It’s January again. Let’s do it!

Tourtière is a traditional Canadian (Quebec) recipe, often served around the Christmas holidays. I used to make this with my Grandmother who was from Quebec.

Stop buying Spring Rolls at Restaurants…

If you’re white like me, you may go to Thai restaurants because you love the fresh spring rolls but have no idea how to make them. They’re so tasty but healthy! Now I beg you – Stop the madness! Honestly, I recently discovered just HOW EASY these babies are to make and you do not…

Learning to love Risotto

The first time I ever had risotto was in 1990. I remember because I was in first year university and it was the first time I’d had dinner with both of my parents at the same time, since they divorced when I was seven.  I wasn’t sure if it would be awkward but it ended…

Seriously Awesome Caramel Pecan Squares

After living in England for almost 10 years, my first Christmas back in Canada caught me off guard.  It’s a long, soap opera story but I found myself newly divorced, with a baby under one year and although we weren’t struggling with poverty by any means, I had neglected to budget for any Christmas presents. …

Meatless Mondays: Pasta Primavera

I used to eat a lot of beans. So much so, many have people have assumed I must be a veggie. My sister still teases me when I offer to make dinner, asking, “Will it have beans in it?” This fast, weeknight dinner idea has lots of veggies & beans for the non-bean lovers in your life.

My oh My, Apple Pie

Don’t buy apple pie, it’s so much better from scratch and really very simple. Love this seasonal fall favourite and use the leftover pastry for jam tarts too!

Ontario Peaches, Blueberries, Maple & Mascarpone cheese

This is my new favourite dessert! I love my job and am so fortunate to work with great people and amazing campaigns!  After a live TV event, I got to eat one of the demonstrated recipes. Click this link for the real recipe.  I know, it’s a hard life :).  It was this simple, but…

Home-made Peach Jam

Local peach season is in full swing here in Ontario and thankfully it seems we’ve been blessed with a great crop this summer.  The peaches we’ve enjoyed have been sweet and drip all over your face juicy. This week, I came across an offer I couldn’t refuse! $2.96 for a 3L basket of peaches. I…

Homemade Lemon Curd is so good!

There is something about spring that makes me want to make lemon curd. My mum used to make a quick dessert with a store bought angel cake, lemon filling and whipped cream.  I used to think it was awesome, until I made homemade lemon curd one day. OMG. If you like lemon, you have to…