I have a deep love for all yeasted buns, but one cannot live on cinnamon rolls alone. These cinnamon roll muffins offer all the flavours but they have been transformed into a healthier version by adding whole grains. The batter is filled with a brown sugar…
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