Now, every year I get crazy excited seeing the boxes full of big, bright red pomegranates in the grocery stores. They are my fall and winter power fruits. The juicy little bursts of ruby pomegranate seeds are so pretty, I wish I could have them as jewelry. An edible jewelry, like this Pomegranate Bracelet Salad! This salad blows [Continue Reading…]
Rustic Smoked and Sour Soup – Solyanka
Solyanka is a traditional Russian rustic smoked and sour soup, where a surprising combination of smoked meats and acidic liquids come together. What gives this soup its ultra fab smoky flavor are the hard rock variety of smoked meats like ham, salami, sausage and bacon, while the pickles, olives and lemon juice bring out the mild tartness. [Continue Reading…]
Boosty Matcha Latte
These cold and rainy fall chills often leave me craving for something warm, boosty and full-bodied. Like this Boosty Matcha Latte! It’s so rich, so comforting, and soooo velvety in texture. Plus I love the green tea taste and the energy it gives combined with nutty hemp hearts, full of Omega 6 and 3 as well as Vitamins A, B, [Continue Reading…]
Crispy Honey Sriracha Wings
Chicken wings, my sweet little loveys! ♡ Is this not the most perfect Friday food? These crispy honey Sriracha wings are my favorite of all the favorites. Pizza – yes. Onion rings – okay. But wings – GIMME NOW. There is never a wrong time for wings. So much good happens when you make these and toss them into the [Continue Reading…]
Charred Salsa + Miami Trip
You know those times when you come back from a vacation? I can’t help but dream about the days in a very warm, very sunny, very extra relaxing vacation we just had in Florida with my niece and sister-in-law last week. On top of soaking up the sun, we had a blast dipping our toes in [Continue Reading…]
Roasted Mustard Chicken
Welcome, welcome, friends! And may I introduce you to what may be my new favorite way to eat chicken? It’s that beauty right up there, the one coated in the sweet and hot mustard sauce featuring a few drizzles of red wine vinegar and the aroma of freshly minced garlic. Yes, THAT is how I eat chicken. I [Continue Reading…]
Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup
Alright! Today is your day to make simple Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup. The sweetness of the roasted garlic pairs perfectly with creamy cauliflower, and with some butter, leeks and thyme you have a seriously incredible soup on your hands. Once all of the ingredients were combined and I tepidly scooped my spoon into the pot [Continue Reading…]
Creamy Pork Stew (Maiale al Latte)
Fall is slowly creeping its way into Ontario. The cool breezes seem to be settling in and the days are getting shorter. And for me, this most lovely time of year means earthy, hearty and rich fall comfort food dishes. This pork stew, also known as Maiale al Latte, is a classic Italian dish, which means “pork [Continue Reading…]
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
Quick, healthy and effortless meals like this chicken stir fry with homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of healthy veggies are the exact sort of recipe I need on any given weeknight: fast, flexible, and filling. Stir fry recipes are the best. They are so versatile and you can pretty much use whatever lingering ingredient you have in [Continue Reading…]