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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 the subtle flavor of leek in every bite. This risotto is also topped with fried Jerusalem artichokes which add a nutty, potato like flavor with a hint of artichoke, which perfectly compliments this lemony leek risotto. Risotto is easy to make comfort food Risotto is my favorite...

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 broth and either pasta or rice. For this recipe I choose rice -- natural short grain rice, which is my absolutely favourite kind of rice. And since minestrone was traditionally made to use up leftover vegetables, you can feel free to use any seasonal vegetables...

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. The sweet potatoes are oven roasted to get that terrific caramelized flavour that is terrific with massaged kale leaves (which is exactly what makes them tender enough to be enjoyed raw in a salad). But that’s not it! This power packed kale salad also has...

These lemon butter cookies have got to be the easiest Christmas cookie I have ever prepared. There is no kneading involved, no cutting out shapes, all that's required is simply combining a a few simple ingredients together, chill, slice and bake. These cookies have a shortbread-like texture, are lightly sweet, have just the right amount of lemon flavour and taste wonderful! If you like lemon, you will definitely love...

Brussels Sprout Salad with Blue Cheese and Hazelnuts. It doesn’t get simpler than this. Three simple ingredients that make such a tasty trio when tossed in a simple honey vinaigrette. This is a salad that is a terrific side dish for the holidays. And yes, these are raw Brussels sprouts, shredded just as you would cabbage for a coleslaw. The crunchy Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts add such a nice...

Creamy chestnut soup: the perfect soup for the festive Christmas season. Decadent but simple, it definitely tastes like a special occasion soup. Chestnuts are puréed with shallots, celery root, apple, a pinch of cinnamon, cream, crème fraîche and a splash of lemon to create what is, an absolutely delicious starter or appetizer. It’s a must to make. Pour a glass of red wine, grab a spoon and enjoy! You’ll...