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The Humble & Delicious Spanish Tortilla – Tortilla de Patatas
In North America, we know this as the Spanish tortilla but in Spain it’s just a Tortilla (de patatas), the humble and endlessly snackable omelet stacked high with potatoes! Eggs and potatoes happen to be two of my favourite foods and therefore, I knew I’d love it. I have to admit, I was a little…
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The Ultimate Vegetable Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce.
I want to start off by declaring that this is one of the best things I have made in a while. In fact, at the moment, I can’t think of anything better. It has blinded me. It’s veggie-packed and creamy. Leeks, broccoli and spinach go particularly well with cheese and creamy sauces. The leeks in…
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Cheesy Maccheroni with Roasted Squash & Ricotta Salata
On a recent trip to New York I was lucky enough to score a table at The Four Horsemen a much lusted-after restaurant in Brooklyn (AKA cool New York). One of my favourite dishes of the evening was the house made maccheroni, with Gold Bar squash, citrus butter and ricotta Salata. There were also crunchy…
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The Best Cuban Sandwiches with Slow-Roasted Mojo Pork Shoulder
Since spending a lot of time in Miami last year, I developed an obsession for Cuban sandwiches. At first, I was dubious. I just didn’t get the mix of braised pork and deli ham. Whyyy”, I thought to myself. Have one or the other! Not sure what I’m talking about yet? Let me explain. It’s…
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My Obsession – Calabrian Chili Butter Eggplant & Crispy Chickpeas
The following recipe is my current obsession as stated in the title. I discovered it scrolling through my feed on Instagram and something about it stopped me in my tracks. Part of it may have been the author, Justine Doiron’s calming voice. I could listen to her narrating her posts all day. I tried it…
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Rosemary Chicken Meatballs with Orzo
Maybe it’s my Italian upbringing but meatballs are my favourite comfort food, especially when paired with orzo, everyone’s new favorite pastina shape. This rendition of the popular duo is easy & quick to make, perfect for a weeknight. It’s saucy without being heavy, the meatballs are tender and flavourful with the addition of oil-packed sun…
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The Best Red Pepper Jelly Glazed Chicken Meatball Subs
These Banh Mi style subs are so good that even though I had mine just yesterday, I am wishing I had leftovers and so does my husband. In fact, he just said that now as he stands with his head in the fridge looking for snacks. The meatballs alone are full of flavour and have…
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Juicy Lime & Cilantro Chicken Thighs
This quick marinade containing Lime, garlic, cilantro and a touch of honey hits all the notes we want in a piece of chicken. It’s bright, garlicky, and fresh with a touch of honey for sweetness that also promotes more caramelization which means more flavour. What I like about this is that it pairs equally well…
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Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos
Sorry, what now? Yup this recipe has gone viral on every single platform and because I like Big Macs, Smash Burgers and Tacos, I obviously had to jump on the bandwagon. The great news is that the hype was real! The recipe I have right here for Big Mac sauce tastes like the real thing…
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Nectarines,Serrano Ham and Blue Cheese with an Agrodolce Vinaigrette
A cheese and charcuterie platter or a salad you don’t need to toss? I say it’s a new member of the family! Fancy cured ham , funky cheese and and juicy delicious fruit with a pleasingly peppery – honey agrodolce dressing. All you need to make this salad amazing is to get the most fragrant…
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Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
This recipe was inspired by my new favourite restaurant in Miami called Uchi. Man, was it good and the stand-out menu item they had was the fried chicken bites, made with thighs, the best part in my opinion. They were drizzled with this sweet chili sauce and served with thinly sliced cucumber and pickled carrot…
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Clam Frites
& Lemony Old Bay Mayo Clams with Fries, the perfect recipe for your next cookout! The idea with this is that you steam clams with garlic, shallot, olive oil and white wine + a secret ingredient 😉 , which creates the most flavorful broth. Then you add a bunch of fries to the bowl of…
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Salmon Poke Bites
I love poke bowls but I think I like these poke bites even better! They’re basically fun-sized where all of best and tastiest parts of a Poke bowl get condensed into a mini size, and who doesn’t love that? They’re filling enough to eat about 3 or a 4 as a main, they make a…
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Andre’s Favourite Mushroom Pasta
This mushroom pasta is so perfect for summer. For one, It’s perfectly balanced; the mushrooms offer a satisfyingly meaty texture, you get loads of flavour (umami) from the few choice ingredients and a touch of creaminess from the sauce that coats and clings to every noodle. It’s totally addictive and scores every time! Oh, and…
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Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Shiitakes in a Coconut-Lemongrass Broth
When you want to cook to impress, this must be your go-to and you won’t believe how quick and easy it is to prepare. Think elegant, flavorful, fragrant, vibrant and comforting. You can serve this as an appetizer or as a main with a side of rice. I love how the rice soaks up all…
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Ham Fried Rice
This easy ham fried rice is so good, you’ll forget all about the chicken 😉 and it can be thrown together within 20 minutes! I’m sure you’ve seen all sorts of fried rice on menus these days such as duck, cauliflower, short rib and even fois gras. Ham is tender, offering great texture and goes…
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Brown Sugar and Dijon Glazed Ham
Easter is approachin’ so I whipped out my usual go-to recipe for glazed ham! It’s sticky, sweet and crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. So lip smackingly delicious and satisfying that I am now asked to make it every year. If you’ve got leftovers, you can eat it cold or…
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Nonna Rosina’s Ciambotta
Nonna Rosina’s Ciambotta A Southern Italian Stew with Potato, Zucchini Stew & Poached Eggs Our version of this classic peasant dish from the province of Potenza in southern Italy where my mother’s side of the family is from. Growing up I loved to tear the thick crusty bread apart and dip it into the stew,…
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Mom’s Quick Poached White Fish with Peppers & Zucchini
You can’t get quicker than this when it comes to making a healthy home cooked meal from scratch. How does 20 minutes cook time sound with 5 minutes of prep? Sounds good to me. The fish is poached in a delicate tomato broth with peppers, onions and garlic. So simple and so flavorful! You can…
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Detroit-Style Pizza
This style of pizza, thick and pillowy on the inside with a golden crispy crust just isn’t as popular as it should be, especially here in Canada! Although, I have never been to Detroit, I know this pizza. I like to call it Nonna pizza because both my grandmothers and many other grandma’s I know,…