Happy Victoria Day today for those of us in Canada. If you've been paying close attention, you may have noticed a new menu at the top for "travel." This is because I am leaving in three weeks for an epic 5 week trans-Siberian journey. … [Read more...]
Artichoke and asiago zucchini “pasta”
I am not the type of person to use weird, cutesy, made-up words such as “zoodles.” But I also don’t want someone searching for recipes containing aforementioned “zoodles” to miss out on this one, which is sure to be a hit, even more so because it is a beautiful balance between flavour and nutrition. And I think more than anything, this recipe really embodies my take on … [Read more...]
Turkey-bacon wrapped spicy stuffed chicken breasts
If you’re reading this, you can maybe already guess what my favourite fast-food sandwich is. Wendy’s spicy chicken, anyone? I love that it’s so hot you have to eat it with a Frosty. :) Oh, the joys of a young waistline. … [Read more...]
Shrimp au gratin
This one is a real winner. I can't believe how good it is. I made it twice just to make sure it was right. The sauce is absolutely decadent without being too much. Inspired by the Shrimp Monterey my mother used to make, but I went a little bit more in depth with the sauce. Don't get me wrong, I love the butter sauce that usually comes with the Shrimp Monterey, but I find … [Read more...]
Meatless mushroom swiss burgers
A lot of times I decide what to make based on what I have in the fridge and the pantry. This week I found myself with too many mushrooms, so in scratching my head about what to do with them, I opted for burgers. These turned out way better than expected, and I'm so happy to be able to share the recipe! … [Read more...]