I am currently visiting my mom and it’s wonderful being back home! Spending languid summer days relaxing, nature gazing, and most importantly surrounding myself with loved ones and {obviously} enjoying good food! My mom received us with homemade raviolis simply dressed in butter and freshly-cut sage, from her lovely herb garden which is overflowing with green!…
Category: Salads & Sides
Hummus
Featuring a simple mezze dish to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan! Although widely popular, many tend to buy this spread instead of making it at home, which is really sad because the taste of home-made hummus is far superior than the store-bought kind! Additionally, it’s very easy to make and healthier since you can control…
Arugula & Ricotta Gnocchi
This is one of my favorite go-to recipes for the summer. Perfect, light and zesty little pillows of heaven! This gnocchi are wonderful on their own as a main dish, or as a yummy side. They pair beautifully with grilled chicken {like the one seen here}. Unlike potato gnocchi – which I also love- this…
Chimichurri
Since it seems like BBQ season is here to stay, I wanted to share with you my favorite accompaniment for a juicy and sizzling steak: chimichurri. This sauce is a staple of South American BBQs {the best in my opinion}. And it’s extremely easy to make! It also tastes wonderful on top of empanadas, potatoes,…
Feves au Lard: Sweet Oven Baked Beans
The quintessential side dish of the sugar shack season in this lovely region of Canada. Sweet, thick, and rich these oven baked beans are hearty and delicious! They are a ubiquitous part of breakfast and brunch in Quebec, specially during the months of February to May {Cabane à sucre season!}. A couple of weeks ago a…
Lovely Spring Salad
Spring is here! For that reason, here is a delicate and colorful salad to celebrate the coming of this lovely new season. In this effortless salad I am featuring one of spring’s little treasures: asparagus. This tall and slender vegetable is quite versatile, it can be boiled, grilled, steamed or roasted. For this salad I…
Two typical Mexican salsas
Hello, hope your week is going well. Whether you like it spicy or mild, salsas are a great way to add color, flavor, and different texture to your dishes. These two are incredibly versatile and easy salsas that can be served with various meals…. The mild salsa is perfect for fish or meat. The ‘spicy’…
Red Wine-Onion Confit
Hello, Hope your weekend has been wonderful! The sweet tartness of this confit creates a beautiful contrast against decadent foods such as foie gras, mousse de foie de volaille, or a juicy steak. It is delighftul with rich creamy cheeses. Perfect for a nice evening with your friends or a romantic evening with your loved one :)…
Vietnamese-inspired Slaw & Salad
Hope you are having a good start of the week! Since I tend to over eat indulge during the holidays, I crave light and savoury dinners during the first months of the year. I was lucky to be in the company of a talented friend who helped me prepare this lovely Vietnamese-inspired slaw along with other tasty…
Chiltepes fritos: fried chiles
<UPDATE: After this post was published, I had a lot of people asking me about Chiltepes, what they were and where they could find them. So, I thought I should explain a little better. Chiltepes are a type of chile native to the state of Puebla in Mexico. This variety is extremely hard to find…
Pickled Red Onions
This basic pickle is incredibly useful to have in your fridge. It can be used to dress up salads, sandwiches or for garnish! More importantly its easy to make and lasts for about a month!! Here’s how to make it
Perfectly Hard Boiled eggs
Quick tutorial: A fellow reader asked me how to cook a perfectly hard boiled egg. Here are two methods I like to use. I suggest you try both of them and see which one you feel more comfortable with. Method 1: Traditional Fill a small pot with cold water and gently place your eggs inside….
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