Basque-Style Chicken with Peppers and Olives
There’s something so comforting about this Basque-Style Chicken with Peppers and Olives. It’s a rustic, one-pan meal made with bone-in chicken thighs (or drumsticks!), seasoned...
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...
Pasta with Lamb Merguez and Porcini Mushrooms
Pasta with Lamb Merguez. Sometimes you just crave something comforting. Comforting as I know it, usually means pasta. With 30 minutes, there is plenty...
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...
Spinach Salad with Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Almonds
This Spinach Salad with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Almonds is everything I love in a feel-good, wholesome meal: tender grilled chicken, hearty spelt grain,...
Easy Steak Salad with Tomatoes and White Beans
Summer Steak Salad, your new go-to for an effortless and delicious dinner option. This vibrant dish features perfectly grilled rump steaks, ripe vine tomatoes,...
Chilli con Carne (Chunky Stew-Style Chili Recipe)
This incredibly flavourful Chili con Carne recipe brings together tender chunks of stewed beef, rich tomatoes, smoky bacon, kidney beans, and warming spices. Thanks...
Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms
Chicken marsala is a classic Italian-American dish made with golden pan-fried chicken breast cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce. It's a...
Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon-Mint Gremolata
Sizzling grilled lamb chops topped with a lemon-mint gremolata makes for a fast and stunning meal. Whether you are looking for a holiday-worthy meal...
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 Shawarma
Grilled chicken shawarma with yogurt sauce – an easy version of the classic Middle Eastern street food which is usually cooked on a vertical,...
Creamy Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Salsiccia (One-Pan!)
This one-pan recipe for creamy gnocchi with mushrooms and italian sausage (salsiccia) is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, flavour-packed dish combines pillowy gnocchi,...
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...
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 and Mushroom Stew
Chicken and Mushroom Stew – this one‑pot Harvest Chicken & Mushroom Stew combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, tomatoes and a splash of white wine...
Braised Chicken with Dried Figs, Honey and Lemon
I have always been a fan of fresh figs and this summer stumbled across dried ones at my favorite local Turkish shop. I tried...
Chili Con Carne (Classic Beef Chili Recipe)
This Chili con Carne is what I turn to when I want something hearty, bold, and deeply comforting. Made with ground beef, smoky bacon, tender beans,...
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...
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...
