Author: Linda
Quince and Lamb Sausage Tray Bake
Perfect for a busy weeknight meal my Quince and Lamb Sausage Traybake is an all-in-one meal that involves simple prep, low-touch cooking and clean up is a breeze! To flavour my traybake, I’ve taken inspiration from Tunisia and Persia and used the warm spices of …
Chicken, Chickpea and Chermoula Soup
A simple chicken soup gets a Moroccan/North African twist thanks to some chermoula herb and spice mixture. With tender chicken, pearl couscous and chickpeas, it makes a satisfying lunch or light supper. Easy to make, this Chicken, Chickpea and Chermoula Soup begins with the same …
Chermoula Herb and Spice Condiment
You’ll want to keep a jar of this delicious, versatile Moroccan/North African condiment in your fridge for a delicious way to boost the flavour of any number of dishes. Bright, fresh and a bit spicy, Chermoula is made with lots of fresh cilantro, mint, …
Gingerbread Brioche Buns
A cross between a mini babka and the less sweet cousin of a classic cinnamon roll, these Gingerbread Brioche Buns are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon coffee break. Rich, tender buttery buns that are full of the warm spiciness of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, …
Celeriac, Leek and Apple Soup
Adding to my winter soup collection, this week I have a healthy, vegan Celeriac, Leek and Apple Soup that is miles above any store-bought cream of celery soup you may have tried. This velvety blend of celeriac, leek and apple has a lovely delicate celery …
Hunter’s Chicken
On Monday we woke up to a major snowstorm here in Toronto. By 2 pm we had received 36 cm of snow! The last time we had more than 30 centimetres of snow in one day was in 2008. Needless to say, the city was pretty …
Spicy Tomato and Roasted Eggplant Soup
I have a bit of a winter soup theme happening this month. I kicked off the month with a Homemade Mulligatawny Soup, followed by a round-up of 10 of my favorite winter soups. This week I have a delicious Spicy Tomato and Roasted Eggplant Soup …
Chorizo and Bacalao Stew
Although covid-19 may be putting a crimp in any travel plans, there is no reason why your tastebuds can’t have a culinary getaway! My Chorizo and Bacalao Stew is inspired by an amazing dish I had while travelling in Spain a few years ago. The …
10 of My Favorite Winter Soups
There is nothing I love more than a big bowl of homemade soup and a piece of crusty bread on a cold winter day. Homemade soups were a staple in my mom’s kitchen, especially in the fall and winter. In the early fall there would …