North African Inspired Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

North African Inspired Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

I’m cooking my way trough all the great fresh produce in m December farm share box from Fiddlehead Farm. Today I’m used some of the their wonderful sweet potatoes to make a North African inspired soup with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Not only does 

Chicken Liver Parfait

Chicken Liver Parfait

(Recipe adapted from Jamie Oliver ‘Jamie’s Kitchen’) I was 1st inspired to try and make my own pâté after I watched a Jamie Oliver Christmas special back in something like 2002.  Jamie made it look surprisingly easy, so much so that I wondered why I 

Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon & Dill

Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon & Dill

Who doesn’t love a good homemade chicken noodle soup? This recipe is a lighter, refreshing spin on traditional chicken noodle soup. Like a traditional chicken noodle soup, this soup is full of tender chicken, carrots, celery and onion. This is no ordinary chicken noodle soup 

Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza

If you have never had a potato pizza, you are in for a tasty surprise. This recipe has three layers of contrasting and complementing flavours.  It’s made on pizza dough rolled very thinly and cooked on a pizza stone or baking sheet under a high 

Mushroom and Barley Soup

Mushroom and Barley Soup

Fresh and dried mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and tender pearl barley make up this hearty and satisfying mushroom barley soup. It’s a delicious vegetarian dish, that has texture and an incredible depth of flavour. The Mushrooms Don’t be tempted to leave out the dried mushrooms as 

Aunt Marie’s White Christmas Cake

Aunt Marie’s White Christmas Cake

If you are looking for a regular old traditional fruit cake recipe, this is not it! This recipe includes sour cream and lots of butter. It bakes into a lovely golden white cake that is incredibly tender, and moist. It has just the perfect amount of fruit to balance the buttery richness of the cake.

Black Bean Chili Soup

Black Bean Chili Soup

If you like a good chili, then you are going to love this hearty black bean soup. Chipotle and ancho chili powders impart heat and great depth of flavour to the soup. I’ve used a smoked chipotle as I love the beautiful smoky note it 

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy breakfast recipe that takes ordinary oatmeal and turns into three layers of extraordinary goodness! A crunchy walnut topping covers a lightly sweetened oatmeal custard, that has an almost bread pudding like consistency when baked. Tender apples 

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e fagioli, or “pasta and beans,” is a delicious Italian style soup that is loaded with creamy beans, tender pasta, and vegetables. Traditional pasta e fagioli is made with pancetta or bacon, or more heartier versions use ground beef or pork. My version of pasta 

Spicy Chicken Tagine With Apricots, Rosemary, and Ginger

Spicy Chicken Tagine With Apricots, Rosemary, and Ginger

This chicken tagine is both fruity, and spicy, as well as incredibly aromatic. The chicken is gently simmered in a tomato- based sauce until tender. Chilies provide a bit of heat, while rosemary, ginger, and cinnamon add warmth and a beautiful fragrance. Dried apricots and honey provide a layer of sweetness to temper the heat of the chili.