One final summer feast? I don’t see why not! We’re heading into labour day weekend, which always feels like the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful summer we had. It’s the final send-off, as we transition into autumn’s magic… and what better way to celebrate summer, than with some homemade shrimp tacos?! This particular recipe is our current favourite! Between…
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The Pantry Series: Let’s Talk Stock
Now that we’re a few weeks into isolation, grocery-runs have become infrequent. Making the most of what we have is something we always try to practice, but I’ve become much more aware of the need for utility, now that I can’t merely pop over to the store for a couple of items. For this reason, I’ve decided to do a…
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Asiago and Onion Scones
A weekend favourite! If you’ve been wanting to get into baking, but feel intimidated by the process, scones are the perfect place to start. While they do involve some technique, they’re surprisingly easy and relatively quick. This is an amalgamation of recipes and tricks that I’ve learned over time, all brought together into one very simple and easy to follow…
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Roasted Cauliflower and Butter Bean Soup
Two recipes in one! This soup features my roasted cauliflower recipe, which is a great side dish and a delicious base for this “creamy” number! Not actually containing any cream, the only dairy in this soup is a couple tablespoons of butter, to richen it up before serving. But don’t hesitate to omit the butter to keep it completely dairy…
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Roasted Cauliflower
If you’re like us, you probably find cauliflower a bit boring. It never use to be a go-to side dish for us, particularly because Evan has been a longtime protestor of the colourless veg. That is, until we started roasting it… The wonderful thing about roasting vegetables, is the rich flavour that it brings to the surface. Don’t get me…
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Baked Steelhead Trout with Pistachio and Pumpkin Seed Pangrattato
January is usually a month of lighter eating, for us. After all the heavy foods that come with December, I always enter the new year with cravings for fresh produce, bright soups, and fish! This dish was inspired by a recipe from the oh-so-lovely cookbook, How To Eat a Peach: Menus, Stories and Places. Ever since I first made Diana…
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Seared Kale Salad with Roasted Acorn Squash and Pomegranates
Inspired by a seared kale salad recipe from the Twenty Dinners cookbook, this recipe is both robust and light. The meatiness of the kale allows it to stand up to heavier mains like Porchetta, while its fresh and minimal dressing keeps it from weighing you down. And its colours make it the perfect salad for a Christmas gathering! I love…
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