Silan Roasted Turkey Breast
I know its not Thanksgiving right now… so the idea of cooking turkey is not top of mind… but this big bird is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. For me, this particular recipe actually screams summer because of the…
Recipes
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.
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…
Pantry Coconut Miso Broth with Sesame Tofu Katsu
I love a good steamy, spicy broth with noodles. It is so comforting and inviting, especially on cold, winter days. This one bowl meal is a perfect weeknight recipe. I’m using tofu here but feel free to switch it up…
Singapore Style Take-Out Noodles with Napa and Carrot
This stir fry classic is so easy to make at home. The curried noodles are loaded with Napa cabbage and carrot. Feel free add other cooked vegetables and proteins as well. In this photo I’ve used rice vermicelli noodles, which…
Salad | endive | treviso | date vinaigrette | ricotta salata
A winter salad and an easy one at that! Have you ever bought traviso? It looks like radicchio in colour but is shaped like an endive. It is bitter and fabulous when paired with fruity olive oil, honey and a…
Lemon, Ricotta, Raspberry Stuffed Fritters
They are sweet, fried, round and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Can we call them sufganiyot? Make them on hanukkah and you sure can! Make them all year round and call them fritters. These delicious little fritters (totally inspired by The…
Burnt Eggplant | Tahini | Paprika | Herbed Lentils
Before the eggplants go into hibernation for the winter and our grills become part of our snowy landscape, let’s burn some eggplants! Make room in the freezer because you can grill up a dozen or two eggplants at a time,…