Spicy Mongolian Beef and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry
Craving something spicy and slightly sweet? Despite what the name suggests, Mongolian beef doesn’t actually trace its roots back to Mongolian cuisine. Neither the...
Italian Meatballs (Oven-Baked)
These Italian-style meatballs are baked in the oven, not fried, making them a lighter, no-fuss alternative to traditional stovetop versions. The mixture comes together easily...
German Style Kale (Grünkohl mit Pinkel)
When cooked properly, this typical Northwest German dish has a nice savory taste that complements the robustness of the sausages and potatoes that are...
Grilled Chicken Breast with Avocado Salsa
Healthy grilled chicken breast topped with fresh avocado salsa makes this dish a delicious low-carb dinner in less than 30 minutes! One that is...
Beef Stew with Hoisin Sauce, Red Wine and Tomatoes
This stew definitely has the umami things going on. I’m not usually one to cook a lot of hearty meat based meals, but with...
Traditional Jägerschnitzel (Cutlets with Mushroom Sauce)
Traditional Jägerschnitzel, or "hunter’s cutlets," is the kind of cozy, hearty dish you crave when you want something comforting but still a little fancy....
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Let me start out by saying I love these flavors! Oregano marinated chicken breasts, braised together with Mediterranean flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives,...
Tagliatelle with Lamb in a Green Peppercorn Sauce
Summer may be here but I’m not ready to give up some of that good ol’ comfort food. I may love my salads above...
Chicken with Bulgur, Lemon, Herbs and Tomatoes
Here is a super simple one-pan dish that’s perfect for delivering dinner on a busy weeknight. All that goes into this casserole dish is...
Classic Caesar Salad with Roasted Chicken
This classic caesar salad with romaine lettuce, radicchio (for a pop of color) homemade croutons, Parmesan cheese, and rotisserie chicken is tossed with delicious...
German Beef Rouladen
German food. Love, love, love it. Succulent beef, delicious gravy. The origin of the word “roulade” may be French but Rouladen is very much...
Beef Goulash – Classic Beef Stew Recipe
This classic beef goulash recipe brings bold, comforting flavours with minimal effort. After just 20 minutes of prep, the stove does the rest, simmering everything into...
Lamb Fillet with Bulgur Salad
For this dish, I combined some of my favorite ingredients that ended up being a great play on flavors and texture. Tender lamb is...
Homemade Chicken Broth
This is an easy and flavorful homemade chicken stock that’s perfect for any recipe calling for chicken stock or chicken broth.
Fresh chicken broth is...
Classic Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken and rice soup may not look or sound beautiful, but it sure is GOOD. Plus it has to be one of the simplest...
Tandoori Chicken Kebabs with Mint-Yogurt Dip
These tandoori chicken kebabs are my new favourite meal idea for summer grilling! If you love s bit of spice, with juicy tender grilled...
Ginger-Orange Beef Stir-Fry
In my 20’s I didn’t eat red meat at all, just the occasional chicken breast and a whole lot of fish. Being a “Westcoast...
Chicken Piccata
This Chicken Piccata is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender, pan-fried chicken breasts in a tangy lemon-butter sauce with capers and garlic. With just...
Middle Eastern Lamb Stew with Chickpeas
Ready to excite your taste buds? Here’s a recipe for Middle Eastern Lamb Stew is boldly flavored with a blend of characteristic Middle Eastern...
Lemon Chicken with Fennel and Artichokes
This is a wonderfully simple dish, filled with an amazing array of bright and briny flavors that create something so simple and wow so...