My first attempt at Persian ghormeh sabzi. I cooked this on my live story and was so surprised at how much time is needed for this dish. This is by no means an authentic version at all but merely based on common ingredients you can find at your local store and if you’re in a time crunch! It’s not perfect but it was still super delicious - can’t wait to try this recipe again in the future.
Read MoreIn a pinch and need a quick side dish? Try the uber-quick and uber-simple Japanese side dish, ohitashi. Blanched greens with an umami-bomb of a sauce on top. It’s so simple and easy to make - you won’t be able to fuck this one up!
Read MoreI have to admit, writing this post made my stomach growl. It also made me miss these Asian flavours. I’m currently finishing this post as I’m nearly half way through my month-long Europe trip. Cannot wait to make this piping out bowl of vegetarian bun rieu as soon as I’m back home in Vancouver!
Read MorePad thai from scratch. You’ll never have to go to Thai Express ever again. Trust me on this one. It’s easy as pie to make and once you have these ingredients on-hand, you’ll be making it a lot more than you’ll be ordering take out.
Read MoreSpringtime veg, eggs, thyme crust. Stop what you are doing and make this now. My mint, green pea and onion quiche makes for the perfect brunch item. And did I mention this freezes well? Get on it, friends.
Read MoreI never knew that I would crave salads but now is the time. I’m three days into my month-long Central and Eastern Europe tour. But before I embarked, I got together with my girlfriends and made a southeast Asian noodle salad. Easy to whip up, bulk up and to get in those vitamins!
Read MoreMorocco, I miss you so much. I’ve been to many fabulous countries this year and you are certainly right up there! I knew I wanted to celebrate my 30th somewhere magical and this was it. Of course, the food did not disappoint which is why I had to hurriedly make this vegetable tagine as soon as I got home. This recipe is almost easy AF to make so…really, there’s no excuses not to make this, folks.
Read MorePerfectly al-dente soba noodles, carrot ribbons, flecks of cilantro all tossed in a deliciously sweet and savoury honey soy chili dressing. It may be fall weather outside but it’s feeling some what tropical inside my apartment! My carrot, cilantro and soba noodle salad will make you wish you had doubled up the recipe (I know I sure wish I did!).
Read MoreFocaccia bread is the easiest bread to make (and the tastiest!). No kneading and no waiting hours on end for the bread to rise. You can have this on your kitchen table within 2 hours - no joke! Fresh rosemary and thyme would be the best option here over dried. Give it a try and have it with a nice glass of chianti!
Read MoreHummus, we’re over you. We want bigilla. Bigilla is a Maltese broad bean dip flavoured with fresh herbs, capers, garlic, and lots of fruity olive oil. It can be find on any traditional Maltese appetizer platter. It’s a super easy dip to make and great at parties . Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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