SAIMIN

Saimin says…make this dish immediately. Saimin, pronounced just like the name “Simon”, is a traditional Hawaiian noodle soup. I suppose you can almost call it a Hawaiian version of Japanese ramen mixed with Chinese tastes. You be the judge - recipe after the jump!

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LEVAIN'S DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

When I say I’m a cookie fiend, I mean it. My friend Kevin from NYC requested that I make these cookies an although he hasn’t tried them (yet - I have some in my freezer for you!) I can say that these have made it on my list of Top 3 cookies of all time. I mean, look at the size of these things! Can you really blame me!?

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CHIMICHURRI GEMELLI

Pasta + veg + herb sauce. Always one of my regular go-to meals on a busy weeknight! My chimichurri gemelli takes no more than 30 minutes from start to finish - clean up included! Chimichurri isnt just for steaks - try it as a pasta sauce and I’m sure you’ll be just as delighted as I was!

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CHOCOLATE DIABLO COOKIES

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I decided to make my own chocolate diablo cookies. Fudgy and spicy, these cookies are sure to brighten up your day! Super easy to assemble, these cookies come together in no time. Feel free to adjust the heat if you like things a bit hotter!

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GINGER SCALLION SCONES

What would happen if you married ginger scallion sauce into a scone? Well, my friends, you end up with something magically delicious - a great way of using that leftover ginger scallion sauce! And if you've never made scones from scratch before, you'd be surprised at how easy it is to make it. Find out how after the jump!

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CILANTRO PISTOU SOBA + GARLIC PRAWNS

I made this recipe so long ago when I had a boyfriend (ha!). Honestly, being in a relationship helped re-ignite my love for cooking. This was one of the last meals I had created at his place and it was a huge hit. My cilantro pistou soba with garlic prawns is so flavourful and delicious that you might want this for breakfast, lunch and dinner... Stop salivating and read on!

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APPLE CREAM CHEESE STREUSEL MUFFINS

When your colleagues at work fail to eat healthy from the Spud box that you order every week and leave all the apples to rot for the long weekend, you take them all home and make some scrumptious apple cream cheese streusel muffins. Say what?!

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SOUTHERN CREOLE GUMBO

When was the last time you had southern food? Never? Well, I'd seriously give this recipe a go especially if you're a hot sauce lover! My southern Creole gumbo's got a good kick and is the perfect hearty soup for these chillier spring days.

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