Grilling Class at the Weber Grill Academy
I think one of the things that I love the most about cooking (besides actually eating) is that there is always something to learn. And I'm the kind of person who, as lame as it sounds, really loves learning new things. I'm graduating in April, so ...
Cinnamon Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon chili roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect fall side dish with hints of sweet and savoury flavours from chili powder and cinnamon, roasted at 450F. I'm having a moment with these cinnamon chili roasted sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes ...
Maple Walnut Cookies
Maple walnut cookies combine maple and walnuts for the ultimate Canadian cookie that is buttery and sweet with a little crunch. I can't be the only one craving cookies like crazy these days, can I? These maple walnut cookies are an old favourite ...
Crispy Chili Baked Shrimp
I've been dreaming up these crispy baked chili shrimp for years because these shrimp are loosely inspired by the most delicious crispy shrimp at my favourite sushi spot in Toronto. The crispy shrimp at that restaurant are deep-fried and battered, but ...
5 Ingredient Miso Salmon Baked in Parchment
Five ingredients including ginger, miso paste and snow peas, are all it takes for this healthy and light Japanese inspired miso salmon baked in parchment with snow peas. I'm always trying to come up with new simple recipes and this miso salmon ...
Sticky Tandoori Spiced Chicken Wings
I'm not going to pretend for a second that I am remotely interested in the Superbowl or football in general. Because I'm not. Sorry to disappoint. Hockey is more of my thing. Or March madness, to be honest. But, it's almost time for the big game ...
Curried Homemade Hummus
There is no better healthy, protein packed snack than a simple curried homemade hummus. I've started this new thing in 2015 where instead of buying hummus every week, I make it. Imagine that, friends! It's a whole new world! One with ...
Slow Cooker Balsamic Jalapeno Chicken Legs
Let your slow cooker do all the work with this flavourful recipe for balsamic jalapeno chicken legs. Loaded with the perfect balance of spicy and sweet this recipe will be a family favourite. I'm really not kidding when I say that I love my slow ...
Smoky Chicken Chili
Add a hint of smoke to a classic chicken chili using chipotle peppers and sweet potatoes to create a perfectly balanced smoky chicken chili. I feel like it's been forever since I shared a new recipe here, time is just flying by these days and ...
Recipes & Reflections: 2014
I was going to skip doing one of these "best of" posts for 2014, but it just didn't feel right. I love looking back at my best of posts from 2011, 2012 and 2013 so I knew I had to get this one out there. I haven't really ...
How To Cook Everything Fast Review
Every kitchen needs a good reference cookbook. Something that has thousands of recipes, tips and techniques. Which is exactly what New York Times columnist and author Mark Bittman's new cookbook How To Cook Everything Fast is. What I love about this ...
Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns
Prosciutto wrapped prawns are the perfect savoury bite for entertaining, this appetizer is served with pesto and comes together in minutes. It's no secret that I love entertaining. And for me there are three things that are necessary for a ...
