Fall Harvest Salad
I’m a planner, which means I like to plan out a schedule for content and recipes far in advance of the season they would be shared in, but sometimes in the middle of the season, ideas pop into my head that are just too good …
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Sheet Pan Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes are considered to be a summer fruit, but I have always found the majority of my backyard tomato crop to be ready in the month of September. Living in a city, I no longer have my own tomato plants to harvest from, but the …
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This recipe goes out to everyone out there wondering what to do with their late-season zucchinis (and I’ve had several people in my DMs asking this). Before we get into the pumpkin-spice-everything season, we have this glorious transition period between summer and autumn, which is …
Sun-Dried Tomato Red Lentil Hummus
Did you know you can make fluffy and delicious hummus out of red lentils? Red lentils are a great hummus base because they don’t need to be soaked before cooking, only rinsed; they cook in about 10 minutes; they’re much mushier in texture than chickpeas, which sets the stage for a very pillowy hummus; and they’re high in fiber. This Sun-Dried Tomato Red Lentil Hummus has been my latest snacking obsession! Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Red Lentil Hummus
Succotash Pasta Salad
Inspired by one of my favourite summer salads, the sweet corn-based succotash, this Succotash Pasta Salad is perfect for these late summer days as we transition back into routines with the beginning of September. This salad is perfect for serving at a summer BBQ or …
Sheet Pan Pavlova
Pavlova is my favourite dessert, and it is especially lovely in the summer. There’s nothing better than the light and airy combination of crisp meringue, whipped cream, and fresh summer fruits to cap off a meal on a warm summer evening. This sheet pan pavlova …
Zucchini Orecchiette
I think orecchiette might be the perfect pasta shape to serve with a cream or cheese-based sauce. Hear me out! The little hat-shaped noodles hold onto the sauce in a way that I love, where some of the sauce gets trapped on the inside of the noddle. This Zucchini Orecchiette pasta is basically an adult take on buttered noodles with cheese. A simple pan sauce is made using butter, pasta water, and parmesan cheese, which coats the noodles with a gorgeous gloss. Fried zucchini slices and fresh arugula are then folded in to elevate the dish to adult meal territory. Continue reading Zucchini Orecchiette
Squash Blossom Tart
I grew different varieties of squash in my garden for 12 years, but I never cooked with squash blossoms before this summer. Their tender petals intimidated me, and I wasn’t quite sure what to cook with them beyond the classic stuffed squash blossom. Recently, I …
Brown Butter Cornbread Muffins
Cornbread is one of those things I rarely make, but every time I do, I find myself asking why I don’t make it more often. It’s so delicious, versatile, and dead easy to make. These Brown Butter Cornbread Muffins are my elevated twist on a …
Whipped Feta Dip with Fava Beans
I am challenging myself to cook with new ingredients. I love trying new things, especially when it comes to food, so this is a great challenge for me to undertake. I’ve been intrigued to try fava beans since I first saw them at the market last summer. I finally pulled the trigger and picked some up, which resulted in this delicious Whipped Feta Dip with Fava Beans. The fava beans get lightly sautéed with aromatics, then served over a pillowy whipped feta dip for a spectacular appetizer situation. I hope this recipe inspires you to give fava beans a try too! Continue reading Whipped Feta Dip with Fava Beans
White Chocolate & Raspberry Cookies
Growing up in Ontario, Kawartha Dairy ice cream was a standard part of my summers. To this day, every time I go to my cottage, I make a point of stopping at the Kawartha Dairy in Huntsville to grab a cone. Living in BC now, …
