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Waffles are a weekend treat at home and we love gathering around for big brunches with everyone. From sweet to savory, the options are endless. We love these whole grain waffles because they’re a healthy alternative as they’re made with whole wheat flour and our favourite Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice. I feel better knowing I’m feeding my family a healthier option with the addition … Continue reading Whole Grain Orange Waffles
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(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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Buckwheat cookies are an amazing alternative for those with gluten intolerance. Made with healthy and hearty wholesome ingredients such as medjool dates, coconut, and my favourite – hazelnuts! Hazelnuts can be substituted in this recipe, but these go nicely with the buckwheat and chocolate. These are so tasty you won’t miss a thing, my 7 year old loves them and we’ve made them many times. … Continue reading Buckwheat & Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies (Gluten-free)
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Granola is one of my favourite things to eat in the morning with fresh homemade yogurt or thick Greek style yogurt. I didn’t always like yogurt or granola, it all started 7 years ago when I was pregnant with my son…talk about cravings! I was visiting my friend Penny in Chicago and quickly got addicted to a local made chocolate granola. Needless to say, I … Continue reading Chocolate Hazelnut Granola
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Crostata evokes many memories of a summer semester I spent in Bologna, Italy when I was backpacking in Europe as a university student. I spent most of my hard-earned money on eating and sightseeing and I fondly remember all the bakeries serving many variations of this infamous Italian Tart. Plums, berries, apples, grapes all made their way into these traditional crostatas bursting with homemade jams, … Continue reading Blueberry and Hazelnut Crostata
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(This post is sponsored by President’s Choice. I used their PC Black Label Toasted Sesame Caramel Dessert Sauce to make this Dark Chocolate Tart). Chocolate is one of my favourite ingredients to bake with and this deliciously easy tart is no exception. I used dark chocolate as it pairs amazingly well with the Toasted Sesame Caramel Dessert Sauce from #PresidentsChoice. When I received this month’s box I … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Tart with Toasted Sesame Caramel
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Brioche French Toast Recipe Ingredients: 1 large egg, whisked 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of sea salt 3-4 sliced brioche (or reg bread) Directions: In a shallow bowl, whisk all the ingredients let bread soak up mixture and place in a hot, buttered pan. Cook until crunchy + golden. Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream and fresh berries … Continue reading Brioche French Toast Recipe
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(This post is sponsored by President’s Choice. I used their PC Black Label Peperoncini Piccanti to make these Spicy Eggs) If you know me, spicy eggs are my favourite! I can eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I love eggs! But this post isn’t about my love of eggs but of a recipe I created just for you using this amazing #PCBlackLabel Peperoncini Picante. … Continue reading Spicy Eggs with Peperoncini Piccanti
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I love this tart! It’s easy, simple and delicious. And did I mention it’s vegetarian? I’ll be honest, I was skeptical of my 6 year old son liking this tart due to the ‘green spinach’ layer under all that goat cheese but he devoured it for dinner alongside a vegetable soup. Yay! It’s relatively easy if you follow my steps below and the pastry is … Continue reading Spinach and Goat Cheese Tart with a Quinoa Crust *gluten-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
The lovely folks at Arla Dofino contacted me to create a delicious holiday recipe and how could I refuse given its for one of my favorite cheeses, Havarti! I decided to go with a classic appetizer that’s easy to eat and fun to serve! I tried the Havarti Inferno Cheese with Chipotle and Habanero. If you follow my posts on Instagram, then you know my … Continue reading Havarti Cheese Puff Pastry Sticks
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
Ricotta Waffles 2/3 cup All purpose flour 1/4 cup raw sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda Pinch of cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup milk 2 tsp melted butter 3/4 cup TreStelle ricotta, crumbled Blueberries Makes approx 4-6 waffles Recipe: 1. In a small bowl whisk to combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, … Continue reading Blueberry Ricotta Waffles
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
Roasted Mushroom and Chèvre Tart Recipe: 1 sheet of Puff pastry (you can use store bought, thawed) 1 1/2 cups white mushrooms, rinsed and bottoms trimmed, (thinly sliced) 1 cup cremini mushrooms, rinsed and bottoms trimmed, (thinly sliced) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 350g goats cheese (Chèvre) 2 tblsp Olive oil Fresh cracked pepper Maldon sea salt or fleur de sel Sprigs of fresh thyme Flat … Continue reading Roasted Mushroom and Chèvre Tart
Recipe: 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 1 large zucchini, sliced into thin ribbons with a mandolin 100 grams sheep’s feta Fleur de sel (or kosher salt) Fresh black pepper Herbs de Provence Olive oil Fresh rosemary sprigs Preheat oven to 425° F Line a baking sheet with parchment Roll out your puff pastry and sprinkle some feta and drizzle a little bit of olive … Continue reading Summer Zucchini Tart
1 small bunch of kale 4 shallots 5 garlic cloves 454 grams of ground chicken Salt Pepper 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp herbs de Provence 1 tblsp olive oil 1 small bunch of parsley, chopped 1 piece of toast, crumbled 2 tblsp olive oil In a small food processor, pulse the kale, shallots, and the garlic. … Continue reading Chicken & Kale Meatballs
Garlic Scapes and Eggs Serves 2 1 tblsp olive oil 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 2 Garlic Scapes, chopped 2 small green chilies, thinly sliced 2-4 eggs Aged Gouda (sharp, aged 100 days preferably) Habanero tortillas (or plain) Fresh thyme Salt, pepper to taste In a small frying pan, heat the oil and add the shallots. Sautée until softened, then add the chilies and the … Continue reading Garlic Scapes and Eggs
When I was younger, I refused to eat seafood. I couldn’t stand the smell or the taste. I was a very picky eater and as children, we were pampered by our mother as she always made a huge selection for dinner. There was always a meat, vegetables, and a rice/carb. There was always an abundance of food choices available that I never missed out on … Continue reading Spicy Saké Shrimp
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)
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