After a few days of heavy carb filled holiday meals, it's nice to have something a little more refreshing. Tacos are - of course - always a favourite. They're comfort food, but bright and refreshing at the same time. Typically when I make tacos, I will use homemade corn tortillas for a spicy tender beef [...]
Over winter solstice, when everything is cold, damp, and dark, it's nice to have some comfort food. This Scallop Fettuccine dish captures the savory, creamy, cheesy flavors that people love on cold days. It is ideal served alongside some warm garlic bread. The sauce for this recipe is sort of like an alfredo sauce, but [...]
A few times a year my Husband and I will get a craving for a good pot of beef stew. It's one of those warm, comforting, simple dishes that bring you back to childhood. It's also incredibly easy to make! The heat does most of the work, so it requires very little effort, and the ingredient [...]
Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food in our house. It's juicy, tender white chicken breasts tossed in seasoned breadcrumbs, lightly fried, then smothered in tangy tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella; what's not to love? Chicken parmesan pairs perfectly with a bright green salad or spaghetti. An added bonus: there are usually leftovers, and [...]
Every now and then, I find it's good for me to go back to practice the basics. A simple, tangy, tomato-rich homemade marinara sauce is something everyone should know how to do. It's so versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. You can spread it out on pizza, layer it in a lasagna, [...]
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 [...]
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