I love pesto. I know you can buy it everywhere, but have you ever tried making your own? It’s one of those things that is totally fool-proof and even better when you make it, not to mention a lot more nutritious. This simple kale pistachio pesto is so easy to make you won’t believe it.
I love the idea of having a side dish where each person gets their own piece. Why should side dishes always be communal bowls of something? These Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Corn Cakes are delicious and a great way to use up cauliflower and corn if you have some lying around. Broccoli can be substituted for the cauliflower.
What is it about summer time, fruit and pie? When thinking about what to make for dessert in the summer my mind goes straight to a fruit pie. Blueberry, strawberry rhubarb, peach, they are all my favourites.
Here are my top ten reasons why individual pies are better than one big one:
My children love to help me in the kitchen but they usually ask to help during very inconvenient times like when I am about to put something on the bbq or use a sharp knife. When my three year old son Sam asked to help me make these strawberry cakes I thought I would have to come up with something simple for him to do. Surprisingly, the recipe turned out to be very child-friendly and I was happy to have Sam help me. I have divided the recipe into adult steps and children steps to make it an easy and fun activity. Thankfully this recipe does not call for a bbq or a sharp knife.
Sometimes it’s best to keep things simple, in particular your salad. If you are planning a big meal and want a salad on the side there is no need to make a complicated one, just throw together some fresh vegetables, toss with a vinaigrette and people will love it for its simplicity. I love the combination of arugula for its spiciness, radishes for their crunch, cherry tomatoes for their tartness and avocados for their creaminess. The combination of these four vegetables in my opinion is perfection!
I love tomato soup. I have tried making many versions at home. This recipe is one of the most simple and delicious tomato soups I have ever made. Putting the tomatoes and onions under the broiler brings out a delicious flavour that adds a smokiness to the final soup. This is a great way to use up tomatoes from your garden. Enjoy it cold topped with Greek yogurt or sour cream, or hot with a grilled cheese on the side. It is also the perfect appetizer when entertaining this summer. So what are you waiting for? Go plant your tomato plants if you haven't already!
Ever eat too much on the week-ends? Feel gross by Monday and just want to eat something easy, healthy, and simple? I find myself making this delicious soy baked tofu dish with broccoli, edamame and lo mein most Mondays.
I recently had the opportunity to attend a promotional event put on by Zwilling and J.A. Henckels. If you are like me you know that J. A. Henckels is a knife company but I was quick to learn that they recently aquired the Zwilling company and now represent many different lines of cookware, bakeware and knives.
I can’t say I am a huge supporter of hiding vegetables in dishes so kids eat them. I believe that it is important to learn to eat vegetables and not just eat them unknowingly. But, I am a mom to two children and know the difficulties of trying to get your kids to eat different types of fruit and vegetables. So, when you have a recipe that hides butternut squash in a delicious macaroni and cheese I say go with it.
Things started out so hopeful. I was in New York last week celebrating my birthday. First stop is always lunch at Bloomingdale’s 40 Carrots restaurant. Starving because we hadn’t eaten since 9:00 am, and it was then 3:00 pm I ordered a carrot soup to start. The carrot soup was a delicious balance between savoury carrots and a hint of sweet orange. The pretzel roll that came on the side was the perfect accompaniment for dipping.
Last year my job was to make cheesecakes. Find the recipe or create it, make it, taste it and then discuss it to see how it could be improved. To say it was a great job would be an understatement. Even though I have a new job I love, knowing how to make the perfect cheesecake has come in handy a lot. In honour of mother’s day I thought I would share the proper steps on how to make a beautiful and delicious cheesecake. These steps can be applied to any flavour of cheesecake.
I used to have a love/hate relationship with pizza. Sometimes I would pretend like I didn’t love it as much as I did, but then I’d be somewhere, out with friends, and we’d order one to share. It would come with delicious toppings like spicy salami and mushrooms. The cheese would be blistered just right, and the crust would be the perfect amount of chewiness and crispiness. And the love affair would start.
If you are like I am, you have noticed an increase in gluten-free products everywhere from menus in restaurants to cereal boxes on grocery store shelves. Unless you have been told to follow a gluten-free diet by your doctor, or chosen to cut gluten out of your diet yourself for personal reasons, you might be wondering why the sudden surge in gluten free products. Celiac disease and gluten intolerances are on the rise, therefore more and more people are looking for gluten free options.