Pad thai is traditional Thai dish full of wonderful flavours. A little spicy, a little salty, a little fishy and a little sour. This is recipe comes from One World Kitchen. Pad thai gets its wonderful aroma from fresh tamarind and fish sauce. Tamarind pods grow on tree and are harvested and used for its sweet and…
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Those fishy things….making Taiyaki
Taiyaki are those little fish filled with red bean paste. You can eat it with ice cream or on its own. Fill it with other fillings such as nutella, sesame paste, custard or even go savory and try takoyaki batter. The red bean paste I used for this recipe can be made in a slow…
Japanese Food
Its fun to make Japanese food. Simple ingredients, easy recipes and delicious noms. Today I decided to invite a friend over to try some recipes from a new online cooking show called One World Kitchen. http://oneworldkitchen.ca Its a series that features 5 Canadian women and recipes from around the world. I love the unique concept and delicious recipes (although…
White Bean Dairyfree Alfredo Sauce
Living dairy-free has its benefits. I feel healthier and lighter. Living this way also gave me a chance too be creative and a purpose to experiment to replicate my favorite dishes. Here is a recipe that I thought was decent, but I would still need to do a few changes to make this awesome. I…
Edible Stocking Stuffers – Lumps of Coal and Snowman Poop
The holidays are just around the corner and everyone is busy shopping for presents and getting ready for the celebrations. People tend to forget the holiday spirit and can be too focused on buying and receiving gifts. These stocking stuffers are easy, fun and gets you away from the crowded mall. The first stocking stuffer…
Wood Butter
I decided to try something different this week. I made some homemade wood butter to condition my wooden spoons and cutting board. It turned out pretty good and my spoons/cutting board look great. You will need beeswax and coconut oil. I got the beeswax from a dye supply shop but you could use 100% beeswax…
Shrimp and Salmon Pasta
Pasta is easily transformed from plain tomato sauce to something more elegant by adding a few ingredients. You can add leftover chicken or stir fry to jazz up the sauce! For this pasta, I bought some prawns and smoked salmon. Begin by dicing up the onions and garlic for the tomato sauce. Sauté the onions and…
Eat like a College Student
The good old can of Chef Boyardee. How can you go wrong? It is an easy go to meal for those busy people or those on a budget. I will teach you how to cook it and spice it up for your guests. First open the can and dump it into a sauce pan. Turn…
A Vegetarian Meal Idea
Its not always easy to create a vegetarian meal that doesn’t involve beans and lentils. Its also harder cooking for people that are meat eaters. With this meal, it is sure to win hearts (and stomachs). Its also a perfect Autumn dinner on a cold day! I started by marinating some firm tofu the night…
Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes!
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I love dressing up and eating pumpkin pie. This year however I am trying something new out. Pumpkin cupcakes with vegan cream cheese icing. I hope they turn out because anything vegan scares me! I think the hardest thing with this recipe is trying to…
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