Rich and fudgy brownies, made with black beans, loaded with chocolate and cherries, are a healthier take on the classic Black Forest Cake. This is my favourite time of year in Saskatchewan. The weather is perfect, almost always sunny, and I’m soaking it in as best I can. I’ve spent a great deal of…
Pretzel Bites with Korean Cheese Dip
Making pretzels at home is super easy, especially when you don’t fuss with forming them into the classic pretzel shape. Pretzel bites are supremely easier, and just as soft, chewy, and crunchy as their full-sized cousins. Plus, they’re better for dipping in a spicy, Korean cheese dip. I can never pass up a pretzel, which…
Asparagus Salade Lyonnaise
Bring the taste of France to your kitchen with Asparagus Salade Lyonnaise. A warm bacon and shallot vinaigrette, crispy croutons, a perfectly poached egg, and tender, yet crisp, roasted asparagus; the perfect spin on a French classic using fresh, spring asparagus. Of all the vegetables that signify the arrival of spring, asparagus is my favourite. When…
4 Tips for the Best Baked Fries
The ideal french fry is crispy on the outside, and is soft and tender on the inside. If you’re under the impression that you need to deep fry potatoes to get them crispy, think again. All you need is your oven, and these 4 tips! I would walk across glass for potatoes. They’re one of…
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
These beauties go by many names; Peanut Butter Confetti Squares, Butterscotch Confetti Squares, Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares, Peanut Butter Butterscotch Marshmallow Squares, and pretty much every other variation of the like. Regardless of what name you associate with this dessert, we can all agree that they’re full of nostalgia and superbly delicious. Of all the retro…
Grape and Olive Focaccia
Focaccia is a yeasted Italian flatbread that is soft and chewy, and it’s incredibly easy to make. There are endless variations of toppings, ranging from simple olive oil and herbs, to something slightly more complex, such as my red grape and kalamata olive with rosemary. I’ve always had it in my head that I dislike…
Shakshouka Galette
Breakfast for dinner is arguably the best meal concept of all-time. Skip the pancakes and french toast, and do yourself a favour, and make Mini Shakshouka Galettes. If there’s a dish that deserves to be the champion of “Breakfast for Dinner”, it would have to be Shakshouka. Eggs poached in a smoky tomato sauce hits…
Hearty Vegetarian Chili
This Hearty Vegetarian Chili is packed full of veggies, beans, and flavourful spices, making this my go-to wintertime vegetarian meal. It’s perfect for cold winter nights, or anytime you need a dose of healthy comfort food. You guys, this weather is killin’ me! -36 is dreadful, and has left me questioning my life decisions –…
Goat Cheese and Scallion Drop Biscuits
A tender, fluffy, no-nonsense drop biscuit is something everyone needs in their back pocket. But if you’re interested in a little nonsense, this recipe is for you! This recipe happened completely by accident. It all started innocently enough, with a major hankerin’ for buttermilk biscuits to go alongside my favourite vegetarian chili. I darted out…
Feta and Dill Gougères
Gougères, or cheese puffs, are the savoury cousin of cream puffs. They are light and airy, and make the perfect party snack because you can make them in advance. My version includes a lemony and creamy feta and dill filling. If I’m looking to put in minimal effort, but still impress the socks off my friends/coworkers/family, I make one of two…