a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
This weekend, whilst studying for a calculus test (typical), I started to daydream of chocolate banana bread. Eventually my brain could not handle any more math and decided to take a much-needed break. I immediately reached for the ripe bananas in my fruit bowl and …
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 …
During the colder months of the year nothing is cozier than a roast chicken dinner. My Roasted Spatchcock Chicken with Root Vegetables is perfect for an intimate dinner party, a small holiday meal, or a self-care night in! Roasting the root vegetables in the same …
Brothy beans are far from a new phenomenon. For the past few years, I’ve seen so much hype for brothy beans from fellow recipe developers and cooks, so I was convinced to see what all the fuss was about. Can I just say, WOW! For …
Earl Grey is a tea that lends itself so well to baked goods. I was inspired by a couple of blood oranges sitting on my kitchen counter to pair the flavours of Earl Grey and blood orange in a flaky, delicious scone. The zest from …
I’ve been making variations of this Kale and Sausage Orecchiette recipe for years. With only eight ingredients, this dish is so simple and quick to make, and the result is incredibly tasty. This is a meal I frequently turn to when I want something hearty and nourishing but don’t feel like spending more than 30 minutes in the kitchen. Continue reading Kale and Sausage Orecchiette
Valentine’s Day is two days away, and I’m rounding up three pink drinks for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re hosting the girls, enjoying an evening of R&R to yourself, or spending time with your significant other, any one of these cocktails is sure to take your …
Every year from mid-January to early February, Dine Out Vancouver graces our city. During Dine Out, hundreds of restaurants across the city offer curated, fixed-price tasting menus to diners. Last year, we had a delicious Dine Out meal at a restaurant called Archer, which sadly …
I love a red velvet cake, and February feels like the perfect time to share a recipe for one, you know, with Valentine’s Day coming up and all. This is my Beet Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, because I will take any and all excuses to consume cream cheese icing (it’s simply the best, ok?). My beet red velvet cake is a bit different than the vibrant red cake you may be used to, but I promise you, it is equally as delicious without all the artificial red food colouring. Continue reading Beet Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is my absolute favourite soup to have on a chilly winter’s day or when I’m feeling under the weather. The star of this soup is the coconut milk broth. Loads of fresh ginger and garlic combined with cilantro, chili, and lemongrass …
Tiramisu is a top-three dessert for me, and you know what is even better than classic tiramisu? Dirty Chai Tiramisu. Perhaps tiramisu is a dessert you usually reserve for ordering at an Italian restaurant and may feel a bit intimidating to make from scratch, but …
Butter chicken, a classic and beloved Indian dish, was my gateway dish into loving Indian food. Butter Chickpeas is my vegetarian twist on the classic dish. I use chickpeas in place of chicken as the protein and cashew cream to keep things a tad bit lighter. Served with rice and warm naan bread, Butter Chickpeas are the perfect winter comfort food. Continue reading Butter Chickpeas
I love to keep a big batch of cozy, nourishing soup on hand to reheat for a warming lunch or light dinner. Root Vegetable Red Lentil Soup is the newest addition to my soup lineup. It has delicious, deeply warming flavours from the cumin, turmeric, …
