Home-Churned Butter

If had known years ago that making your own churned butter was so easy, I would never have bought butter in a grocery store again.

Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus

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 and the citrus and acids from the lemon and vinegar. It’s been a go-to in our house for years and had graced our table at many of our favourite events.

Whipped Feta Cucumber Bites

These whipped feta cucumber bites are fresh and light and make for a perfect weekend or afternoon tea appetizer. It will definitely remind you of summertime and pairs beautifully with a nice Pinot Grigio.

Spicy Salsa Roja

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......

Chicken Piccata

My love for Chicken Picatta goes all the way back to when I was waiting tables during my university days. I worked in an authentic Italian restaurant and from time to time we’d get treated to this wonderful dish for our staff meal. I’ve probably been making the recipe for my family and friends for......

Beurre Blanc

This classic French beurre blanc (or literally “white butter”) was actually an accidental creation of Chef Clémence Lefeuvre dating back to the early 1900s. As the story goes, the sauce was created when she forgot to add egg yolks and tarragon while preparing Béarnaise sauce. And boy are we glad she did! This sauce is......

Cod Beurre Blanc

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......

Caesar Dressing with Capers

When I was about 14 years old a family friend taught me how to make classic Caesar salad dressing from scratch. To this day I can recall the tedious crushing of garlic cloves, the squeezing of lemons, and the delicate slicing of anchovies. That recipe has stuck with me, as has the fresh and tangy......

Keto Egg Cups

These Keto Egg Cups are full of flavour and packed with all of the great ingredients you would expect to find in a Keto-friendly dish.

Dark Chocolate Keto Clusters

The rich chocolate, flaky coconut, and crunchy seeds really come together nicely in this Dark Chocolate Keto Cluster treat.

Creamy Parmesan Dill Dressing

If you’re looking for an easy, quick dressing that’s extremely delicious, then you need to try this Creamy Parmesan Dill Dressing recipe.

Spinach and Mozzarella-Stuffed Pork and Bacon Meatballs

This Stuffed Pork and Bacon Meatball recipe is based on a family favourite, but introduces some new protein and flavour combinations.

Caramelized Onion and Three Mushroom Soup

This Caramelized Onion Soup is packed with great unami flavour and incorporates a perfect amount of saltiness and texture.

Hand-Chopped Rustic Tapenade

I’m in love with the flavour and texture that you get with a good olive, and love it even more when they are combined in a rustic tapenade!

Pickle de Gallo

This “pickle” de gallo recipe – or pickle salsa – beautifully integrates pickle flavour and texture into a standard salsa.

Roasted Carrot Hummus

This Roasted Carrot Hummus recipe subtly combines roasted carrots with your traditional hummus flavours, and adds honey for added sweetness.

Thai Coconut Mussels

After a couple of trials I arrived at this Thai Coconut Mussels recipe, which – judging from the reaction of our guests – is spot on.

Smoked Guacamole

This super-easy Smoked Guacamole recipe is a fresh, and healthy side dishes that I find myself craving from time to time.

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