Asparagus with Lemon Caper Salsa
It is hard to believe that we are already a month into the short asparagus season and it has taken me until now to post a recipe. Hard to believe, as despite its well known…
It is hard to believe that we are already a month into the short asparagus season and it has taken me until now to post a recipe. Hard to believe, as despite its well known…
There ain't no party like a Latke Party……. It's Hanukkah next week and this year I am making a variety of flavours (and some new sauces to go on top. Let's just call it the…
This week I am not sharing nostalgic moments, stories of family adventures or lists of incomplete tasks, just good simple food, with flavours that sing. I am often asked what I serve on the side. …
How do you overcome a cooking rut? We all have them. I definitely go through phases where I bore myself with my own repetitive repertoire or just feel uninspired in the kitchen. When I’m having…
There is a new distraction in my life. As of the beginning of June, I am the proud owner of a Big Green Egg. For those of you who may not be acquainted with this…
Oven roasted tomatoes are a flavour bomb of deeply condensed intense sweetness and the secret ingredient in many of my summer grain dishes and salads. They take moments to prep, happily sit in a low…
The edible equivalent of your favourite pair of jeans, grains are our basic carbohydrate for any meal - perfect either simply on their own or accessorised with any of the infinite options of flavour (eg.…
These days I rarely make just one recipe or dish at a time. Whenever possible, I will make extra of something for a meal to stash in the freezer for another day or to store…
As we catapult our way into shorter days, I like to preserve all the remaining hues of warm sunshine with a little multi-colour action in the kitchen and on our plates. These days you will…
Last night we lit the first Hanukkah candles and to accompany the eight day celebration of miracles and lights, there were latkes. Because there is an unwritten rule around here that every holiday must be…
In my humble opinion, you can never have too many ways with herbs or sauces in your armoury. It's these tricks that elevates the basic to spectacular. I make a version of this on a…
Last month I was thrilled to be asked to create some recipes to celebrate the launch of Crane Cookware’s new range of copper pans. Cooking with copper brings out my gentler, more delicate side. It’s…
I have so much to say about my love of asparagus (and sourdough and butter), but on my 9000th attempt to write an intro to this recipe, I seem to be falling short in the…
I love a slaw (as you might be able to tell by the multiple varieties on here). A good slaw provides crunch and freshness to any plate and its tang perfectly lifts up and compliments…
Sometimes I need a little reminder about the beauty of the most basic. Case in point right here with this salad. Two of my favourite summer ingredients loosely chopped and (if you are feeling fancy)…
It’s peak watermelon season and while it hasn’t really felt much like summer of late here, I know it’s sunny somewhere. Regardless of the weather, watermelon is in abundance and incredibly satisfying in just about…