Italian Sausage Quiche I love to take classic dishes and put my own spin on them. It’s not that I think I can do it better. Anyone who thinks they can improve on a classic Quiche Lorraine is kidding themselves. There’s a reason it has stood the test of time!! I just like to change things up sometimes. This is a typical example – making a quiche but filling it with Italian-esque fillings and flavours....
Chickpea soup with flavour explosion! I had every intention of making a wholesome, chickpea and vegetable soup. I really, really tried to get excited about it. It is possible to make a great meat-free chickpea soup (I promise I will share mine one day!). But, but, but…. I wanted kapow flavours. Actually, I was really tempted to do the long haul drive for a good laksa fix. I felt like I deserved it....
Lemon coconut cake is the perfect combination of delicious flavors and a soft texture! Moist and topped with the flaked coconut, this cake is insanely delicious and SOO good! A soft, spongey cake that is filled with sweet flavors and topped with a kick of lemon is totally my thing! If you love cakes like this as much as I do then go ahead and try this Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake, Black Forest Cake or this incredible Praline Apple Bundt Cake....
This is the faster way to make classic scones which call for butter to be rubbed or blitzed into flour. Lemonade Scones rise ever so slightly less, but the difference is barely noticeable! Lemonade Scones Scones are as Australian as Meat Pies and Lamingtons. Made the traditional way, butter is rubbed into flour using your fingers – or a food processor. Not particularly difficult, but it does take time, calling for fridge cold butter to be diced into cubes....
It’s like a giant salad version of Mexican Avocado Salsa – with the addition of chicken to complete the meal! To fill it out even more, try it with a side of Easy No Yeast Flatbreads, a southwest Cowboy Rice Salad or try some of these amazing easy No Knead Bread Rolls. Avocado Chicken Salad – with Mexican flavours! I’ve had a Giant Salad* almost everyday for the past month or so....
This miso glaze is a great sauce is great for so much more than salmon! It is sweet and savory and packed with umami flavor that goes so great with veggies, fish, and pork belly or a poke bowl. It’s a must-have recipe for your recipe book! I love all dishes inspired by Asian flavors. They are bold and savory and are always a hit at my house. I also love how easy they can be!...
Jalapeño Artichoke Dip is a smooth and creamy blend of cheeses and sour cream mixture with chunks of artichoke hearts and diced jalapeños for a sweet and spicy appetizer dip. This is a MUST try dip for your next party! Dips are always a favorite for hosting parties. Here are some of my favorite dips that are simple to make and come together quickly for your next party: Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, Skinny Three cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip, Easy Baked Fontina or Spicy Kielbasa Chili Dip....
Congratulations. You just scrolled through 1.6 metres / 5.2 feet of melt-in-your-mouth crispy, light meringue, topped with whipped cream and piles of seasonal fruit, and didn’t break your screen reaching in to grab some! Want to know how it’s made? Simple. Here’s the secret of the Never Ending Meringue: 4 tart shells – 2 ends and 2 middle pieces – baked on 2 trays. Then just glue them together with a dab of cream....
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and loaded with chocolate! They are insanely delicious, and the flavors combine to make the best cookie of all time! Oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious — perfect when you need a quick snack or a bite of something sweet. You’ve got to try out these chewy oatmeal cookies, these fun oatmeal creme pies, and this healthier option of oatmeal apple raisin cookies!...
For those of you who are doubtful about this one-pot pasta method of cooking, see below for why this one works! Before I start on the recipe, I have a message for the purists out there who are doubtful (and some even offended!) by this one-pot method of cooking pasta: A Message for the One-Pot-Pasta Cynics! I don’t blame you for being unsure about this recipe. I’ve tried my share of total one-pot-pasta duds, with the two biggest offenders being an unpleasantly sticky sauce from all the starch from the pasta, and unevenly cooked pasta....
