Author: Ellen

The Perfect Egg Salad

I got this technique from a Toronto restaurateur who ran a happening breakfast and lunch joint. What I find so interesting about this simple, unassuming and generally beloved dish is that you will get as many opinions on how it should be prepared as the number of people you ask. […]

Umami Turkey Burgers

Delicious juicy turkey burgers. Made without eggs, dairy or gluten. the moisture and flavour come from mushrooms and umami rich soy sauce.

These best brownies happen to be flourless!

These are delicious! So chocolatey, so stunningly beautiful. Rich chocolate ganache is reminiscent of a rich chocolate truffle but firm enough to hold and handle like a typical brownie. Shiny paper-thin crust provides a nice textural contrast. This brownie seamlessly melts in your mouth. I know everyone has their own […]

Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Bars

Easy to make, 3 ingredient chocolate perfection! This torte is sure to please everyone. It’s exceptionally rich, chocolatey and not too sweet. This recipe is adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum, who came up with this recipe in an attempt to avoid dry crispy edges on a cake by employing the […]

salmon

Perfect Pan Seared Juicy Salmon with Crispy Skin

Nothing pains me more than overcooked fish. Fish is so healthy, so delicious, so quick and easy to make, yet it’s barely edible when overcooked. I remember my rant on my Grandma’s overcooked pork chops. Well, fish falls in the same category for me as I’m sure it does for […]

Guacamole

Guacamole is one of the simplest recipes out there with only 3 mandatory ingredients – avocados, salt and acid. A few other ingredients are quite necessary to add flavour, such as onions and jalapenos or hot peppers of some sort. The rest of the ingredients, are completely optional and should […]

pico de gallo

Perfect Pico de Gallo

Healthy, delicious, crowd-pleaser pico de gallo with vibrant colours and crisp fresh flavours that will get you invited back to anywhere you bring this to! Pico De Gallo, also known as salsa, is one of those classic dishes that contain just a few simple ingredients. But as with other classic […]

Tuna Melt Sandwiches

I love these tuna melt sandwiches for a couple of reasons. First of all, the taste! They are absolutely delicious! Creamy tuna salad with the crunch from the onions and celery on top of a lightly toasted bun topped with gooey cheese?! Comon! How much better can it get. I […]