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TagHerb Potato Salad
Spring has sprung and we’re all thinking of lighter foods these days. A couple weekends ago, I was chatting with my dear friend..
Autumn Harvest Salad
There is something about a fall harvest salad that wonderfully bridges the gap between light summer salads and hearty winter dishes...
Roasted Broccoli with Curried Yogurt
Sometimes you just need to mix things up. I tried this roasted broccoli and curried yogurt at a restaurant recently and was hooked. It’s..
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt Dressing
I had a similar dish in a restaurant a few weeks ago, and I just couldn’t stop thinking about it. The balance of the nutty/bitter tahini..
Pilsner & Parmesan Risotto
Risotto is one of those dishes that seem daunting, but actually just requires patience. Nothing about it is particularly difficult, but..
Chicken & Spinach Pasta
I had this simple and delicious pasta recipe at a restaurant once, and I’ve always wanted to recreate it at home. Having the pasta tossed..
Roasted Tomato Soup
There is just something about a warm soup on a cold day. Truth be told, when it comes to soup, I’m really in it for the “stuff.” Like,..
Caprese Salad with Avocado
Now that nice weather is here to stay, lets celebrate the beginning of summer with a classic Caprese Salad. This classic Italian dish is..
Kohlrabi Salad
Kohlrabi – it’s interesting to spell and a just as interesting a cross-over vegetable. From the broccoli/cabbage family, it is similar to..
Strawberry Salad
Summer is awesome, it’s a chance to get outside, give your poor skin some much deserved Vitamin D and sunglasses serve so many functions..
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Nothing is better on a hot summer day that a delicious light salad (and maybe chilled glass of wine or beer). This salad absolutely does..
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..
Beet Salad
This simple salad is deliciously easy, can be prepped ahead of time and looks amazing on the plate. With the beautiful colours of the..
Garlic Acorn Squash
Are you in a rush and have limited time for dinner on weeknights? Can you spare 10 minutes to make dinner? That is all the time this..
Polenta with Chevre & Roasted Tomatoes
I had never enjoyed polenta until my parents served this recipe over Christmas. The simplicity of the ingredients perfectly complements..
Brussel Sprout Slaw with Hazelnut dressing
Happy New Year! If you’re like me those extra xmas pounds were definitely worth it, but need to go. To start 2015 right, exercise and a..
The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes
Seriously, try to not stuff your face with these mashed potatoes – I dare you. Mashed potatoes are my favourite food ever. Yes, you read..
Sweet & Smoky Caramelized Cauliflower
Who doesn’t love the flavour of smokiness (like the kind you get from barbequing anything)? In this dish the smokiness of the smoked..
Warm Potato Salad
It’s Sunday. The guys are coming over for football and you are left with the question of “what on earth am I going to feed them?!” It’s..
Mini Herbed Pommes Anna
My favourite recipes are those that look impressive, yet are easy to make and deceptively delicious! Like the mini apples pies I posted..