Pistachio Honey Tangyuan

This dish is served for Lunar festivals. It is a simple dish to make and easy to freeze. Start by making the filling by processing the pistachios. Do this by using a food processor and blending the pistachios until it is a fine grain consistency. Add the 2 tbsp liquid honey and 1 tsp sugar….

Potato Pancake with Whipped Feta and Smoked Salmon

This potato pancake is delicious. Parboiling the potato helps to retain the softness of the potato but also helps get the outside to be super crispy. Begin by boiling russet potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Remove from water and let cool. Once cooled, peel the potatoes and grate. Add a dash of salt…

Taco Burgers

I’ve been looking for some fun ways to try new foods in the house. With a three year old, it often tough to get him to eat meat and veggies. I tried this fun version of a taco burger and it was a hit in this household! Add grated veggies like carrots and zucchini to…

Baba Ganoush

We have started to have a weekly dip day with dips, fresh veggies, and a carb. This became a fun meal for the family as there was options for everyone. I wanted to make one of my favourite dips, baba ganoush. It was very easy and delicious. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees….

Blueberry Cheong Syrup

This recipe makes the most delicious blueberry syrup! It is simple but takes time for the blueberry flavours to get infused into the sugar syrup. Begin by washing and drying the fresh blueberries. In a clean jar, add a couple spoons of white sugar and place a layer of blueberries into the jar. Cover the…

Waffles

I love breakfast foods and waffles has to be one of my favorites. It is definitely a staple in our household. This recipe requires a waffle maker but is super easy to make and freezes well! In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups flour, 4 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoon sugar, and1 teaspoon salt. In…

Parmesan Orzo Pasta

This is an easy Orzo pasta if you are looking for a quick dinner. In a frying pan, add olive and cook the minced garlic for 2 minutes until you can see it starting to brown. Add 2 cups Orzo, 2 1/2 cup water, 1 cube chicken boullion, 1 cup milk and 1 tbsp butter….

Rice Cooker Mango Sticky Rice

I discovered that my rice cooker had a setting for sweet rice and wanted to try to make Mango Sticky Rice! First I soaked 1 cup of rice for 10 minutes in cool water. Then I placed the rice, 1 can coconut milk and 1/4 cup of sugar in a rice cooker. Set the rice…

French Toast Bake with leftover bread

My son has been wanting sandwiches for the last couple weeks. I’m left with the ends of the loaf and not knowing what to do with them. I decided to keep them in the freezer till I had enough and make a French Toast Bake. Tear or cut the leftover bread and place it into…

Easy Mushroom Packets

These pockets of buttery mushrooms is a staple in our household. They are super easy to make and can be cooked in the oven or on the barbeque. Clean your mushrooms and place them into a sheet of aluminum foil. Add a tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20-30 minutes. Enjoy! Ingredients