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Spring Lentil Salad with Arugula, Peas, & Radishes

Spring Lentil Salad with Arugula, Peas, & Radishes

Nothing says “spring” to me like crisp peas, peppery radishes, and fresh herbs. Combining all these ingredients together, I created this Spring Lentil Salad with Arugula, Peas, and Radishes to celebrate the best of spring. Topped with a tangy lemon and caper vinaigrette, this salad 

Roasted Carrots with Lemon Yogurt & Hazelnuts

Roasted Carrots with Lemon Yogurt & Hazelnuts

A few months back, my roommates and I had an impromptu dinner party and didn’t have time to shop in advance. I was tasked with making a vegetable side dish to serve, so I grabbed an assortment of miscellaneous ingredients and got to work. Those 

Pavlova with Lemon & Passionfruit Curd

Pavlova with Lemon & Passionfruit Curd

If I were asked to rank my top three desserts, pavlova would be number one, followed by tiramisu and crème brûlée. Pavlova is the perfect dessert for the spring and summer because it is light while still being decadent. There is simply nothing better than rounding out a delicious dinner with a nice slice of pavlova. This recipe is my take on a perfect spring pavlova—just in time for Easter! Continue reading Pavlova with Lemon & Passionfruit Curd

Lemon and Herb Spatchcock Chicken

Lemon and Herb Spatchcock Chicken

Living on my own, I don’t often roast a whole chicken, but when I do, this Lemon and Herb Spatchcock Chicken is my go-to recipe.

Chocolate Granola with Hazelnuts

Chocolate Granola with Hazelnuts

Homemade granola is a staple item in my pantry. I love to have granola on hand for quick snacks and easy breakfasts. Plus, I love how much culinary freedom making my own granola gives me—I can add whatever ingredients I want! Recently I decided to 

Easy Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Dates & Pistachios

Easy Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Dates & Pistachios

One thing I’m known for in my family is my ability to make a bomb salad out of any random assortment of ingredients—a clean-out-the-fridge salad, if you will. When my stepsister and my stepbrother’s girlfriend come over for dinner, they are always most excited about my salads. My easy kale salad with sweet potatoes, dates, and pistachios is no exception. I threw this together one night when I was eating dinner with my family, and my mom asked me to whip up a salad. If there’s one thing you won’t catch me doing, it’s serving a boring salad! Continue reading Easy Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Dates & Pistachios

Valentine’s Day Rose & Blood Orange Margarita

Valentine’s Day Rose & Blood Orange Margarita

‘Twas the night before Valentine’s Day (Valentine’s Eve?) and you needed the perfect cocktail to serve at your Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day dinner. Lucky for you, this Valentine’s Day Rose & Blood Orange Margarita fits the bill! Not only are blood oranges in peak season 

How to Spend a Day in Bruges, Belgium

How to Spend a Day in Bruges, Belgium

This past September, my boyfriend Will and I spent 10 days in Europe. We visited Amsterdam, Belgium, and London, spending three to four days in each place. Most of our time in Belgium was spent in it’s capital city, Brussels, save for one day when 

Winter Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange

Winter Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange

Radicchio has been having a major moment in my household lately. I love a bitter leafy veg (hello, arugula!) and radicchio fits the bill. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, radicchio’s beautiful deep red colour is perfect for this time of year. This winter radicchio salad highlights all of the season’s superstars. Continue reading Winter Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange

White Chocolate and Pistachios Cookies with Cranberries

White Chocolate and Pistachios Cookies with Cranberries

Coming in hot just in time for the holiday season, these White Chocolate and Pistachio Cookies with Cranberries are the perfect red, white, and green festive treat. These cookies are so delicious, I think they’ve earned a permanent spot in my holiday cookie rotation.