Saucy. Glossy. Noodly. Jajangmyeon is a Chinese-Korean dish that will soon be making regular appearances in weeknight dinner roster (mainly because that jar of chunjang sauce is so large). This easy traditional and nostalgic Korean dish will want you coming back for more. Oh, and did I mention that this can all be done in under 30 minutes?
Read MorePear and ginger pair so eloquently together. Like apple and cinnamon, this underdog pairing is perfect for a rainy day in or even to simply fill your house with the addictingly intoxicating aroma. Makes for a great breakfast, snack or dessert. Just try not to eat the whole thing in one sitting, okay?
Read MoreYakiudon has always been a go-to in my kitchen. It was one of the first meals I’d ever made when I was growing up - one that didn’t involve any condensed soup or onion soup mixes! It has been such a staple in my house and something that I crave out of all other Asian noodles. Big, fat udon noodles and a chock of vegetables…yum!
Read MoreStuck with leftover candy canes from work? Throw them in some chocolate cookies and call it a day. That’s what I did when I whipped these bad boys up. Fudgey and gooey with bits of crunchy candy canes, you definitely will not want to share this with Santa this holiday season!
Read MoreWhen you have random ingredients in your kitchen that you don’t want to go to waste, you are forced to improvise and hope for the best! In this case, I married Quebecois cretons, mascarpone, dessert wine and red wine to create a wonderfully savoury and rich ragu. I would definitely call this one a winner! Recipe after the jump!
Read MoreLooking for the easiest dessert to make in the world? Look no further than tiramisu. This traditional Italian dessert takes mere minutes to assemble and make. The only tricky part is waiting for it to set in the fridge and trying not to eat the whole thing immediately.
Read MoreDo you ever have a craving for some Chinese food? And I’m not talking about the authentic shit. I’m talking about that greasy, Chinese-Canadian food like wontons, beef and broccoli, lemon chicken, kung pan chicken… This is one of the recipes - a classic sweet and sour pork recipe. Quick and delicious and perfect for those days when you want take out. This recipe will take the same amount of time for the food to be delivered to your door!
Read MoreNeed something easy to make for dinner? Like shellfish? Look no further than this traditional white wine mussels recipes. Mussels are a super easy appetizer or entree to make - only 6 minutes of active steaming time! You can definitely have dinner on the table within 30 minutes, including chopping and prep time! Serve with bread, with French fries, on its own…just don’t let that delicious sauce go to waste!
Read MoreIf there’s one dish you must try in Rome, it’s this one: coda alla vaccinara. Forget about the cacio e pepe (although that is great too) and the pizza and gelato. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new! This warming fall-off-the-bone oxtail stew is perfect for these winter months and smells wonderful in your kitchen! What are you waiting for? Add this stew to your roster this weekend!
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a special dish for date night or want to impress an upcoming date (like I did, even though I didn’t know it yet), this is the dish for you. One of my favourite dishes when I go out is a red-wine braised beef short rib. So rich and satisfying - definitely restaurant-quality. I mixed things up and used a mixture of leftover red wine and beer with outstanding results. Red wine and beer-braised short ribs? Yes please.
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