Recipes from a Novice Home Cook
I remember the first time I had Lobster Flambé. It was a day, much like today, on Canada's East Coast, where the city moved slowly after a full night of sleeting, snowfall, and freezing rain. I was with a friend in downtown Halifax. People were skipping and jumping over snow banks and puddles of slush [...]
This recipe is perfect for any season of the year. It's healthy, hearty, and full of flavor. I remember the first time I tasted carrot and ginger together. It was in a cold press juice I purchased while I was rushing around running errands, and I fell in love with the combination immediately. In my [...]
There are a lot of different theories to explain how "Drunken Noodles" got their name. This hot, savory Thai dish does not have alcohol in the recipe, but is widely loved and adored as a perfectly balanced fusion dish. Some people say the noodles are so spicy, that you're likely to get a little sauced chasing [...]
This soup may sound a little unconventional. It may even look a little unconventional, but I promise, it's delicious! The combination of turkey meat, red pepper flakes, parmesan, pancetta, and vegetables is a match made in heaven. The original recipe for this soup came from "SkinnyTaste"; an amazing blog that details healthy and nutritious recipes [...]
On the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, nestled in between the palm trees and umbrellas off of the Kamehameha Highway, is Giovanni's Shrimp Truck. My husband and I came across this truck by chance with some friends on vacation. The picnic tables surrounding the truck were packed with locals and tourists chowing down on huge, juicy, [...]
I love Crab Cakes. They're so fast and easy to throw together. They work perfectly as a side dish, hors-d'oeuvres, or as the main course. I love the combination of the warm savory carbs, sweet stringy crab meat, heat from the Cajun seasoning and the acidity from the lemons. Crab Cakes only take about 20 [...]
I haven't had time to blog over the last week or two. After a hectic time packing and organizing our house, flying to Vancouver to house-hunt, and showings at our current Nova Scotia home, there has been absolutely no time to cook! Unfortunately for me, somewhere between the busy airports, plane rides, and city streets, [...]
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