Healthy banana blender muffins made four ways — blueberry, apple cinnamon, banana walnut, and chocolate chip. This easy blender muffin recipe is gluten free and uses rolled oats as the base. Banana blender muffins are incredibly simple and convenient. Everything goes into a blender, you blend the batter, pour into a tin, bake, and you … Read more

These gluten-free brownies deliver the true fudgy experience: crackled tops, gooey centers, and deep chocolate flavor. Not all gluten-free brownies are equal, but this recipe hits the marks. I enjoy fruit desserts, crumbles, and bright tarts, but my first love is chocolate: dark, rich, and fudgy. You might think a good gluten-free brownie would be … Read more

This simple shallot, sugar snap pea and goat cheese pasta is a perfect spring meal to keep in heavy rotation. Bright, fresh ingredients and minimal fuss make it ideal for weeknights when you want something light but satisfying. I developed this recipe after harvesting sugar snap peas from the garden. Snap peas are easy to … Read more

At last, a welcome break from the oppressive heat. When the humidity becomes too much, I head where the air is cooler and the views are grand: up into the mountains. What does that have to do with food? Plenty. For the next few days our meals will follow a travel-friendly pattern: lots of sandwiches … Read more

Cooking Tips for the Perfect Stew To elevate your Chicken Mushroom Stew, use bone-in chicken thighs rather than boneless, skinless pieces. The bones add richness and help keep the meat moist. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before cooking to promote a deep, golden-brown sear. Don’t rush the browning step — a well-developed … Read more

Tender baked mushrooms filled with a creamy, lemon‑and‑garlic cashew couscous — these vegan stuffed mushrooms are a comforting appetizer that’s full of flavour. When I was young I loved those greasy garlic mushrooms from takeaways — the ones dusted in breadcrumbs and fried until they were oily and bland. As I got older I started … Read more

Gnocco Fritto (also called Crescentine) is a classic snack from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. These are light, crispy pillows of savory fried dough best served warm alongside cured meats and soft cheeses. Emilia-Romagna is famous for Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and Mortadella, and for dishes like Ragu alla Bolognese and Tortellini in Brodo. Gnocco Fritto is … Read more

Thai Salmon Fishcakes made with canned salmon are quick to prepare and packed with authentic Thai flavours. These fishcakes work well as a speedy main served with saucy noodles and a crisp salad, or as an appetizer with a spicy cucumber and peanut dipping sauce. Thai Salmon Fishcakes Thai salmon fishcakes are a favourite starter … Read more

Happy Wednesday! I’m excited to share this post because while my Peaches and Cream Green Smoothie was the first recipe video I published, the video here was actually the first one I ever made. I resisted making videos for a long time, but now that I’ve tried it I’ve been having a blast. They’re a … Read more