Pasta alla norma: Eggplant pasta When it comes to vegetables-as-the-main, eggplant rates very highly in my books because it’s meaty and easy to prepare. It’s a sponge for flavour, silky and delicious in texture, good value most of the year round and extremely versatile. This pasta is Sicilian, and as with many traditional Italian eggplant dishes, the slices are traditionally fried in a hefty amount of oil. I prefer roasting the eggplant – it’s healthier, plus the eggplant cubes hold their shape better rather than turning into unidentifiable mush when tossed in the pasta sauce!...
Layered semi-sweet and white chocolate flavored with mint and topped with crushed candy canes. This is so easy to make and a holiday classic! Peppermint Bark is a holiday must! And when asking readers what their favorite holiday treat was, most of you said peppermint bark. And it is one of my favorites too! Something about the layered semi-sweet and white chocolate with the crushed candy canes on top. It is the perfect easy treat for Christmas!...
A creamy and a delicious pistachio dessert on top of a buttery shortbread crust. This dessert is quick and easy and perfect for your next potluck! I love everything about summer. But it is sure a busy time. I love finding easy and delicious desserts to put together in a pinch. Since we are always having barbecues and gatherings I love to bring a yummy dessert to share. I made this pistachio cream pie a few weeks ago and it was AMAZING!...
Adapted from a Julia Child’s recipe, this is luxurious and thoroughly indulgent. Bonus: It’s the ultimate make ahead potato side dish! Potatoes au Gratin Potatoes au Gratin? Or Scalloped Potatoes? If you’re wondering what the difference is between Scalloped Potatoes and Au Gratin Potatoes, scalloped potatoes are made with a flour-butter-milk roux, whereas Potatoes au Gratin are made with 100% indulgence: cream, butter and cheese. So I ask you again: Potatoes au Gratin?...
This pumpernickel bread is full of rich and hearty flavor. With three types of flour and brown sugar and molasses, you won’t believe how much you can enjoy this nutrient-rich bread! To top it all off, it has cocoa powder to take things to a whole other level. This bread will fill your house with the most amazing smells! It’s rich with hearty flours and a hint of cocoa flavor....
Need a fast sauce for your hamburger? Try my Special Burger Sauce! Tomato chutney burger sauce This is a tomato burger sauce which is pretty much a tomato chutney. The main differences being that traditional tomato chutney is usually sweeter, and typically includes a good amount of onion plus spices like ginger, chilli and sometimes cardamom. Not really natural pairings with beefy burgers! Instead, I’ve gone with more savoury flavourings such as Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion and garlic powder....
This Mexican rice is so easy to make! Simmered until tender in broth, salsa, and a mix of spices gives it a ton of flavor, perfect for adding to any fiesta. If you’ve had Mexican rice at your favorite Mexican restaurant, it can be intimidating trying to recreate it at home! But let me assure you that this easy Mexican Rice comes together quickly, with no chopping and just a quick simmer on the stove....
Little did I know how easy peasy it is to make it right at home! You take about 10 minutes out of your day and you have fresh restaurant salsa right at home! As I was writing this post, I realized that I can not spell restaurant for the life of me. Luckily I have auto correct to help me out. Definitely is another word I can never spell right either!...
Try it for dinner tonight – as a side, or as the main. Or as a healthy, low carb snack at a gathering! Roasted Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower This Roasted Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower is the low carb, healthier version of these Parmesan Crusted Potatoes I shared a few weeks ago. Because I felt so bad for everyone who left wailing messages along the lines of “I’m trying to be healthy! What are you doing to me!...
Rack of Lamb recipe Welcome to the first recipe for Easter Week 2021! We’re kicking off with a traditional choice of meat for Easter: lamb. Not just any old lamb, though. Today we’re going for the Rolls Royce of cuts, rack of lamb! Lamb rack is a premium cut of meat and a darling of fine dining restaurants, for good reason. The meat in a rack of lamb is amongst the most tender and juicy on the animal, while still retaining plenty of flavour....
