Recipes
Mint & Chickpea Salad
Light with flavours of citrus and mint, this salad is my favourite for picnics and patios. Great on a hot day, it is easy and it’s bright..
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..
Poached Egg Vol-au-vents
In honour of Father’s day, I’m sharing this delicious recipe from my father (he made these for me last weekend). This is a delicious,..
Yogurt Salad Dressing
As we head into the summer months, we look for lighter dishes – like salads. Here is a simple dressing (another Mom favourite) that goes..
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...
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
What better way to feel like a kid again than a grilled cheese sandwich? But this sandwich isn’t just for kids. This time, we’re adding a..
Gail’s Flank Steak
This was a staple in our house growing up, and consequently has a soft spot in my heart. So easy and quick, it’s a great weeknight meal..
Mary-Ann Cake
This cake is beautiful and delicious. The light white cake goes well with the berries and sweet marscapone-whipped cream topping. This is..
Tomato & Chevre Crostinis
One of the many recipes my father has in his repertoire, and it always a favourite. The best dishes for dinner parties are the ones that..
Orange Citrus Salad
Here is to thinking positive thoughts for good, warm weather! I do not know where my mother found the recipe, but it is delicious! It is..
Bacon Wrapped Corn with Smoked Paprika
For everyone kicking off camping season this weekend, here is an easy side that works great on the barbecue. And it has bacon, who..
Cumin & Mint Chicken
This recipe is so easy, and great on a week night. Marinate right when you get home, and after you’re done getting settled, the chicken..
Grilled Peaches
More barbecued goodness! As the weather warms up, the barbecues come out – except for in Alberta, they barbecue at -20C. This is so..
BBQ’d Chicken Apricot Skewers
It’s barbecue season again! And all I can say is yum yum. To start the season off right, I’m posting one of my favourite barbecue dishes..
Fallen Chocolate Cake
This is the very best of a delicious brownie and a cake! It is moist and chewy, but still not too heavy and the slightly bitter cake is..
Salmon with Berry-Juniper Sauce
This recipe is a mix of a compote I do for pork tenderloin and the Juniper Sauce recipe from Michel Roux’s Sauce book. The delicious,..
Moroccan-style Carrot & Parsnip Salad
Looking for something a little different tonight? This is an absolutely delicious side to a spiced up meal. The raw carrots and parsnips..
Sausage, Chili & Cheese Tartlets
These are a classic my mother has been making for years. These tiny, bite-sized bites of mexican flavours are seriously addicting...