Ever get stuck with a big leftover tub of gochujang for that one time you used it to make soondooboo or jjigae or something? Yeah, that happens to me often so I was experimenting on adding gochujang to an American chili and…it worked! I absolutely loved the smoky-sweetness that the gochujang gave the chili - works really well with a couple extra dashes of liquid smoke! Probably my new favourite - cannot wait to make this again!
Read MoreGUYS, I MADE BUCATINI FROM SCRATCH AND IT WAS THE BEST EVER!!!! Ahhhhhh, so proud of myself! Making fresh pasta from scratch may seem like a chore but the end product is so rewarding and satisfying, especially when cooking together amongst a great group of friends. We prepared this all’amatriciana style which was a favourite dish of mine when I was in Rome. So cool to relive those memories through this dish!
Read MoreFun times were had when my friend Karen invited me over for a pasta-making party. Yes, you read that right. PASTA PARTY! We made a number of pastas including this fun little number. What happens when a bunch of food nerds combine their powers, knowledge of food, killer ingredients and wine together? You get this wonderful dish: creamy garlic, Boursin and morel fusilli. Drool.
Read MoreSorry guys, but Brazilian stroganoff is far superior than the stroganoff you might be used to. It’s far from the Americanized version and features a thick tomato-cream gravy and topped with shoestring potatoes or fries. Yeah, I’m not kidding. It’s some seriously delicious stuff. Can’t wait to try the real thing in Brazil one day!
Read MoreAhhhh…I can’t believe how fast I fell in love with this recipe. So simple, so satisfying. Pasta + cream + lemon. LOVE. This recipe demonstrates how with just a few ingredients you can make something super delicious in a pinch. Pair with a crisp glass of buttery chardonnay or a light pinot noir and grab your boyfriend…total date night material!
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I last made a noodle salad. The summer can get pretty hot and you don’t exactly want to down a bowl of hot broth (well, unless you’re me!). But this noodle salad is lightened and bulked up with the addition of zucchini noodles and tons of fresh herbs and vegetables. Dressed in a spicy vinaigrette, you’ll be wanting more of this all summer long.
Read MoreCreating a menu for a weekend trip getaway can be tricky sometimes when you’re traveling with a group. Stick with the tried and true and go with a cream pasta. This miso cream rotini is packed full of tender cremini mushrooms and spinach - super flavourful and umami-packed. Make sure you make extra as we gobbled this up throughout the evening and onto breakfast the next morning!
Read MoreYou simply cannot have breakfast without eggs. Bacon and sausage I can do without but you absolutely must have some kind of hash to accompany those runny eggs! This classic rosemary hash is a complete cinch to make and is a definite crowdpleaser.
Read MoreLooking for a party-pleasing salad to bring to your next picnic? Skip out on the kale slaw salad mix and opt for this super flavourful basmati rice salad. It’s packed with protein and tons of vegetables that will leave you feeling full and energized. Recipe after the jump!
Read MoreRajmaaaa, a delicious vegan red kidney bean curry. I’m not sure I know what the exact flavour of rajma masala is. I think I’ve only had a version of it once before at the Rice ‘n Spice in the food court across from my office. But the technique I used to make this curry really made it exceptional. Find out what made it stand apart from the rest after the jump!
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