Leek Risotto with fried Jerusalem artichokes

This leek risotto is so GOOD. Made with simple ingredients and a little patience, it's packed with flavor -- it's lemony and creamy, with...

Minestrone Soup with Rice and White Beans

EIt’s about time I added a traditional minestrone soup recipe to this blog. Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with a tomato-y...

Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Tahini Dressing

Winter is all about kale for me. And here’s a new favourite winter salad. Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes tossed in a tahini dressing....

Chestnut Soup

Creamy chestnut soup: the perfect soup for the festive Christmas season. Decadent but simple, it definitely tastes like a special occasion soup. Chestnuts are...

Oven Roasted Pumpkin with Chili, Almonds and Feta

Say hello to my new favorite way to enjoy oven roasted pumpkin. Imagine...Hokkaido pumpkin, sweet red onion and almonds tossed together with pure Canadian...

German Apple Torte

Classic German apple torte recipe with a shortbread-like base, a vanilla quark layer and an apple and almond topping. This apple dessert is a...

Curry-Coconut-Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato

This curry-coconut-lentil soup is so vibrant and is so creamy delicious! It is packed with flavour thanks to garam masala curry and spices. And...

Lacinato Kale Pesto – quick, easy, delicious!

Lacinato Kale Pesto is a spin on the traditional Genoese pesto. Take some green leaves, extra virgin olive oil, some pine nuts, a little...

Creamy One Pot Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon

Creamy One Pot Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon. Simple, flavourful, hearty, and just half an hour, from start to finish. And just one single...

Lentil-Rice Salad with Roasted Carrots and Tahini Dressing

This lentil-rice salad is hearty and healthy. Short grain rice and French puy lentils are tossed together with cumin-coriander spiced roasted carrots and hearty...

Butternut Squash Risotto

An easy and comforting Butternut Squash Risotto made with fresh ginger, chives and parmesan. This risotto uses easy, seasonal produce that’s perfect for Autumn...

Ginger-Chili Oven Roasted Pumpkin and Bulgur Salad

Yes to oven roasted pumpkin! That's right, it’s the time of year again. Pumpkin recipes are on the rise! And this one, I have...
Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort – what a delicious combo!! Toasted walnuts and blue cheese are a classic combo, but add...
Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Herbs

Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Herbs

Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Herbs. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? Well this rice salad is a little different. It has what I can...
Zucchini-Pancakes with Feta and Dill, plus yoghurt sauce, gluten-free recipe

Zucchini Pancakes

f you are looking for a great recipe to use up your summer zucchini, give these zucchini pancakes a try. There are similar to...
Beetroot Salad with fresh Herbs Parsley, Mint, Cilantro)

Beetroot Salad with Fresh Herbs

This simple beetroot salad with fresh herbs makes a great side dish for a BBQ, potluck or picnic…or simply as a fall side dish....
Roasted Eggplant Tomato Pasta

Roasted Eggplant Tomato Pasta

Simple roasted eggplant tomato pasta is a delicious fast and easy recipe making it perfect for the summer months. It’s made with roasted eggplant,...
Mediterranean Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

Mediterranean Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

This Mediterranean Bean Salad with chickpeas and white beans is packed with fresh tasting flavours – thanks to market fresh vegetables and herbs, plus...

Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Cherry Tomatoes

This pesto pasta salad recipe is full of fresh summer flavours! First there’s homemade pesto (so easy to make!). Then there are super sweet...
Chimichurri Potato Salad with Green Beans

Chimichurri Potato Salad with Green Beans

This flavour-packed chimichurri potato salad is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish that is easy to prepare....