Sharing my favorite recipes with you
This is such an easy way to prepare brussels sprouts and always a hit. Even my son likes these. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts 3 ounces pancetta, diced extra virgin olive oil aged balsamic vinegar sea salt freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to […]
This is a great, brighter alternative to hummus. The lemon and mint make this a great summertime dip. You can also omit the cheese if you would like. Its great either way. Ingredients 1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove minced 1 […]
We sometimes spin the globe with our kids to determine what we’re making for dinner. It makes them very excited to try out new, foreign foods. This is what we made when the kids landed on Benin. As you can tell by the name of […]
We sometimes spin the globe with our kids to determine what we’re making for dinner. It makes them very excited to try out new, foreign foods. The latest spin of the globe landed in Benin. Where in the world is Benin? Turns out that its […]
I found this recipe in Food and Wine Magazine and decided to make it for Christmas. I couldn’t believe how delicious it was. Seriously, it’s that good. And it’s really very simple to make. Makes for an impressive dish to make for a dinner party. […]
This is a great alternative to the traditional chili. Especially for those who like to avoid red meat. But lets be clear, this is not a low fat dish. Lots of Jack cheese adds flavour, and oh yeah, some fat too. When we can […]
If you’ve ever been on a family trip with us, you have had this dish. It is my go-to, easy dish that I know everyone will eat. Often, its the “kid meal” but we can’t seem to keep the grown ups out of it! […]
This is a really great alternative snack to nuts or crackers. Lots of flavour and good for you to boot! I will say that if I’m making these for more than just my family, I need to triple the recipe. They go fast! Ingredients […]
Cassoulet is just a meat and bean stew. There are many variations on the recipe but we like this one that uses Spanish Chorizo and large beans. It has a nice smokiness to it and very comforting on a cold day. Ingredients 3 cups […]
This is a basic recipe for hummus. You can add different ingredients to this base to change up the flavors. We like to add chipotle peppers for a great spicy version. Or roasted garlic. Roasted red peppers is also a great addition. Ingredients 2 […]
This is my famous salsa recipe…well famous in my circle of friends. The chipotle peppers add a great taste and the addition of the concentrated chicken stock gives this salsa a depth of flavour. If you have time, you can also roast the tomatoes in […]
Years ago, we would go for lunch in Beverly Hills at this noodle shop that you got to by walking through another Chinese restaurant. The Dan Dan noodles were so amazing we could eat it every day. It seems like that noodle shop has […]
Here is a super simple but delicious fried rice. The eggs on top should be runny so you can mix it into the rice as you eat. We were fortunate enough to get these beauties from our friend Julie who provided us with fresh eggs […]
Yes, we too have jumped on the kale bandwagon and have been eating kale more than ever without any real explanation as to why. I just have to say that my son, inexplicably really likes kale salad and this dressing makes kale edible for […]
We won the Fess Parker Winery Recipe contest with this dish. The pork belly is so tender because of the long braising time. Make note, that you will need to braise this dish for 3 1/2 hours. This recipe brings Korean flavors to an […]
This is a twist on sriracha shrimp but with Korean chili paste. Both are delicious and super easy to make. Not too spicy. Our daughter and her friend ate it up and loved it. Ingredients 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons butter […]