Soup and Salad

Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crisp Sage Leaves

Delicious, simple and easy to make 6-ingredient soup! With amazing optional garnishes of choice. And absolutely no cream needed (although you can add a bit.) I’m using purple cauliflower, since I was lucky enough to get my hands on it at a local farmer’s market; not only is it stunningly […]

Wheat Berry Salad

First, let’s talk about the taste. It’s mighty delicious! The texture of the wheat berries is just so fun! It has a slightly chewy bite with earthy and nutty flavours. But when we add everything else – such as grilled corn with a smoky flavour to it, crunchy celery, nuts, […]

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. […]

Greek Salad with Lettuce

The reason I say “Greek-Style” is that this salad includes lettuce. Although, we often get lettuce when we order Greek Salads in many restaurants, the traditional Greek Salad does not have any lettuce in it. Traditionally, Greek Salad is a simple combination of juicy tomatoes at the peak of their […]

Caesar Salad with the Best Buttery Croutons

This salad is absolutely one of my favourites. It’s simple and quick enough for a simple weeknight dinner, while being an excellent choice for a special occasion meal. One more thing. Parmesan cheese… The “Parmesan” cheese you get in one of those large green jars in the middle isle of […]