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White Truffle Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

We’re back with another exciting month of delicious President’s Choice PC Black Label Collection products. Let’s take a closer look at this month’s box. PC Black Label White Truffle Oil:  Deep, complex, earthy, and with tantalizing aromas, the prized and renowned flavour of white truffles is blended with sunflower and extra virgin olive oils to create an enticing gourmet infusion. Drizzle a few drops to enhance … Continue reading White Truffle Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart with Asparagus and Greek Feta

Summertime cuisine always reminds me of easy and quick dinners and eating alfresco on the patio, enjoying the outdoors.  How about you?  Do you enjoy cooking in the summer or grilling every meal outdoors?  I must admit that I still look to cook no matter the heat but my focus shifts to meals that can be easily eaten outdoors and are more portable.  Foods that complement … Continue reading Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart with Asparagus and Greek Feta

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Orange Acai Bowl

Acai bowls are a favourite here at our house.  It’s like eating ice cream for breakfast only healthier with the addition of wholesome fruits.  It’s one way to entice your kids to eat a healthy breakfast, chock full of vitamins and daily servings of fruit and vegetables. Traditionally Acai bowls are prepared with blended acai fruit and bananas and topped with coconut, bananas and berries.  … Continue reading Orange Acai Bowl

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Orange Tea Cakes

(This post is sponsored by Tropicana Canada. I have partnered up with Tropicana Canada to bring you delicious new recipes that will highlight the goodness of cooking and baking with Tropicana Pure Premium® Orange Juice and how I enjoy it in my daily life.) I am a big advocate of orange juice, always have been. Not only do I love the refreshing taste but I … Continue reading Orange Tea Cakes

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Brown Butter Chocolate Krispie Squares 

Guys! I thought I’d share this quick recipe, it only takes 5 minutes!  I literally made these just before heading out the door for school pick up this afternoon and they made the best after school snacks.😋 I’ll be the first to admit I have a pet peeve – leftover cereal boxes piled up drive me crazy! My son loves buying cereal but after one … Continue reading Brown Butter Chocolate Krispie Squares 

Warm Eggplant Dip Recipe ~ Vegan and Dairy free 

​As the holiday season is fast approaching, I’ve been trying out various new recipes. One of my favourites on rotation right now is this Warm and Smoky Eggplant Dip.  It takes mere minutes to make and is truly satisfying. It’s always a hit at my dinner parties because it’s so tasty and satisfying and its the perfect appetizer to feed your hungry guests as soon … Continue reading Warm Eggplant Dip Recipe ~ Vegan and Dairy free 

Hazelnut Mylk Recipe (vegan, gluten free)

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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes (Makes 12) Ingredients: Wet Ingredients: 1 zucchini, shredded Pinch of fleur de sel (sea salt) 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup plain 2% yogurt Dry Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp ground vanilla bean (or extract) 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of fleur de sel (sea … Continue reading Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Apple & Blue Cheese Fritters

Apple & Castello® Blue Cheese Fritters 1/3 cup 75 mL all-purpose flour 1 tsp 5 mL baking powder 1 large russet potato, peeled and shredded 1 granny smith apple, shredded 1 shallot, finely diced 1 green onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp 15 mL fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp 15 mL fresh dill, chopped 2 egg whites, lightly whipped 1/3 cup 75 g Castello® Blue Cheese, … Continue reading Apple & Blue Cheese Fritters

Tips for Hosting a Successful Dinner Party

I recently held a backyard bbq dinner party to celebrate the changing of the seasons in partnership with Cascade Platinum #sparklingclean. I had the opportunity to put the product to the test and I must say, I’m impressed! Not only did it remove the hard, cooked on food residue, it left all of my dishes sparking clean! In order to host a successful dinner party, … Continue reading Tips for Hosting a Successful Dinner Party

Sweet Ricotta Fritters with Brie Cheese and Cara Cara Oranges

Fritters! Who doesn’t love a fresh and piping hot donut, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar on a cold day! Yum! If you have tried a version of fritters made with ricotta, then you’re in for a real decadent. I decided to up the ante and play with the flavours by adding Cara Cara oranges which are currently in season and some velvety Castello Brie cheese. It’s … Continue reading Sweet Ricotta Fritters with Brie Cheese and Cara Cara Oranges

Gougères with Gruyère Cheese

Gougères Recipe Choux: 125 ml milk 125 ml water 100g room temp butter, diced 5g salt 15g sugar 150g flour 4 eggs 2 tsp fresh thyme or very finely minced fresh rosemary 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/2 tsp red chili powder (you may omit) Good sea salt (to sprinkle on top) 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese (or any other hard cheese you like … Continue reading Gougères with Gruyère Cheese

Chocolate Avocado Tarts with a Cashew and Date Crust (RAW)

Chocolate Avocado Tarts with a Cashew and Date Crust (RAW) 4-6 small tart shells (with removable bottoms) or 1 – 8″ springform pan (Line the bottoms with parchment for easy removal) tart base: 1 cup raw cashews 5-6 medjool dates, pitted OR 8-10 small dates 2 tsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Pinch of fleur de sel or Maldon sea salt Combine all … Continue reading Chocolate Avocado Tarts with a Cashew and Date Crust (RAW)

Iced Coconut Latte (Dairy Free)

Cool down with this delicious dairy free latte! Easy and sooo good!  You can even substitute the milk and try other flavours, such as, almond, hemp, chia seed or soy. Recipe: 1 cup chilled coconut milk 2 tsp raw cane sugar 1-2 shots espresso Ice cubes or crushed ice Mix coconut milk and sugar, pour 1 shot espresso over and top with ice. Enjoy!    … Continue reading Iced Coconut Latte (Dairy Free)

Coconut Waffles (Gluten Free)

Recipe (makes 4 large waffles) 1 cup glutenfree flour blend 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp gf baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract or (half vanilla bean seeds) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 egg Raw coconut flakes (optional) Fresh berries Maple syrup Mix all the above ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl and add raw coconut flakes if … Continue reading Coconut Waffles (Gluten Free)

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

  Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes (Makes approx 1 dozen) 1 cup AP flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark cocoa 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground espresso 3/4 tsp ground vanilla or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1 extra large egg 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup full fat buttermilk 1 cup whole … Continue reading Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Banana and Oat Waffles (Gluten Free)

Banana and Oat Waffles 1/2 cup oats (pulsed to make a flour) 1/2 cup gf flour mix or regular AP flour 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp fleur de sel (or kosher salt) 1 banana, mashed 1 egg 1/2 cup almond milk (or reg milk) 2 tsp flax oil or (1 tsp flax seeds or ground … Continue reading Banana and Oat Waffles (Gluten Free)

Almond Pancakes

Almond Pancakes 1 cup flour 1/3 cup ground almonds 1 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1.5 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp fleur de sel 1.5 tsp vanilla extra or ground vanilla bean 2 tbsp melted butter Blend all the ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth; let it stand for about 10 minutes while you prepare your griddle. Add whatever toppings you … Continue reading Almond Pancakes