Recipes

As far as ice cream recipes go, this Lemon and Blueberry Ice Cream combination is one of the best I’ve tried so far. The vanilla bean cream base is delightfully sweet and silky, and the addition of lemon and fresh blueberries adds another level of flavour and sophistication. The result is a perfectly creamy treat…

My appreciation of and love for bison has grown exponentially since we took a trip to Western Canada with friends in 2018. Until very recently it’s been very difficult to find bison is stores in my neck of the woods, so when I find it I always try to take advantage. It works perfectly in…

I have to admit right from the start that I’m not a huge fish lover. Sure, I love a good smoked fish, but outside of that I can’t remember the last time that I actually ordered fish from restaurant menu. This said, this might be the best fish recipe I’ve had in recent memory. The…

This homemade tomato sauce is so easy and flavourful that you might never go back to store bought. Not to say that all manufactured products are bad, but if you have the time why not go completely natural and use local, fresh vegetables, herbs and spices in your sauce. This sauce is incredibly versatile and…

There’s no other way to put it – this recipe is a comfort food classic! Built atop a crispy, juicy chicken breast and topped with zesty tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, you can’t help but fall in love with this dish. It’s simple, yet surprisingly elegant, and works perfectly as either a casual weekday…

I love the smokey flavour and slightly chunky texture of this new Smoked Guacamole recipe! Although I don’t make this recipe often, it’s one of those super easy, fresh, and healthy side dishes that I find myself craving from time to time. Sure, there are probably a thousand different guacamole recipes out there (all of…

I love this recipe. For most, you’re either a fan of olives or hate them outright. I’m certainly on the pro-olive side of the debate. I’m in love with the flavour and texture that you can get with a good olive, and love it even more when they are combined with zesty citrus and savoury…

We first had the opportunity to experience smoked yogurt on a trip to beautiful Ireland in 2019 and I must say that we were completely unprepared for it. Until then we hadn’t seen anything close to it being used in Canadian restaurants, and we’ve only recently started to come across it here. When we returned,…

I’ve always been a big fan of meatballs. To me, the meatball is a perfect little food delivery vehicle that – when done properly – can rival any fine dinning menu offering. I also like to think that I’m a pretty talented meatball maker and have a patent on the “Super surprise Meatball” (aka cheese…

Many people probably think I’m weird, but I actually really like spinach. I’m not interested in it because it’s some kind of healthy, superfood-type vegetable – I like it because it tastes great! Apart from the health benefits, there’s something about the grittiness and “squeaky” texture (along with the cool flavour) that gets me every…