My love of Sgroppino started when my parents called me from their vacation in Venice to tell me about their new discovery, the cocktail/dessert called Sgroppino. The restaurant where they had dinner every night had run out of my mothers usual dessert so she was brought a glass of Sgroppino, compliments of the chef. She…
Crab and Corn Soup
I noticed that I seem to always gravitate more towards Asian cuisine, both when going out to eat, and also when cooking at home. I like to experiment with Asian flavours and techniques. Asian cuisine can seem intimidating even to the most accomplished home cooks. Creating something simple, fast and Asian inspired is actually easier…
Spiked Cranberry Sauce
This is an extremely easy and impressive recipe to make for Thanksgiving. It travels perfectly, so it is one of the easiest things to make and bring over to someone’s house. I add a little alcohol to my cranberry sauce to take the flavour to a whole other level. It can be made a few…
Warm Mixed Rice Salad
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am always trying to add a healthier option to my traditional dishes. I like to use a mixed rice medley for this salad because it takes 15 minutes to cook, as opposed to 50 minutes for wild rice. If you prefer wild rice, go ahead and prepare the…
Baked Asian Chicken Breast
This is a quick and easy chicken recipe. I used chicken breast, but you can use any part of the chicken that you prefer. It tastes great after an hour of marinating, but the longer the chicken sits in the marinade, the deeper the flavour. If you like a little kick, add some red pepper…
Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Roasted vegetables are a staple in my house, I will almost always have some form of roasted vegetable in my fridge at all times.They are healthy, easy to make and versatile. You can eat them as a side with anything or just as a healthy snack. This recipe is so simple and full of flavour….
Healthy Potato Leek Soup
This recipe for potato leek soup is not only easy to make but also a healthy version of this creamy and comforting soup that is perfect for the colder months ahead. Using only a few ingredients, you will have a satisfying and light pot of soup. Ingredients: 2-3 large leeks leeks (whites only), thoroughly washed…
Max’s Butternut Squash Soup
In our house, fall is know as butternut squash soup season. It is a favourite around here, with adults and kids alike. I used to cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, rub with oil and spices then bake. I have recently discover the beauty of pre-cut packaged butternut squash at the grocery…
Low Calorie Vegetable Stew
This vegetable stew is easy and quick to prepare and tastes great served both hot and cold. If you do not want to add potatoes, you can substitute them with chickpeas. Just add chickpeas along with the peppers and tomatoes if desired. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely…
