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These puff pastry hand pies are the new star of my cabbage kick phase. And I am happy to say, this is pretty darn delicious. Okay, you could wrap a shoe in puff pastry and it would be delicious. Here, you’ll find earthy mushrooms, savoy cabbage, leek and plenty of umami-boosting parmesan, along with a couple unexpected flavor boosters. The result, a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for...

Inspired by the French “crêpe complete” these easy to make buckwheat pancakes are loaded up with Comté cheese, ham and a fried egg making them perfect for a weekend brunch. They are made with a mix of regular and buckwheat flour, milk, buttermilk and eggs. The perfect combination for savoury toppings. What is the difference between pancakes, crêpes and galettes? Normally in France the crêpes are the sweet pancakes filled with...

The inspiration for this pointed cabbage stir-fry recipe comes from the Bengali dish Bandhakopi Torkari, which is a simple stir-fried cabbage side dish, made with minimal spices. And by minimal, that doesn’t mean it isn’t still big on flavor! Mine of course is a little different. Mustard seeds and turmeric remained, but there is the addition of ground coriander, red pepper flakes for a little kick and my little...

It just isn’t Christmas without Cappuccino Shortbread. That’s what my family would say. These delicious cookies make an appearance every year without fail. Okay, shortbread, what’s not to love? Add a little coffee flavor and chocolate…yum! This Canadian favorite was originally invented by a fellow Vancouverite, a caterer named Jane Bailey. It was brought to fame by former food editor for the Vancouver Sun who then republished it in the...

This grilled ling fish recipe has to be one of the easiest and quickest ways to prepare a delicious tasting meal in less than 30 minutes. Ling fillets are grilled to perfection on a glass-ceramic grill in mere minutes, along with wedges of winter cabbage and sweet vine-ripened cherry tomatoes. Together the fish and cabbage are topped with my absolute favorite sauce for fish — a buttermilk, Dijon mustard,...

Bliss balls, otherwise known as energy bites make a great anytime snack . This simple vegan recipe is sweetened with Medjool dates and pure Canadian maple syrup, making it refined sugar free. But that’s not it, they is also no added oil or butter. It’s easily made gluten-free and best yet…you don’t have to turn on the oven. It’s a no-bake treat! Which this time of year is a...