a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
‘Twas the fall of 2024, and I had created a recipe failure of mass proportions. The silver lining to this culinary atrocity was that it inspired the pivot that led to this Honeynut Squash Rigatoni, which, I am happy to report, is far from a …
Fall is in full swing here on the west coast; the leaves are changing, there’s a crispness to the air, and I am craving all things cozy. Filled with warming spices, velvety pumpkin puree, and a brown sugar topping, my gluten-free Pumpkin Bread has been …
I have to confess, I have been a fennel hater pretty much my whole life. Despite this, I had the bright idea to develop a very crisp and autumnal cabbage-based salad with apple and fennel. I know, I even surprised myself with this! I couldn’t shake the idea, and now here we are. Another confession: this Fennel and Apple Slaw with Tangy Dijon Dressing may just be my gateway to fennel acceptance. The thinly sliced apples, cabbage, and fennel pair so beautifully together, and the Dijon dressing really just ties it all together with a big fat bow. If you’re a fennel hater like I was, this salad just might change your mind. Continue reading Fennel and Apple Slaw with Tangy Dijon Dressing
To me, a perfect chocolate chip cookie needs a gooey centre, a crisp edge, and chocolate chunks over chips (sorry!). When I was 11, I was provided lunch at school. The cook at the school made these delicious chocolate chunk cookies on occasion that checked …
With the cooler temperatures of autumn beginning to descend on us, I have been craving everything warm and cozy while still trying to hold on to the last little bits of summer. Roasted Tomato Soup is perfect for this transitional time of the year! It …
Summer is wrapping up soon (sorry to be the bearer of bad news!), but I’m still hanging on to cooling and fresh recipes for just a little bit longer. Inspired by fresh spring rolls, my Spring Roll Salad is a chilled noodle salad with crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing—perfect for the final days of summer and back-to-school season. I’m not trying to jump ahead to fall too quickly, so this salad is perfect for this transitional season while the weather is still warm and the days are sunny. Continue reading Spring Roll Salad
Blueberries are abundant right now, and I just couldn’t resist adding them into a sweet treat. With a layer of gluten-free almondy crust, jammy blueberry filling, and delicious crumble to top them off, Blueberry Crumble Bars have been my recent sweet treat obsession. I’ve made …
One of the things I have loved the most about living in Vancouver is the proximity to nature and cool destinations. Take Bowen Island, for example. Just a 20-minute ferry ride away from Horseshoe Bay Terminal, Bowen Island is the perfect destination for a summer …
Here’s a fun fact about me: I have never had a cup of coffee—I am a tea drinker through and through! Lately, I’ve been swapping my afternoon caffeinated tea for an herbal option, which led me to hibiscus tea. Made from steeping the dried petals of the hibiscus flower in hot water, hibiscus tea is a gorgeous deep pink colour with a tart and refreshing flavour. I’ll be honest, I don’t love hibiscus tea hot, which is why I decided to use it as the base for an iced tea. Paired with a delicious honey-based blueberry syrup, Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea has been my afternoon drink of the summer to help keep me refreshed and hydrated. Continue reading Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
If you know me, you know I love any and all tricks to reduce food waste. This Carrot Top Pesto recipe is a perfect example. It uses the greens from carrots, which are usually discarded, to create the base for the dreamiest pesto sauce or …
