Creamy Roasted Chestnut Soup

Creamy Roasted Chestnut Soup

One of the best things about visiting Portugal in the fall is the abundant chestnuts that are everywhere! At the first hint of autumn chill the roasted chestnut stands and carts begin to appear. Plumes of white smoke and the unmistakable scent of roasted chestnuts 

Marzipan Filled Rugelach

Marzipan Filled Rugelach

These buttery, soft, and flaky bite-sized cookies never last long in my home. Especially when filled with sweet, nutty marzipan. Although they look fancy, rugelach are really quite easy to make. At first glance, the “total time required” to make these cookies may seem intimidating, 

Tomato Fennel Soup

Tomato Fennel Soup

Looking for an idea to change up your everyday tomato soup? This recipe takes a simple tomato soup made with canned tomato and perks it up with fresh fennel, and pesto The result is a lovely fragrant tomato soup that has a delicate licorice flavour 

Apple Cider – Braised Pork Shoulder

Apple Cider – Braised Pork Shoulder

It wouldn’t be autumn without at least one recipe featuring apples, and this Apple Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder is one of my favorites. There is something special about the combination of apple, pork, and thyme that just works so well together. It’s the perfect dish to 

Roasted Halibut With Confit Potatoes

Roasted Halibut With Confit Potatoes

This Roasted Halibut with Confit Potatoes ticks all the boxes –It’s simple to make, requiring very minimal prep work, you only need one pan, and all the cooking is done in the oven. Oh, and best of all, it’s totally delicious! Small potatoes, garlic cloves, 

Creamy Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Creamy Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

This luxurious soup is creamy, rich and a tiny bit sweet — and with so much room for adaptations, it’s one you’re sure to turn to throughout the fall and winter. Finish the soup with some cream or keep it dairy free and use coconut 

Grilled Peppers and Black Olives Tapa

Grilled Peppers and Black Olives Tapa

Even though they have nothing to do with the recipe I am posting, I just must share a picture of these eye-catching Bosque Bumblebee tomatoes that I picked up at the farmers market yesterday. Aren’t they adorable? And they taste nice too, with a mild, 

Plum Compote

Plum Compote

This plum compote is the kind of dish where smell-a- vision would come in handy as the fragrance is incredible! You just know something that smells this delicious must taste amazing too! The compote has warm, fragrant spiciness from cinnamon and cardamom. A little maple 

Farro and Mushroom Stuffed Eggplants

Farro and Mushroom Stuffed Eggplants

This easy stuffed eggplant recipe begins with tender roasted eggplant halves that are filled with a simple stuffing with farro, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and fresh sage. Great as a vegetarian main or as a side next to your favorite protein. Just spent a delightful couple days 

Chicken Chili Verde

Chicken Chili Verde

This might be my new favorite chili recipe. Chicken Chili Verde is nice and spicy, with a fresh tartness from tomatillos. Who could resist all the pretty little tomatillos at the farmers market this week! The tomatillos bright, fresh, tart flavour really shines through in