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 …
When I was in Brighton, England, in early 2024, my friend and I stopped in at this adorable cafe/restaurant to get lunch and take refuge from the British rain relentlessly falling outside. On the menu they had a spiced cauliflower dish served with fluffy hummus, …
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 the blood orange elevates the existing citrus notes in the tea, and the Earl Grey adds a subtle floral tone, which is delightful. Served with a big mug of tea and a side of jam, these scones are the perfect afternoon snack or morning treat. Continue reading Earl Grey & Blood Orange Scones
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 …
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 isn’t there anymore, and I was served the most delicious cocktail, you guessed it, the Blushing Rose Cocktail. I was so enamoured with this drink that I made sure to take a picture of the ingredients listed on the menu. Continue reading Blushing Rose Cocktail
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 …
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 I promise you it is incredibly simple to make at home and doesn’t even require turning on your oven. Continue reading Dirty Chai Tiramisu
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 …
