Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Eggplant koftas are a delicious vegetarian dish that are perfect for those who want a healthy, flavorful meal. Koftas are a type of meatball that are popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, but the eggplant version is a great vegetarian alternative. For a 

A Traditional French Apple Cake

A Traditional French Apple Cake

We woke up this morning to an icy bast of arctic wind, with wind chill values of -30°C forecasted! In other words, a perfect day for staying in and baking! As I knew this deep freeze was coming, I made sure to get out yesterday 

Visit Seville – La Casa de Pilatos and Lebrija Palace

Visit Seville – La Casa de Pilatos and Lebrija Palace

If you are visiting Seville for a week or more consider including a visit to two of Seville’s beautiful palace museums, La Casa de Pilatos, and the Palace of the Countess Lebrija. Both palaces are outstandingly beautiful, with unique and interesting elements that make them 

Alcachofa de España – Spanish Artichokes

Alcachofa de España – Spanish Artichokes

Greetings from Sevilla, España! I’m thrilled to have escaped the cold, snowy, icy weather in Toronto for the warmer Spain weather. Although it has been raining quite a bit in Seville since we arrived, it is still quite warm (for us) at a comfortable 15 

Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

This homemade Corn Chowder is creamy and packed full of flavour, savory with a subtle sweetness. Delicious made with fresh sweetcorn or frozen, a great year-round soup.

Mejadra – Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onion

Mejadra – Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onion

Years ago, there was an amazing, tiny Middle Eastern takeout joint near where I worked that sold an array of delicious dishes, that they rotated on their chalkboard menu depending on day of the week. My absolute favorite was an aromatic rice and lentil dish, 

Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums

Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums

In my continuing mission to take full advantage of all the great seasonal produce while it’s still here, this week I’m cooking with plums. This simple, yet elegant recipe for Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums is so easy, I’m almost embarrassed to call it 

Fresh Corn Cakes

Fresh Corn Cakes

I can’t believe it is September already and fall is just around the corner. It’s almost time to say good-bye to a summertime favorite, corn straight off the cob, grilled to sweet, golden caramelized goodness and brushed with a little butter. Delicious! To make the 

Grilled Peach Flatbreads

Grilled Peach Flatbreads

Each summer it feels like I am in a mad race against time trying to take advantage of as much of the great local fruits and vegetables while they are at their peak, before they are gone again until next summer. Right now, I’m gorging 

Spicy Red Pepper Hummus

Spicy Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus with a sweet and spicy twist! A bowl of creamy hummus is always a crowd pleaser, whether a classic hummus or a veggie packed variation like this Spicy Red Pepper Hummus. The hint of sweetness from the red bell peppers is balanced nicely by