What do you guys like better? Potato, egg, or tuna salad? What about all three combined into one? That’s exactly what I did after trying the tuna and potato salad at Ox Bar in Calgary. It’s perfect on its on or with a side of crusty bread. Creamy and smoky, you’ll have cravings for this long after summer is gone.
Read MoreI think the easiest salads are just packed full with herbs. I’m not a fan of leafy green salads so substituting bunches of fresh herbs for lettuce seemed like a great idea. So much flavour for just a few dollars. I’ve bulked up this salad with some grated carrot and bulgur wheat and topped with feta cheese and toasted almonds. So good.
Read MoreThe best part about a late summer is harvesting all the vegetables and herbs that summer brings. Zucchini, tomatoes, kale, basil…all these delicious vegetables folded into some tricolour quinoa. A filling salad to use up those late summer harvest vegetables - quick and ready in a pinch!
Read MoreSummer may be ending but my summery soba noodle salads are still going strong. Hiyashi chuka is the answer for when you are feeling like something light and refreshing but still need that carb-y goodness to fill you up. The ingredients are so interchangeable in this recipe but this one is pretty deluxe and stays traditional. Get your bowls ready!
Read MoreWhy has it taken me this long to write a banana bread post? I really don’t know, especially since I am constantly baking loaves each month. Here’s my ever-evolving recipe! Although I’ve got it down to a science now…
Read MoreOne of my favourite Hawaiian dishes is loco moco. A hamburger patty, gravy, sunny side up egg and two scoops of white rice. Can it get anymore comforting than that? I made a shortcut version of it featuring miso gravy which I actually really enjoyed. Don’t knock it till you try it!
Read MoreWhat to do with a jar of canned peaches? Yeah, my ex gave me a jar of peaches (really puzzled as to why) and I had no idea what to do with it. First of all, I only took with fresh ingredients so I was trying to think of something that I could make with it without me giving it away or growing it in the trash. After much research, I decided to go with a southern-style peach cobbler which, as you’ll discover, is much different than the version you were originally thinking of.
Read MoreAh… I LOVE SPAM. I don’t know if it’s the Filipino in me, but there’s something that’s so satisfying when you open a can of Spam. One of my favourite things to make is spam and kimchi fried rice. Salty, spicy, carb-y - it’s everything you want in a meal. And luckily, this recipe can be made in a quick pinch!
Read MoreWho is the genius that decided to put cereal into cookies? I’m a huge fan of folding cornflakes into my cookies. Not only does it added an interesting crunch, you’ve got that nostalgia factor at play as well. That, combined with toasted almonds and oatmeals make for an overall amazingly delicious cookie.
Read MoreWhat is Cincinnati chili? Well…it may not be what you think. It’s essentially a scoop of chili atop a bed of spaghetti with numerous sky-high toppings including cheddar cheese, onions and beans. It may sound odd but hey, don’t knock it till you try it! It’s strangely satisfying…
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