Side Dishes
Baked Honey Garlic Tofu
This is my husband’s favourite tofu dish. It’s crispy honey garlic tofu. Every piece of tofu is golden and crispy and coated in a sweet and gently spiced honey garlic sauce. And best of all, it’s baked in the oven so a minimal amount of oil is used. It’s best enjoyed when it’s just made,…
Read MoreUkrainian Crepes (Nalysnyky)
I really wanted to make a Ukrainian dish, and I saw that Aimee @aimeebourque posted that she has made a few recipes from @thekitchenmagpie’s The Prairie Table. So I went in search of my copy and found a full chapter on Ukrainian dishes. I decided on Ukrainian Crepes (Nalysnyky). These delicate crepes are filled with a…
Read MoreBraised Green Beans with Potatoes
Today’s comfort food involves braised green beans in a hearty tomato sauce with potatoes and herbs. I’ve seen many different versions of this dish from all over the world, and this is mine. Serve with a slice of feta and a big hunk of crusty bread to soak up the delicious braising broth, that’s made…
Read MorePotato Kale and Feta Bourekas
I had a container of mashed potatoes in the fridge. What to do with those leftovers? I checked the freezer and found a roll of store-bought puff pastry and a bag of frozen kale … a plan was made. I decided on potato kale and feta bourekas. Bourekas are pockets of puff pastry made in…
Read MoreShallot Tarte Tatin
Tarte tatins are often made sweet, with apples or other fruit. I love the idea of taking this classic dessert and making it with savoury ingredients. The flavour combination of caramelized shallots with balsamic caramel, thyme and buttery puff pastry is a game changer. As the shallots caramelize, they deepen in colour and become so…
Read MoreOven Baked Fries
About last night. I made a pan of crispy baked fries. I like to think of french fries as the most basic comfort foods. How much better does it get than the humble potato turned into something so good! These perfectly crispy “oven-fried” potatoes are crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. I…
Read MoreGuacamole
Healthy and delicious guacamole is one of my favourite snacks that I make when I have a load of ripe avocados. What goes into the best guacamole? ripe avocado tomatoes onion jalapeño parsley (no cilantro in my kitchen) It’s seasoned with salt, pepper and lots of lime juice to brighten up the guacamole and preserve…
Read MoreHomemade Macaroni and Cheese
Comfort food is needed for the first full day of winter. I have been making this macaroni and cheese for my family forever and I am not allowed to change the recipe. It’s all about the ratio of cheese to macaroni for this rich mac-and-cheese. Tips for the Best Homemade Mac and Cheese I prefer…
Read MorePotato Latkes and Vegetable Latkes
Hanukkah (Chanukah) starts on Sunday and that means latkes … lots and lots of latkes. I like to make a variety of potato latkes, by adding sweet potato, zucchini, carrots and kale. They are usually served with sour cream and/or apple sauce, but the options for toppings are endless. For my latke board I made…
Read MoreFeta and Spinach Latkes
I’ve made latkes with everything from potatoes to carrots, zucchini, beets, sweet potatoes and kale for Hanukkah. This year I added spanakopita latkes with feta and spinach to the repertoire. This is a first for me. These spanakopita potato latkes are mixed with lots of crumbled feta and spinach and fried to a golden tangle…
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