BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CHERRIES & PISTACHIOS
This is a great dish to serve when the weather starts getting cold. It’s hearty and flavourful. It can be a side to a roast chicken or served as a main for a vegetarian dish.
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FRUIT ICE CUBES
My drink of choice is water, with ice most of the time. So to jazz up my drink, I’ll put some frozen berries into ice cube trays and keep them in my freezer. They can be added to any drink, but I usually add them …
CHEESE-WHEEL WEDDING CAKE
My friend got married last summer and her menu included an amazing chocolate dessert so she didn’t want a wedding cake… but wanted a wedding cake. She decided to make her wedding cake a cheese course for the end of the night instead of dessert …
PROSCIUTTO RADICCHIO TOAST
This recipe was inspired by a bad restaurant experience. I still wanted to try the toasts so I decided to make it myself. These are perfect for a weekend brunch. They’re so easy to make and are delicious.
KALE CHICKPEA SALAD
There is a restaurant in Toronto called GUSTO 101. They have this kale salad that is absolutely amazing. It’s one of their signature dishes. Their Cavolo Nero has kale, currants, pine nuts, pecorino, and a lemon vinaigrette. Every time I go there I order it. …
FROZEN BERRIES WITH ICE WINE CHOCOLATE
The first time I had frozen berries with white hot chocolate was in NYC with my Swedish friends. It was New Years Eve and we were at this Swedish restaurant. When they told me it’s berries and white chocolate I wasn’t overly impressed. But then …
CITRUS HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
My friend Jessica and I have a birthday tradition. Every year for our birthdays we make each other dinner. Given that Jessica and I are both foodies these aren’t your average dinners. Last year Jessica made me homemade ravioli and she always has the best …
CROUTON SALAD WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
This is the salad I made to accompany the Citrus Herb Chicken for my friend’s birthday dinner. It’s light but filling and was a great side for this summer meal.
RASPBERRY ROSE ICE CREAM
I went to a gala and they were serving raspberry rose gelato. It was amazing and of course the first thing that came to my mind was that I have to make this at home. I used my quick no-churn ice cream base and added …