Make Happy Hour a little Happier with a Bonne Maman Cocktail

May I present to you the Marmy Phum Punch! An impressive cocktail you can try yourself at home that is sure to fill the void of going out for fancy drinks at your favorite spot. Until then, might I suggest letting out your inner bartender with a drink that not only tastes great but hasRead more

Homemade Power Bars

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Granola bars have come a long way. People want more protein, energy, fortified fiber, full servings of fruits and vegetables and whole-meal replacements in quick convenient food. All of this can now be found in an individually wrapped bar. Yeah, I buy them from time to time and I have my favourites, but I stillRead more

Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs

I had the pleasure of joining the crew on The Social again! This time was a little different than the first, but just as fun. If you missed it, you can catch the clip and recipes below. This segment was all about leftover breads and cooked grains. Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs Ingredients: 3/4 cup cookedRead more

Pork Medallions with Red Wine Juniper Sauce

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If you like gin, you will love juniper. Its crisp, piney, peppery taste has a hint of citrus and this bold red-wine juniper sauce smothered over simple juicy cumin-spiced pork is an impressive dish. PDF Download available here. MAKES: 4 servings PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 15 minutes SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED: large ovenproof sautéRead more

Pierogi Night

You can buy frozen pierogies in the grocery store anytime, but having an official friends and family pierogi night is a whole lot of fun. You can stuff them with just about anything—meat, veggies, cheese, fruit fillings. The possibilities are endless and they are a great way to use up leftover cooked potatoes, a littleRead more

Good Ol’ Pot of Chili

bowl of chili

It’s getting warmer, but we are still feeling those cool, wet, spring days. This weather certainly calls for some comfort food! This chili recipe is so easy to adjust depending on what you like and what you already have in your pantry. Chili is always better the next day and freezes so well, so thisRead more

Homemade Falafels

Falafels are an incredible combination of flavour that is sure to take your taste buds on a trip around the world. If you want a change to your routine I suggest having dinner mezze style, which is serving small plates such as dips and salads. Tahini Yogurt Dipping Sauce PDF Version Here Click Here Ingredients:Read more

Guacamole

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Did you know that avocados are hard to come by around Super Bowl season? The demand for guacamole is so great that most suppliers are in short supply and increase their price. These are the kinds of things you learn when working day-in day-out as a chef in a restaurant, and it’s a little knownRead more

Just Yogurt

For a PDF printable version of this recipe, click here. One of my first eureka food moments was stumbling upon a recipe for yogurt in a culinary textbook the week before culinary school started. The simple two-ingredient recipe changed my approach to food. I thought, “of course!” when I read it. Of course, I canRead more

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, Please

For a PDF downloadable version of this recipe, click here. As I’m sure some of us have some extra time on our hands to try out new recipes, I figured this would be a great one to enjoy with the whole family using things you probably already have in your pantry. One serving is 6-8Read more