February 2026

Although I think this dish is best suited for summer dining, it is definitely refined enough to be served all year round. We actually made this for New Year’s Eve a couple of years ago and it was a huge hit. The lightness of the ricotta is a perfect accompaniment to the fresh peas and…

When the brisk Fall weather begins to turn to the cold of winter I can’t help but start thinking about making great soups. For me, there’s nothing better to melt away a cold, snowy day than a pipping hot bowl of goodness. This soup checks off all the important boxes. It’s packed with great umami…

This “pickle” de gallo recipe – more commonly known as pickle salsa – beautifully integrates pickle flavour and texture into a standard salsa. The result is a surprisingly fantastic salsa with added zestiness and crunch. Although I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, I quickly realized that it takes your standard salsa…

This was actually one of my Great Grandmother’s specialties, and I can still taste the gooey, flaky goodness of her recipe. Although I’ve been making butters tarts for many years now I’ve never seemed to find a recipe that checked all the boxes. However, thanks to some patience and repeated effort I now have one…

This Creamy Corn Chowder is simple enough to pull off and the Mexican accents of this soup make it a perfect choice for either a warm summer evening, or cold winter night. It’s ready to be loaded up with tasty toppings – lime wedges, Cotija cheese, cilantro, fried tortilla – and can easily be made…

I’ve been wanting to add a new “Breakfast” category to the website, but have been struggling a bit to find some amazing recipes to share. Recently, my wife and I decided to try the Keto diet and egg cups are one of the most popular breakfast meals in that category. As a result, we decided…

For as long as I can remember we’ve been hosting a big open house for family and friends on Christmas Eve. This event has become one of our favourite holiday traditions and has evolved from a small gathering into a much larger, sophisticated foodie event. One of the key features is a large charcuterie board…

Let me begin by saying that this Lemongrass Cream is one of the most memorable things I’ve ever put in my mouth. I first tried this cream while on foodie adventure to Vancouver in 2021, during which we were surprised with a small treat by Chef Roger Ma on a return visit to the amazing…

We first tried this Roasted Carrot Hummus combination at The Rowan restaurant in Ottawa and we immediately fell in love. Almost immediately after trying it I set out to recreate the amazing flavour profile at home, and the result was something very spot on. This recipe subtly combines roasted carrots with your traditional hummus flavours,…