Recipes from a Novice Home Cook
November in Eastern Canada can be brutal. The frigid Atlantic Ocean makes the air so damp and cold you can feel it in your bones. After a day of outdoor yard work and painting, this soup was exactly what I needed. It is warm, earthy, rich, and creamy! I can never find truffles in Nova [...]
This Summer, my Mother brought me a large block of Parmesan Reggiano from Italy. I've stacked it on charcuterie boards, scrambled it in my eggs, and tossed it in homemade pasta dishes. With only a little bit left, I'm starting to reserve it for a few key dishes I have in mind. Sweet Potato Gnocchi [...]
For the majority of my life, every time I've needed chicken I automatically and habitually grabbed a pack of chicken breasts. However this year I've discovered what I've been missing by ignoring chicken thighs! Cooking chicken on the bone adds so much additional flavor to your dish. And chicken thighs are delicious! My husband always [...]
One of my favourite memories in life involves hiding from the sun under a patio umbrella in Downtown Bangkok. My husband and I were people watching. I was holding an ice cold bottle of Chang Beer and snacking on some Pad Thai. I don't know what I loved more at that moment; the cold condensation [...]
If you're counting calories, this crab chowder probably isn't for you. It's rich, creamy, smokey, and full of Jonah crab. In other words, it's delicious! This recipe was inspired by an amazing local Chef, Alain Bosse. Alain is the Food Editor with Saltscapes Magazine, and is extremely active in the Maritime culinary industry, where he is [...]
Is there anything better than biting into sweet, juicy lobster on a buttery warm toasted bun? This recipe is as simple (and delicious!) as it gets. Traditionally, I've done my lobster rolls tossed in a little bit of mayo with some sea salt, fresh cracked peppercorn, and a squirt of fresh lemon juice. While this [...]
I love having access to a meat grinder! While the majority of store-bought sausages or hamburgers are delicious, I do prefer being aware of every ingredient. I also love being able to ensure that my sausages and hamburgers are made with high-quality cuts of beef or pork. I recommend using the Kitchen Aid attachment for home [...]
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