Author: Ellen

blueberry pancakes

100% Whole Wheat Wild Blueberry Smoothie Pancakes

Wow. These are not only pretty, easy to make and healthy… They are also extremely delicious and require ZERO added sugar. I call them “Smoothie Pancakes” because everything is made in the blender and really really resembles a smoothie! If you are able, try to get the small wild Canadian […]

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

For the longest time I have been convinced that there is no way to make good sweet potato fries at home. One of my chef friends, who’s restaurant makes THE BEST sweet potato fries EVER, once walked me through all of the steps needed to get those fries crispy. And […]

Simple Ultra Juicy Roasted Chicken

What can be better than sharing a simple, rustic, freshly cooked meal with the people you love?! No fancy plating necessary, just good food enjoyed in good company! This was our rustic farm-to-table dinner the other day, when my friend Alana came over. It’s corn harvest season in the Prairies, […]

pastry cream tart

Pastry Cream – or Creme Patissiere

Wow, this creation is unbelievable! It’s easy to make, you likely already have all the ingredients you need and it doesn’t take long but tastes unbelievable! This wasn’t even on my list of recipes to post in the near future (although I’m not sure why, this cream is amazing,) but […]

Arugula Basil Pesto

This is my go to summer pesto. I love adding arugula and the kick it brings to the dish. Also, often arugula is easier to come by than basil in large quantities. With respect to nuts – you can use anything you have, including walnuts, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower […]

Perfect Ribeye

So you get yourself a perfect, marbled piece of expensive ribeye. Now the worry begins… How do I not mess it up!? Not to worry, this post is loaded with helpful tips and techniques! Today, I used grass-fed beef. It’s different from corn-fed beef in texture and taste and is […]

Fresh Peach, Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella Pizza

Need I say more? Prosciutto, peaches, gooey mozzarella? All of that on top of the most unbelievable pizza dough you can make at home! My pizza dough has advantages and disadvantages to it. Advantages being that it truly is the best homemade pizza dough, it’s made ahead so the day […]