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Homemade Pasta

I love homemade pasta. The first time I attempted the dough from scratch I accidentally used bread flour. My pasta was difficult to knead and […]

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Dinner Parties & Entertaining Entrees Home Cooking Red Meat

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised short ribs are simple to execute. While the braising process for this beefy cut of meat takes a while, it’s always […]

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A Traditional Lobster Boil

There’s nothing I love more than sitting around our dining room table with friends and family sharing a fresh shellfish boil. Whether it’s lobster, crab, […]

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Whiskey Spiked Apple Cider

My Husband and I have a Thanksgiving tradition: We spend the long weekend outdoors. Whether it’s hiking, camping, canoeing, or just a backyard bonfire, we […]

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Dinner Parties & Entertaining Entrees Home Cooking Pasta Red Meat

Homemade Lasagna

One of the things I love most about Fall is all of the warm comfort food. In my mind, the ultimate comfort food is a warm […]

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Simple Seared Scallops

Seared scallops are perfect on their own, or on the side of a great cut of steak. They have a delicate, sweet flavour that pairs perfectly […]

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Pasta from Scratch with Fresh Atlantic Seafood

One of the benefits of living on Canada’s East Coast is direct access to Fishermen. Whether you go down to the wharf with coffee to […]

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Dinner Parties & Entertaining Home Cooking Vegetarian

Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

Is there anything better than fresh mozzarella? In our house, we use mozzarella on every charcuterie board. We love fresh mozzarella paired with sliced Roma […]

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A First Attempt at Beef Wellington

I’ve always loved the idea of Beef Wellington. The first time I heard mention of this classic dish, Gordon Ramsay was admitting that it took […]

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