One-Pan Roasted Chicken With Apples and Leeks
October 25, 2020

One-Pan Roasted Chicken With Apples and Leeks

A perfect fall dinner: chicken thighs or legs roasted with leeks, apples and garlic in a bath of apple cider, and flavoured with a shower of thyme. The skin on the chicken crisps up beautifully while the leeks, garlic, and apple melt into sweetness.

Dinner, Recipes
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by Linda
Quick and Easy Spicy Lemongrass Soup
October 21, 2020

Quick and Easy Spicy Lemongrass Soup

This is my take on the delicious spicy lemongrass soup they make at Freshii. I make a batch of Spicy Lemongrass Broth ahead of time, then the soup comes together in just minutes. The beauty of this soup is you can make a single serving …

Lunch, Recipes, Soups
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by Linda
Bok Choy and Dumplings In Lemongrass Broth
October 21, 2020

Bok Choy and Dumplings In Lemongrass Broth

A super quick and easy soup to make that is full of flavour from the lemongrass broth. See recipe: Spicy Lemongrass Broth I make the broth ahead, then all I need to do is bring some broth to a boil, add dumplings or wontons, and …

Recipes, Soups
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by Linda
Spicy Lemongrass Broth
October 21, 2020

Spicy Lemongrass Broth

This broth is beautifully aromatic from the lemongrass, and packed with heat and flavour from the ginger, chili, and curry paste.

Lunch, Recipes, Soups
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by Linda
Homemade Focaccia Bread
October 18, 2020

Homemade Focaccia Bread

There is nothing to compare to the scent of homemade bread fresh out of the oven. I especially love to make focaccia, it’s a very simple bread with endless possibilities to customize your toppings. Although you can definitely make this recipe in one day the …

Appetizers & Tapas, Recipes, Sides
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by Linda
Caramelized Shallot Sauce
October 18, 2020

Caramelized Shallot Sauce

The caramelized shallots impart a delicious, subtle sweetness to the sauce complimented by the saltiness from the anchovies and the bright tanginess of the tomato paste.

Dinner, Recipes
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by Linda
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
October 14, 2020

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

The beauty of this soup is you van make it with fresh tomatoes and red peppers when in season, or with good quality canned tomatoes and roasted peppers in the dead of winter.

Lunch, Recipes, Soups
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by Linda
Bacalhau à Brás
October 11, 2020

Bacalhau à Brás

A traditional Portuguese dish made from salt cod, thin matchsticks of potato fried until crispy, sautéed onion, all combined with softly scrambled eggs, then garnished with black olives and parsley.

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Recipes
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by Linda
Curried Sweet Potato Soup
October 7, 2020

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy, aromatic, with just a touch of sweetness. This soup has layers upon layers of flavour.

Lunch, Recipes, Soups
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by Linda
Sautéed Chicken Breasts in Creamy Tarragon Sauce
October 4, 2020

Sautéed Chicken Breasts in Creamy Tarragon Sauce

What could be more delicious then a moist chicken breast surrounded by a creamy tarragon sauce with just a hint of mustard. Quick and simple, it’s a perfect weeknight dish, yet special enough for guests.

Dinner, Recipes
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by Linda