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Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese)

Palak Paneer. A quick, easy, and delicious vegetarian recipe perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! Let me know if you make it, enjoy! #hautesucre #hautesucrerecipes Palak Paneer Recipe: 350 grams paneer, cut into triangles or squares1/2 tsp each  – cumin seeds, mustard seeds, nugella seeds1/2 tsp raw sugarSalt, pepper,1/2 tsp each, red chili powder, turmeric2 tsp oil350g fresh spinach Fry the paneer with spicesAdd 1 … Continue reading Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese)

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Banana Cake with Chocolate Chunks and Walnuts

Banana Cake with Chocolate Chunks and Walnuts Recipe Ingredients: 5 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup sugar *optional 1.5 tsp vanilla bean extract  1 tsp cinnamon powder  1/2 tsp sea salt  1/2 cup olive oil 2 large eggs 1 cup chocolate chunks (save a few for the top) 1 cup walnuts *optional (save a few for the top) 2.5 cups all purpose flour  1 tsp baking … Continue reading Banana Cake with Chocolate Chunks and Walnuts

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Cherry Tomato Shakshuka

Cherry Tomato Shakshuka!🍅 So delicious, I have shared my quick recipe below – hope you’ll make it and enjoy it! Also perfect for the weekend – bookmark and share it with someone who loves shakshuka! Yummy!❤ Cherry Tomato Shakshuka Recipe 10-15 cherry tomatoes, pierced with a knife2 tblsp tomato paste1 tblsp olive oil1 tsp sugar1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp … Continue reading Cherry Tomato Shakshuka

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Masala French Toast Recipe

Masala French Toast for breakfast today! Simple and delicious ~ I added onions, spices, fresh cilantro, jalapeños and baby tomatoes from my garden!❤ Have you ever had savoury French toast before? It’s soo good! I’ve shared my recipe below for this upgraded version of spicy french toast! You can add/substitute ingredients as you like, this recipe is very forgiving. I keep the additional sugar in … Continue reading Masala French Toast Recipe

Leek and Potato Frittata with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Delicious Leek and Potato Frittata with fresh herbs!  An easy make ahead dish that’s great for a lovely brunch or dinner. I love eating this on it’s own or in a toasty, buttery sandwich! Yum! Check out my quick recipe below if you want to make it! Enjoy! #hautesucre #hautesucrerecipes♡ Leek and Potato Frittata with Fresh Herbs Recipe: Ingredients:3 leeks, washed, trimmed and sliced thinly2 … Continue reading Leek and Potato Frittata with Fresh Herbs Recipe

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Roasted Garlic & Chevre Tart

Roasted Garlic & Chevre Tart Recipe: Ingredients: Filling:2 eggsFresh thymeSaltPepper1/4 cup milk15 roasted garlic cloves*1 cup goats cheese1/2 cup sour cream Crust:1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup butterSalt3 tblsp cold water Directions:Preheat the oven to 425°F, set aside a tart ring with a removal bottom. 1. In a small food processor, combine the ingredients until a dough is formed. Roll out and line the … Continue reading Roasted Garlic & Chevre Tart

Poached Pears

I made poached pears…soaked in a nice Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and served over thick Greek yogurt. This makes a lighter dessert but you can substitute it for a nice Vanilla Bean ice cream. It’s essential to use a nice ice cream here for maximum flavour. Here is what you’ll need to serve 4: 2 small pears Forelle pears 250 ml red wine 1/2 cup sugar … Continue reading Poached Pears

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes Crab Cakes are a great appetizer! Be sure to use fresh crab for best results…but canned/frozen should work well too. Enjoy! Crab Cakes: 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large egg white 1/4 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp Tobasco sauce 3/4 tsp red chilli powder 1 tblsp dry parsley flakes or fresh 1/2 … Continue reading Crab Cakes

Smoky Eggplant – Banghan Bharta

Eggplant – Bangan Bharta I love Eggplant! This is a quick and easy version. You can prepare this in advance by charring the eggplant ahead of time. I made this using baby tomatoes because they are in season right now and have a nice and sweet flavour that brings some character to the dish, but any tomatoes you have will do! Enjoy! Recipe: 1 medium … Continue reading Smoky Eggplant – Banghan Bharta

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Banana Cake with Walnuts, Coconut and Chocolate

Banana Cake with Walnuts, Coconut and Chocolate Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 large organic free range eggs 1/4 tsp fleur de sel *sea salt 1/2 tsp ground vanilla bean 3 large ripe bananas 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 cup dark chocolate 1 cup walnuts 1 cup shredded coconut 1 … Continue reading Banana Cake with Walnuts, Coconut and Chocolate

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Valentine’s Chic Chocolate Cake

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! What are your plans- fancy big dinner or staying in with a home cooked meal? We’re staying in this year and celebrating with this simple chocolate cake. It’s a quick 1 bowl dessert, no mess, no fuss and sugar free as it’s sweetened with maple syrup. I hope you enjoy it and let me know how it turns … Continue reading Valentine’s Chic Chocolate Cake

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Maple Mousse Verrines with Maple Hazelnut Crunch

Happy December! We’re in the last days of the year and unveiling our final PC Black Label Collection box. Let’s take a closer look at these wonderful products and what we will be using to make our holiday recipe this month! PC Black Label Pure Maple Syrup 100% pure and crafted in the Beauce-Frontenac region of Quebec, this lusciously sweet Pure Maple Syrup is harvested … Continue reading Maple Mousse Verrines with Maple Hazelnut Crunch

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Cranberry Vanilla Bean Scones

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 PURE PEPPERMINT EXTRACT A must-have during the holiday season and colder weather months, add a drop or two of this refreshing pure peppermint extract to hot chocolate, cappuccino, cookies, candies, icings, and sweetened whipped cream. It’s also great massaged onto … Continue reading Cranberry Vanilla Bean Scones

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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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Pistachio & Rhubarb Kulfi

Kulfi is a popular frozen dairy dessert from the Indian Subcontinent, often described as traditional Indian ice cream. It is one of my favourites and evokes delicious memories of hot summers with my siblings and cousins, playing outside in the hot sun and eating cold kulfis, dribbling down our chins with happy grins. Continue reading Pistachio & Rhubarb Kulfi

Lemon & Basil Lamb Loin Chops!

Lemon & Basil Lamb Loin Chops! For dinner tonight I am making Lamb Loin Chops with lemon, garlic, shallots and basil. I thought I might experiment with a few fresh flavours – something light and easy. This recipe doesn’t require too much time but the longer you can marinate the chops, the better the flavour will be. I usually make an accompanying side dish of … Continue reading Lemon & Basil Lamb Loin Chops!

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Tofu Breakfast Tacos with Orange Slaw

Breakfast is one of my favourite meals of the day and I’m always excited to prepare new and healthy alternatives. My take on healthy tacos for breakfast include pan fried chipotle spiced tofu with the most amazing orange cabbage slaw.  These are delicious and easy to whip up for a weekday breakfast and a real crowd-pleaser for those big weekend brunches. I have partnered with … Continue reading Tofu Breakfast Tacos with Orange Slaw

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Swirled Blueberry Pavlovas

(This post is sponsored by President’s Choice. I used their PC Black Label Blueberry Syrup to make these beautiful Swirled Blueberry Pavlovas.) This month’s PC Black Box included three delightful products that I had the opportunity to try. From snacks to desserts, there is such a wide array of PC Black Label products that you can serve for any occasion. PC Black Label Artichoke Halves … Continue reading Swirled Blueberry Pavlovas