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Fig & Arugula Salad
Fresh figs are a delicious, and brief, highlight of fresh summer produce. When available, they can amazingly enhance a dish. But if you..
Peach Cake
I love seasonal peaches – they’re firm, yet juicy and are perfect for grilling (see our Grilled Peach dessert), baking or just plain..
Lemon Sorbet Twist
Lemon sorbet is one of my favourite desserts, especially when slightly tart. This variation is dairy-free, gluten-free and still..
Watermelon Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a Spanish soup, usually with a tomato base, which is often served cold. This recipe puts a twist on that with a summer..
Halibut with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
The best recipes come to fruition by accident. This one started while cooking dinner with my parents on my last visit home. It started..
Goat Cheese & Sauteed Pear Crostini
Another Momma & Poppa Powell creation. This one was something we made up at Christmas. We started with the cheese and pears, and then..
Raspberry & Mint Wine Gelée
Who doesn’t love adult jell-o (and classy adult jell-o at that!)? Wine gelées are possibly one of my favourite desserts – it’s another..
Apple, Bacon, Brie & Basil Waffles
These waffles could not be any easier – mix, cook and top with anything delicious! That simple. These toppings were inspired by West..
Overnight Oats
My go-to rush breakfast. It is so easy, and takes 5 mins the night before. Then all you need to do is add the toppings in the morning. I..
Panna Cotta
What is better for celebrating Valentine’s Day than with dessert? Panna Cotta is one of my favourite desserts, as it is so easy and so..
Caramelized Onion & Pear Crostini
A crostini can be topped with almost anything, and this combination is unexpected but addicting. The hardest part about this recipe is..
Mini-Lemon Cheesecakes with Raspberry Coulis
When I think of classic holiday desserts, cheesecake always comes to mind. I always enjoy these mini treats, as they are just the right..
Red Wine Poached Pears
Another one of my favourite desserts inspired by my mom’s (my recipe is slightly different than hers). Superbly delicious and looks..
Gail’s Berry Napoleons
My mother has been making these Napoleons for the past ten years, and they are still one of my favourite desserts. They are not very..
Chocolate Caramel Apples
One of the best parts of Halloween (apart from all of the candy of course) is Caramel Apples. This year, I decided to put a little spin..
Tomato & Cambozola Crostini
Throwing it back to a Momma & Poppa Powell classic. It is made with cambozola, but if you don’t like blue cheese camembert works just as..
Apple Cake
What is the best way to brighten up an afternoon? Good old fashion Afternoon Tea! This was a huge such a huge hit with my office, they..
Creamy Oatmeal
It’s September again (where did the summer go?!), so it’s back to the grind again. Getting back into the swing of things means I have..
Fig & Chevre Crostini with Balsamic Crema
It’s fig season! Fresh figs are one of my favourite things, and when combined with goat cheese, mint & balsamic vinegar (three of my..
Mini Apple Pies
Ever wondered what you could make with a muffin tin other than muffins? Well here is one of the million other things you can do! They are..