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Chimichurri
What do you do when fall is pending and you have a ton of parsley left in the garden? Make chimichurri of course! Originally from South..
Omelette with Bacon, Peppers, Tomatoes & Feta
Spring is finally here, Yes! Winter has finally left the party (good riddance to that buzz-kill). It has finally stopped snowing and now..
Pan-Seared Scallops
I am obsessed with scallops. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE bacon wrapped scallops, but they are so much more, even without bacon. I consider..
Fall Pesto Pasta
Cheese, garlic, nuts and basil – a few of my favourite things and all in one place! This delicious pasta becomes so creamy with the..
Whipping Egg Whites
Egg whites can be daunting, but once you get the technique down it will be so easy to whip up any recipe! All you need to do is follow a..
Zucchini Spirals
This is the perfect weeknight side. Ready in under 10 minutes, it only has 6 ingredients (including salt and pepper) and is incredibly..
Almost No-Knead Bread
When my family gets together for large family gatherings, like Thanksgiving or Christmas, we like to start our meals with some delicious..
Frozen Peaches
Nothing is better than preserving that fresh flavour of summer and being able to use delicious local produce in the middle of winter..
Blanching Peaches
Ever wondered how to get the skin easily off of peaches and nectarines? Blanching is by far the easiest way and all you need is a slotted..
Frozen Berries
Local produce always tastes better and I never want to give us seasonally relevant foods. One way of preserving the fresh bounty of..
Crispy Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are delicious, especially when you can achieve amazingly crispy skin that is full of flavour. The key is to render the fat..
Grated Lemongrass
Lemongrass is one of my favourite smells, and its also delicious in food! A lot of Asian dishes will call for lemongrass, or feature it..
Poached Eggs
One of the easiest (and tastiest) things you can make for breakfast are poached eggs. They are incredibly versatile and work with any..
Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic is one of my favourite flavours. It takes the spiciness out of garlic while enhancing the flavour and is excellent in..
Brady’s Honey with Lemon and Ginger
I am sure you have been sick at least once this winter, or know someone who has been. With vicious colds going around, I thought I would..
Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts are small, cabbage like vegetables made up of tightly layered leaves. They are winter seasonal vegetables, meaning they..
How to keep and trim Asparagus
It’s asparagus season! Asparagus is a great, fresh spring/summer veggie (especially for grilling), except for when it goes soft, limp, or..
Blind Wine Tasting
My friend had a blind wine tasting for her birthday a few weeks ago – a few ladies, a few bottles of wine (we each brought a bottle..
Storing Herbs
Welcome to my fridge. This is a constant problem for many people – you buy those expensive herbs only to have them die within a few days...