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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

I don’t fully understand why this dessert is called “Strawberry Pretzel Salad.” I don’t really look at it as a salad! Very pleasing dessert. Total crowd pleaser. This recipe has just a hint of pretzels on the bottom. Some might say not enough. I used to think it wasn’t enough. […]

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“Stella’s” House Salad with Miso Salad Dressing

This salad is inspired by local restaurant – Stella’s. I wasn’t, however, trying to recreate their salad dressing. Stella’s salad dressing is made with nutritional yeast. Instead, I was trying to relay the umami sensations and the spirit of the salad. I decided to go with a miso salad dressing […]

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The Best Turkey Chili

This dish brings big flavours and tender juicy meat to the table. The recipe is actually quite simple. At times I think of reformatting it and putting all of the spices in one line. Because the simple truth, despite the long ingredient list, with this dish is that you simply […]

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Pineapple, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

This Beet & Pineapple Salad with Goat Cheese is an absolute showstopper! Inspired by the Boston Pizza favorite, I recreated this dish, and it’s become a massive hit—not just in my kitchen but also on my website, where it draws thousands of visitors. One bite, and you’ll see why: it’s […]