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Fresh-tasting and so comforting. As we enjoyed this meal yesterday, we all agreed that was the most perfect meal on a chilly winter day! There’s no other meal that was going to hit the spot in quite the same way! Served with vegetables, cornmeal muffins and followed by chocolate mint […]
Absolutely the favourite stir fry in our household! It’s so easy and quick to put together, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal. Chicken can be chopped up and stored in the refrigerator covered. So can be the veggies as well as the sauce. Meaning that the […]
Long gone are the days when I thought chocolate chip cookies were the only cookies that mattered! In fact, I’m dedicating the next year to exploring all kinds of cookies—learning about their unique characteristics and perfecting a variety of recipes. 🍪💫 These Gingersnap Cookies, for example, are the perfect place […]
Everyone likes this simple yet flavour-bomb of a recipe! Juicy chicken thighs, crispy skin paired with delicious creamy mustard sauce! Takes half an hour to make, yet is worthy of any company! I love making this for a dinner date because of how little effort and time it takes. It […]
This borscht is the perfect balance of hearty and fresh! With its vibrant color and rich, umami-packed flavor, it’s more than just your average borscht. Tender ribs make this a complete, filling meal, while its brightness and depth of flavor keep it feeling light. It’s the best of both worlds […]
Nothing says comfort like a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup. It’s a timeless classic that’s perfect for chilly autumn days—because as far as I’m concerned, October is officially soup season! 🍂 But even the most classic recipes can benefit from a few technical tweaks to make them even better. […]
There are countless hot chocolate recipes out there, and I’m sure they’re all delicious—after all, how can you go wrong with milk, cocoa, and sugar? But despite testing everything from the simplest versions to the most elaborate concoctions, I keep coming back to this tried-and-true recipe time and time again. […]
Melt a bit of butter in a heavy skillet, ideally cast iron, over medium heat.
Add bread slices and cook for about 3 minutes until crisp golden brown. Move them around as needed to make sure they caramelize evenly. Remove to a plate with the seared side up. Top each slice with a piece of cheese.