It seems like I’ve been travelling a lot this summer but I can never wait to return to the kitchen during the warmer months when the best produce is available. I literally plan what I’m going to make while I’m away. This last trip to California had me craving fish, corn, zucchini, fresh picked herbs […]
Category: Lunch
Creamy Cauliflower Puree with roasted beets & maple walnuts
This is a really easy and versatile dish that can be served as is or with the addition of a protein such as wild salmon or scallops. It makes an incredible lunch with a little blue cheese crumbled over the top. It may look like a lot of steps but they are really, very simple […]
Banh Mi Bowls with Ginger Chili Pork
I’m crazy in love with Asian flavors in food and this bowl hits everything that I love including sweet and salty. This bowl of spicy pork meatballs, sweet potato, pickled carrots, cucumber, mint, basil, mint, green onion, salted cashews and covered in a spicy yogurt & mayo sauce. It’s insanely good and I served this […]
A Winter Quinoa Salad
The thought of a salad in cold, dark January is something that looks a lot different from the image I have in mind of my July salad. I have a harder time wrapping my head around big leafy green salads and light refreshing bowls of summer greens. The winter salad that appeals to me is […]
Grilled Kale Salad with sautéed apples and dijon dressing
I was in Vancouver over the weekend and had a chance to check out some incredible restaurants and shops. I toured around the sea wall, through Gastown and surrounding areas. The weather was perfect for walking around and checking out the sights. Vancouver is truly one of my favourite cities to visit. I strolled […]