This dish is the ultimate reminder of the food I grew up eating in France. When baked, tomatoes become incredibly sweet. These are filled with breadcrumbs and herbs which complement the juicy tomato flesh. I like to serve these alongside roast beef, braised lamb or lemon sauteed sole. This dish is best enjoyed when tomatoes […] Read more…
Savory loafs are really one of the easiest recipes in my cooking repertoire. It’s literally ready in minutes, and it’s a wonderfully versatile recipe that you can adapt to leftovers in your pantry. You can substitute the cheeses to suit your preference, add scallions, artichoke hearts, prosciutto, olives, any herbs of your choosing… It’s really […] Read more…
Receiving my KitchenAid stand mixer in the mail was the closest thing to Christmas in the middle of the summer. I opened the package like an excited child and gazed at its beautiful light pink tint — it was just perfect. I was looking forward to using the stand mixer for bread because one of […] Read more…
This post’s aim is to give peas a good name again! Peas are not usually considered a sexy ingredient, an ingredient that you get excited to play around with. But let me tell you, peas really are the perfect vegetables to cook with in the summertime. This pea soup could definitely be enjoyed warm but […] Read more…
My last few posts have been on the sweet side: after Lemon Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing, Chocolate Fondants with Salted Caramel Sauce and Tiramisu, I thought it might be time to present you with something to eat before all of those treats! This roasted cauliflower recipe is not mine, nor was it made by me […] Read more…
I’m taking a little break from my apple frenzy to bring you a few side dish ideas for Thanksgiving. Us Canadians (let’s just say I’m Canadian for the sake of this conversation) will be celebrating Thanksgiving this coming Monday. I’ve been working on holiday side dishes since the early days of September (ah, the joys […] Read more…