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 […]
Author: Ellen
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 – 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 […]
Perfect Filet Mignon Every Time, served with Peppercorn Sauce or Demi-Glace
For an expensive cut like Filet, a recipe you can trust is a must, and this one has been tested relentlessly to perfection! The steak preparation itself is quite simple, takes only a couple of minutes on the stovetop, couple of minutes in the oven and a few more minutes to prepare the pan sauce while your steaks are resting!
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 […]