a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
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 …
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 …
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
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.
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 …
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
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 …
One of my favourite ways to use up leftover chicken is to make this Curried Chicken Salad. Full of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and curry spices, this protein-packed salad is sure to become a lunchtime staple for you too.
Whenever I start to feel under the weather, the first thing I do is make a big batch of Chicken Bone Broth. Bone broth has gotten a lot of buzz in the health and wellness world in recent years – for good reason! Bone broth can help boost collagen, support healthy digestion, and helps maintain a healthy immune system. Continue reading Chicken Bone Broth
Recently I was invited to an impromptu dinner party with friends and was tasked with making a dessert for the group. This Peach and Blueberry Crumble was a crowd pleaser and was so simple to make. It can also be baked during dinner, so it …
