Classic devilled eggs are always a favourite hors d’oeuvre. I simply can’t get enough! To change things up a bit, this version features the bold flavours of kimchi and gochujang. Hard boiled eggs are underrated. They’re so darn versatile, yet, they get overlooked. Eggs in general are a blank slate, and can be transformed into…
Appetizers & Snacks
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi and Bacon
Roasted brussels sprouts are a classic side dish. This version gets a punch of flavour from fresh ginger and kimchi. I haven’t always been a lover of brussels sprouts. The one and only time I remember having them as a kid, they were boiled nuggets of mush, and served with Cheez Whiz. I’m fairly certain…
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…
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…
Cheesy Garlic Bread with Pine Nuts
So, listen. Cheese is basically my best friend, nay, my soul mate. I’ve never met a cheese I didn’t like – even the stinkiest of blue’s appeal to my palate. I’ve been know to make a cheese plate for dinner, sans the accoutrements (re: just cheese on a plate with nothing to go with it). While yes,…
Sausage and Lentil Pinwheels
I’m thrilled to be working with Canadian Lentils this holiday season to bring you delicious entertaining ideas using lentils. This post is sponsored by Canadian Lentils. Although I’ve been compensated for this post, as always, all opinions are my own. Follow along on social media using the hashtag #LoveLentils When it comes to holiday entertaining, appetizers are…
BBQ Chicken & Blue Cheese Hand Pies + Burnt Giveaway
There’s no denying that I love cheese. When it comes to cheese, I don’t discriminate. I’m a little bit more picky when it comes to movies, however. If the plot of the movie heavily revolves around food, count me in. So when the fine folks at Castello approached me and offered up the chance to…
Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are friggin’ awesome, don’t you think? I’ve got a decent stash of both dried and canned organic chickpeas in my pantry at all times. Hummus is always a good standby snack, but sometimes I get bored of it. Sometimes, I just want a crunchy snack I can eat with my hands. That’s where this…
Tomato Goat Cheese Tart
This tart has been eaten on the regular in our house ever since the tomatoes started turning red. I’ve legit bought 6 packages of puff pastry solely for the purpose of making this tart. A girls gotta have a package or two on standby just in case, right? The reason we’ve eaten it so often…
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Bonjourno, long time, no see. Life has been a touch busy for me lately; plenty of yard work and teaching. Ive decidedly been laying low. We took a quick getaway to San Francisco and Napa Valley at the end of July and, no word of a lie, we ate pastries, every. single. day. How could…