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Here is my absolute favourite gingerbread cookies recipe. Soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, it's made with spelt and whole spelt flour, it’s perfectly spiced, and has two types of ginger. Pure holiday goodness. Yes, I love these and here’s why: of course these are cookies, but they are not overly sweet. The combination of soft mascabado sugar, molasses and honey keeps these cookies soft in...

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 maple syrup and olive oil, then sprinkled with chili flakes and seasoned with salt and pepper. All roasted till tender then sprinkled with feta cheese, parsley and a good drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice to up the vibrancy of these simple and wonderful flavours. Oven...

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 classic and classics definitely stand the test of time. It’s perfect for anytime enjoyment or for entertaining, too. Ingredient tips for a German Apple Torte: Quark: Full fat quark (40%) is needed here, as low-fat versions contain additional moisture that will not bake up in the same...

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 sweet potatoes and coconut milk gives it a smooth and velvety consistency. Curry-coconut-lentil soup comes together in 1 pot and is easy peasy! You start by sautéing onion, garlic, and ginger until tender. Then add the spices, the lentils and finally the sweet potato — which is...

Lacinato Kale Pesto is a spin on the traditional Genoese pesto. Take some green leaves, extra virgin olive oil, some pine nuts, a little garlic, add some Italian aged cheese and you have yourself a green sauce that will elevate any dish and will give you those healthy fats and polyphenols you need on a daily basis. The green leaves of cavolo nero (also known as Tuscan or Lacinato...

Creamy One Pot Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon. Simple, flavourful, hearty, and just half an hour, from start to finish. And just one single pot! One pot pasta - so EASY! The concept of a one-pot pasta is so simple – just mix all of the ingredients in a pot and cook until pasta is tender – yet it lends itself to all sorts of variations. This particular rendition is inspired...