Recipes made in my kitchen and restaurants from around the world- I’m a foodie and I don’t mind who knows it! I love cooking and learning about food, so any tips I learn are shared here.
During my last trip to Vermont, I enjoyed Olive Garden‘s Zuppa Toscana Soup as an appetizer. Three weeks later, I’m still thinking about it. You know what that means! It’s time to try making it for ourselves at home! It has been quite some time since I made any “copycat meal” that did as well…
Over the past couple of years, I have been lucky to be able to go on a few road trips to Vermont (traveling through NY). Each trip was a mixture of much-needed (yet busy) family time and working throughout the nights at the hotels. I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about…
This Chicken with Sweet Potato Curry recipe, inspired by the 400 Thai & Chinese Delicious Recipes For Healthy Living cookbook, combines quite a few of my favorite ingredients. With lean protein and my favorite root vegetable, it made for the perfect dish to enjoy on a cooler, “it’s almost Summer” evening. This takes less time…
Thanks to Gordon Ramsay’s “Healthy Appetite: Recipes from The F Word” cookbook, I had another pork chop recipe to try. I think there’s a common misconception that his recipes are extremely hard to make. From watching him cook and knowing his reputation, this is understandable. However, his recipes like these spiced pork chops and sweet…
In typical Montreal fashion, the weather at this time of year is a mixture of warm Spring-like days and snowfalls. Luckily, this sausage and shrimp gumbo is perfect for all types of weather. Whether it’s hot or cold out, this dish is a great lunch or dinner option. I don’t use okra often. To be…
Does anyone else wish they could have an endless supply of shrimp? I never get tired of it. It’s an ingredient that is perfect for the Summer. However, many shrimp dishes are ideal for the colder, “in-between seasons” months too! (I’ve made some form of shrimp soup how many times now?) This Shrimp Korma is…
After a long week, cooking might be the last thing you feel like doing. While cooking often feels like a mini therapy session, sometimes I simply don’t want to cook. This Spiced Chicken Sauté Recipe was made on a Friday night after a very busy week. It takes less than an hour to make and…
I’m trying my best to use the cookbooks I already have rather than always looking to the internet for inspiration. It makes me feel more connected to the art of cooking and to my family members who have inspired me with their cooking knowledge. This Baked Stuffed Eggplant is a dish inspired by The Mediterranean…
