Salsa Verde
Weeknight cooking is a bit of a chore, even for somebody who loves to cook. That is why I love having a great salsa verde on hand. It goes with any cooked protein.
Carolyn’s Dish
Zucchini Cacio de Pepe
This recipe is a take off of the traditional Italian Cacio E Pepe or cheese and pepper pasta recipe. I use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles. I have an inexpensive home spiralizer. You can find it at any kitchen…
Parchment Steamed Fish with Ginger, Scallions and Greens
Spring is coming! This is the perfect recipe for a lighter, easier meal. Steaming fish in parchment locks in the moisture and concentrates the flavours. Also, you literally cannot ruin your fish, which is good because you also cannot check…
Tahini Banana Mug Cake
Ever NEED a little treat but don’t want, or have the time, to make a cake or a batch of cookies? This mini, super-quick dessert is the perfect go-to for exactly those sweet-tooth moments. The beauty of a “mug cake”…
No-Bake Salted Tahini Fudge Trail Bars
Did you know that I am tahini obsessed? Well I am, and I also love halvah. These bars give you all the halvah feels without the sugar. While the winter is still in full swing and many of us are…
Almond Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders with Honey Chipotle Mustard and Butter Leeks and Peas
I’m chicken finger obsessed. When I cant think of what to make for dinner, I grab some chicken cutlets or tenders and make baked chicken fingers. To me, they are comfort food, easy to eat and can be really healthy!…
Babka Sufganiyot
Truth be told, I hate doughnuts (and cupcakes). Don’t get me wrong, its not like I avoid unhealthy food – it’s just that I really I do not like doughnuts. (I love cookies though, but that’s for another time). That being…
Caramelized Banana with Pistachio Brown Butter Granola, Labneh and Tahini
There is nothing more comforting than a piping hot caramelized banana with crispy burnt sugar edges. This simple recipe is perfect as a decadent breakfast or delicious dessert. I have written this recipe for a generous one-person serving…
Lemony Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
If you know, you know and if you don’t, well, let’s get to knowing! Zucchini flowers or blossoms have a very short season and are a luxury. The flower is the sprout from the end of the zucchini plant and…
Double Chocolate Salted Tahini Skillet Brownie Cookie
Have you ever had halvah? Or even better, chocolate halvah? The name for this very popular Middle Eastern dessert is derived from the Arabic word “sweet”. Halvah is made from the perfect blend of sesame seeds and sugar and I…
Thai Green Mango Salad with Apple
This salad will awaken your taste buds with its flavour and textures. It is a great addition to any Thai meal or summer BBQ. It is healthy, will cool your palate and goes with all spicy dishes and grilled proteins.…
Roasted Chickpeas – 6 Ways
We all need to snack right now and toasted chickpeas have the perfect snacking crunch. I love having a little bowl of these at my desk to much on. They taste great and feel healthy to me. I make the…