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…
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Almond Morning Buns
Morning Buns are the sophisticated cousin of everyone’s favourite, Cinnamon Buns. The dough for Morning Buns is enriched with eggs and butter, slowly risen in the fridge overnight, rolled up with cinnamon, brown sugar and slivered almonds, and baked in a muffin tin for perfectly portioned rolls. What, you might ask, is a Morning Bun,…
Peppermint Mocha Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies are a staple around here, especially for the Holiday’s. I’ve borrowed some flavour inspiration from one of my favourite seasonal beverages, Peppermint Mocha, and infused these cookies with espresso, chocolate, and peppermint. Show of hands, did anyone else agree to take part in a Cookie Exchange this year? I know I’m not the only one….
Warm Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon
Warm potato salad is a total game changer, and I can barely keep this one in the bowl. It’s full of bacon, a touch of blue cheese, and roasted potatoes. Sure, it’s great warm, but it’s equally fabulous cold. Are you binge-watching Stranger Things right now? Yeah, me too. I do have an odd question,…
Red Pepper and Boursin Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Lasagna Roll ups with roasted red peppers, Boursin cheese and a combination of creamy béchamel and hearty tomato sauce will make this a family favourite. They’re freezer-friendly, easy to make, and incredibly creamy and delicious. In a few short days, I’m heading to the airport at 3am to catch a flight to Ottawa for my…
Maple Curry Glazed Carrots
Looking to add something new to your Thanksgiving meal? Why not try a quintessentially Canadian flavour combo – maple and curry. Three years ago, I took a 16-day road trip to the East Coast. Obviously, I devoured my fair share of fresh, local seafood (oh lord, the lobster), but the thing I ate the second-most…
Classic Cheesy Corn Fritters
Classic and impeccably easy, Corn Fritters are the perfect side dish for any summertime meal. They’re crispy, cheesy, and totally delicious! I can’t even pretend that I’m not obsessed with corn right now. I legit ate a whole can of corn (by myself) for supper last night. No shame. Every once in awhile, it’s nice…
Sweet Corn and Roasted Tomato Gnocchi
This luscious Sweet Corn and Roasted Tomato Gnocchi is a wonderful end of summer dish, and a great way to utilize all that fresh, local corn. When I was a kid, I had horribly crooked teeth that made eating corn on the cob a nightmare. Instead, I would cut the kernels off the cob and…
Alabama White Sauce Chicken Skewers
As the name eludes, Alabama White Sauce is a tangy, creamy BBQ sauce originating in Alabama. It’s a punchy way to dress up your chicken, especially if you’re cooking on the grill! I find the deep south bewitching. I’m completely smitten with the gorgeous architecture, (seemingly) slower pace, that southern drawl (which I develop quite…
Boozy Birthday Cake Marshmallows
Skip the store and make fluffy marshmallows at home. They’re made a million times better with Brithday Cake Vodka and sprinkles. 5 years. That’s how old Culinary Cool is. Seriously. Where has the time gone? I need to know. When I started this blog 5 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. …