Cherries are one of my favourite snacks during the summertime. They are so delicious on their own, but feeling inspired by the flavours of Morocco I thought they would taste wonderful in a nice salad, perfect for a picnic on a hot day. This salad is vibrant, herbaceous and well balanced. It is easily made vegan by omitting the feta or using a dairy-free feta cheese alternative
Read MoreThis is my first time attempting to can anything! And honestly, it wasn’t as difficult as I anticipated. Canning is a fantastic way to preserve the flavours of summer well beyond the end of the season, and can also be very handy if you fall into an abundance of fruit that you will not be able to eat before it spoils.
Read MoreIn my early twenties I did a term abroad in Australia. I often woke up after a big night of drinking with the distinct smell of meat pie lingering on my fingers. Pretty disgusting, yet here I am, ten years later, still day dreaming about those freshly baked meat pies that I would often inhale after the bar. Here’s my attempt and recreating the infamous Aussie meat pies.
Read MoreIt’s always great to have delicious meals ready to pull out of the freezer in a moment’s notice and even better when they aren’t chalked full of preservatives.
Read MoreDo me a favour and never buy store-bought non-refrigerated ranch dressing. That stuff is gross - making your own is so easy and tastes 100x better. I don’t even think I’m exaggerating.
Read MorePSA: who needs breadcrumbs when you can use flavoured potato chips?! This classic appetizer gets some extra crunch and flavor by using dill pickle potato chips as the coating.
Read MoreYou heard right: TRUFFLE HUMMUS. This is a game changer.
Read MoreI thought, why not make my own ice cream mochi at home and customize the flavours? I love strawberries, but instead of using strawberry ice cream I thought I would put freeze-dried strawberries right in the mochi dough.
Read MoreThis is the perfect summer treat. You don’t need to turn on the oven to make this ice cream pie. It has the tropical flavour of coconut with an amazing crunch from the walnut and graham cracker crust.
Read MoreThese burgers are intended for when the burger craving strikes, but you don’t want to go completely overboard on calories. They are gluten free, low carb and have less fat than a traditional beef burger.
Read MoreI’m really feeling soups lately. This is healthy, quick, and freezes well. I love making a big batch and freezing it in individual portions. That way I can thaw one portion a week, to have a lunch ready with no effort involved at all.
Read MorePart 3 of my holiday gift guide. Sugar, butter, chocolate, pecans. Can’t really mess these bad boys up (unless you burn them – don’t do that).
Read MoreYou don’t need any fancy camping gadgets to wow fellow campers with these cakes baked inside oranges. You’ll simply need a fire, some heavy-duty tinfoil, and some spoons to dig in! Since these cakes are also egg and dairy free you can make the batter before you leave home and not worry about keeping it refrigerated until it’s time to eat.
Read MoreThis salad is great for a potluck and makes fantastic leftovers.
Read MoreThis one is a crowd pleaser and very good option for a dinner party since it not an overly expensive cut of meat. Prepare it the night before and grill it up for an easy hassle-free meal!
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