Recipes

I always try to make classic French tourtière over the holidays. The dish works perfectly for larger crowds and highlights come of the traditional flavours of Christmas (cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon). This year I had a idea to make this dish fully portable – the Tourtière Egg Roll! Paired with a tasty jus (based on our…

Fresh leeks provide a perfect base for this silky, creamy, and super fast soup that offers hints of tangy yogurt and fresh herbs. The crunchy shoestring potatoes provide an additional layer of salty goodness which brings the dish together perfectly. Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we did!

The health benefits of bone broth have been known for decades. It’s excellent for gut health due to it’s richness in collagen, gelatin, amino acids, and minerals. It’s also fantastic for promoting joint health, improving skin, hair, and nails, and aiding in muscle recovery. In many ways it can be referred to as a “super…

If you’re looking to a quick and easy, yet somewhat sophisticated finger food, this Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus will definitely fit the bill. In fact, this might be the king of all party appetizers. The slight crunchiness and saltiness of the Prosciutto plays wonderfully with the zesty cheese, as well as the citrus and acids from the…

I wouldn’t consider my family to be huge fans of spicy foods, but I can honestly say that they have come to love this Spicy Salsa Roja. Simply meaning “red sauce”, this recipe combines fresh tomatoes, lemon, ginger, and garlic with toasted sesame, red onion, and soy to create an excellent flavour profile that will…

This Spinach and Lemon Risotto recipe perfectly pairs the smooth, creamy texture of the rice with the earthiness of the spinach, saltiness of the Parmesan, and bitterness of the lemon. It provides a perfect balance on the tongue and palate. Although categorized as a side dish, this risotto would stand up perfectly as an elegant…

This Crispy Potato Croquette recipe is my take on re-creating those potatoes. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and savory on the inside these were delicious and we instantly fell in love with them. Although I have no idea what was actually in that La Strada side dish, I think I’ve found the right…

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…