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These healthy pancakes made with whole grain spelt, oat flour and buttermilk are simply delicious and full of good for you ingredients! A combination that helps keep you full much longer thanks to the fiber and protein. Extra bonus, they are kid-friendly! Healthy pancakes starts with the flour Whole grain spelt flour is a great alternative to whole wheat flour. It has a sweet, nutty taste, is rich in protein and...

Tarte flambée with salmon is my truly all-time favourite way to enjoy classic Flammkuchen. It’s incredibly simple to make but at the same time packed with flavour. Five simple ingredients are key here. A base of crème fraîche, topped with smoked salmon, sweet red onion, capers and fresh dill. Plus a good grind of black pepper. Simple. Pure. Deliciousness. And as with homemade pizza, new favourite way to prepare...

If you think of a potato salad with imitation crab, then I’m pretty sure you are imagining a mayonnaise-based dressing. And yes, this would be the classic version, which my friend Anna swears by, but as a non-mayo fan, I prefer my potato salad with an oil and vinegar dressing. In this case a Dijon based one. This salad recipe is based on a truly Canadian classic potato salad...

Moroccan-spiced cauliflower and potatoes takes simple roasted vegetables to a new level. Cauliflower and potatoes are are tossed in ras el hanout which is full of warm and complex flavours, and served with a lemony herb and yoghurt sauce, for a simple side dish that still offers a lot of flavour. Ras el Hanout is a popular spice mix used in North African and Oriental cuisine. Not only is it...

This recipe for savory scones with feta, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs is makes for a great snack or something to savor with soup for a comforting meal. Savoury scones: enjoy them any time of day Growing up in Canada, I am well familiar with scones which are served at breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whether sweet, savoury or simple, scones make for a great snack after a hike in the mountains,...

These mushroom hand pies are the perfect treat to have on hand. Flaky puff pastry is filled with two kinds of mushrooms (cremini and oyster), onion, fresh thyme, and just enough crème fraîche, gorgonzola and parmesan to make them creamy, but not smothered in in a cheesy sauce. Gorgonzola dolce is so subtle here, that it easily goes unrecognised by blue cheese naysayers. And for true fans, you can...