Coconut cream pie is one of my favourite (and probably only) non-chocolate desserts. There’s something about the pairing of lemon and coconut that makes it fresh and tropical. This dessert is so easy, I’m a bit embarrassed about sharing it. As for healthy eating tips, this dessert is best shared with a big group of… Read More
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Perfect Pasta Making
“Why waste your time making it?”, I could hear my mom telling me. “Why don’t you just go buy it at the store?” Strange question coming from someone like my own mother, who always made everything from scratch, even chocolate chip cookies, when all we wanted were Chips Ahoy. I remember pondering the same question… Read More
Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions
This is another one of my super simple recipes. I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More
Calamari Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer that is enjoyed by almost everyone. I made this up one day while trying to think of what to bring as an appetizer to a friend’s house. It’s super easy to make and transport, just add the toasted crostini before serving as they may get soggy after. For 4-6 people,… Read More
Orecchiette with Broccoli
As you know, I’m all in for fast easy meals. This recipe is one of my go to one’s for nights I am in a pinch for time. … Read More
Frozen Tropical Mango Coconut Chia Seed Smoothie
Does anyone else desperately need a dose of yellow and orange in their lives! This pinã colada inspired breakfast is a good fix for the winter blues. … Read More
Black Rice with Garlic Shrimp and Pomegranate
250 g black rice 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped… Read More
Easy Holiday Entertaining Tips
There are always a few stigmas about entertaining that may have you steer clear of inviting guests over for the holidays. Entertaining can be easy and fun if you just take a little bit of time to plan. For some reason, this saying always comes to my head: A minute in planning saves 5 in… Read More
Penne alla Vodka: aka Any Pasta with this Vodka Sauce is Gonna Be Amazing
I don’t often cook with heavy creams, but this is one recipe I certainly don’t mind making the sacrifice for. A few years back I tried avoiding different foods mainly for weight loss reasons, but after reading an article about how dairy affects your metabolism, I cut dairy out of my diet. I found that I… Read More
Black Squid Ink Fettuccine with Fast and Easy Shrimp Sauce
For 4-6 people. I like to respect the old tradition of fish on Fridays because I love seafood but mainly because after a long week of work, it’s the easiest thing to make. Seafood is great because it has such a short cooking time and I prepared this dish in the time it took to… Read More