I had crêpes almost every Saturday morning from breakfast growing up. I know, cue the French cliché. As I’ve said here before, my mom isn’t much of a cook, but what she does, she does well. Crêpes are one of those things. We had a fantastic tradition of enjoying them as a family almost every weekend. Most […] Read more…
Homemade pasta is most definitely the kind of stuff special meals are made of, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t easily happen on a weeknight. Case in point with this recipe. From flour and eggs to silky steaming pasta in just about 45 minutes, Thirty five if you’re really on a roll. I’ve usually made […] Read more…
I’m back with you today with a simple recipe for a quick weeknight pasta. You know the kind of recipe I’m talking about, where the sauce can be whipped up in the time it takes the pasta to cook. Punchy food that hits the spot after a long work day, and only a few ingredients […] Read more…
I’d happily have dinner be a successive series of bite-size apps. Forget the main, when it’s warm and sunny, these are what I gravitate to, cold drink in hand. At the moment, peaches are ripe and and perfectly sweet, so this seemed like a natural choice. It’s also the recipe I developed for Loblaw’s PC Black Label […] Read more…
I’ve always had a soft spot for ice pops in the summertime. Every year, I make a variety of different kinds and experiment with flavour combos as the weather gets warmer, making sure to always have a few in my freezer to turn to when my sweet tooth strikes. I like to alternate between creamy […] Read more…
Galettes have always been a staple in my kitchen: they fit my approach to cooking – they’re surprisingly simple to make (but look impressive), are generally packed with fresh ingredients (but still taste indulgent – most generally thanks to cheese!) and can be whipped up in a short amount of time. I make them year-round in […] Read more…