Appetizers

Tips for a Perfect Smoothie

I believe delicious healthy things such as salads and smoothies should be very easy and quick to make. For me, the more complicated they are the less likely I am to make them. For these reasons, I don’t believe in recipes when it comes to smoothies. I am providing a […]

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Chips

I just love these! You can eat them as is, you can season them with your favourite spices and you can top just about anything with them, making them the pièce de résistance of any dish. Sweet potato’s composition is tricky. Lots of moisture, making it hard to crisp up […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mussels steamed in wine butter sauce

I think mussels are not made in home kitchens nearly enough, if you ask me! They are nutritious, extremely easy to make and generally very affordable (depending on the region you live the affordability may vary.) Oh did I say it already?! They are easy! Easy and quick to make!

Quick Margherita Pizza on Naan Bread

I love summer! And I love cooking. But with our summers being so short, I find that I’m not as keen on making elaborate time-consuming dishes. Sure, I love my perfected pizza recipe. But I would rather be outside or at the beach then taking the time to let it […]

avocado toast

Avocado Toast with Tips and Variations

Who doesn’t like avocado toast! Not only is it healthy, insanely quick to make, it’s also absolutely delicious! Don’t let anyone tell you how to prepare your avocados and find what works for you. Some prefer avocado mash to be perfectly smooth, I prefer it to be chunky. Put whatever […]

Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa/Green Salsa)

This salsa is fantastic and takes minutes to make. Serve it to accompany fish tacos or vegetable/bean tacos, eggs, anything else you can imagine or simply with tortilla chips. Happens to be Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian and Low Carb.