Lemon Mousse Verrines

July 12, 2021

Verrines are such a pretty way to serve desserts! Verrine comes from the French word verre for glass and refers to any layered appetizer or dessert served in a small glass. Lemon is (next to coffee) one of my favourite... Continue reading →

Chicken Quesadillas

September 9, 2016

Most often, the challenge of cooking is not in finding a recipe and making it but in finding an idea! How often do I find myself peering into my fridge waiting for inspiration to strike! I just found myself searching for an idea for a quick... Continue reading →

Oven-Roasted Vegetables

May 5, 2016

One of my favourite vegetable dishes is Ratatouille. It is such a flavourful and delicious dish, as well as very pretty and colourful ! But it requires a bit of time browning each vegetable separately, not to mention the splattering mess... Continue reading →

Zucchini Quiche with Potato Crust

March 31, 2016

Last summer, we spent a few days in Prince Edward County. What a pretty place! We loved this tiny region with the beautiful sand beaches and dunes! Home to over 40 wineries, it has become a hotspot for food and drink... Continue reading →

Homemade Granola or Müsli

January 16, 2016

Until I tasted homemade granola, I didn’t realize how much better it would taste than store-bought granola! Nothing is easier than making granola, it literally just takes a few minutes of measuring ingredients and putting it in the oven. The best thing... Continue reading →

Potato gratin or Gratin dauphinois

December 10, 2015

A Potato gratin is not the same as scalloped potatoes. A gratin relies on the potatoes alone to provide the starch for the dish and is usually only baked in the oven and not precooked. Potato gratin is an... Continue reading →

Granola bars

September 30, 2015

Once you make your own granola bars, you won’t like the packaged variety anymore! They are full of flavour and so satisfying. They are just as perfect for a quick breakfast as for an afternoon or evening snack. Full of... Continue reading →

Thai-inspired Coconut Curry Chicken and Vegetables

July 28, 2015

The reason I call this dish “Thai-inspired” and not just “Thai” is that I opted to use only ingredients I usually have on hand in my pantry and refrigerator. Thai cuisine would have ingredients like Thai basil, lemongrass or Kaffir... Continue reading →

All Natural Fudgy Oat Bites

July 12, 2015

These little oat squares are so rich and chocolaty, it is hard to believe they are actually good for you! They are also gluten-free and vegan. I have been making these to have on hand when I need a snack... Continue reading →

Truffle Meringue Cake

June 3, 2015

This cake is for serious chocolate lovers! The truffle cake is very rich and can stand on its own without a topping. You can serve it plain or with a chocolate glaze for a finished look. However, the base and meringue... Continue reading →

Cucumber Soup

April 24, 2015

This soup is great for the early spring days, it is very different from the hearty soups we eat on cold winter days. Cucumber might be a surprising ingredient. Unlike zucchini, it maintains a little crunch after cooked. So I like to... Continue reading →

Les merveilleux

February 25, 2015

When I read about a new bakery opening in NYC called Aux Merveilleux de Fred, I got curious. I found out that this Belgian chef already has a few bakeries in Belgium, France and England and focuses on just a few items.... Continue reading →

Curried Kohlrabi Soup

February 23, 2015

This is a very light soup. It’s creamy even though it doesn’t contain any cream! I didn’t even add coconut milk although you could, if you wanted a richer soup. But I love the fact that it’s creamy without adding... Continue reading →

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

February 17, 2015

This is a great make-ahead dessert. The lemon curd can be made up to two weeks ahead of time, and the parfaits can be assembled a day before needed. You can purchase the lemon curd to save time but I... Continue reading →

Tomato Soup

January 30, 2015

This soup is my go-to soup when I need something fast. It’s great for a winter supper with a grilled sandwich, or as a first course for a nice meal with guests when you don’t want to slave all day... Continue reading →

Real vegan or dairy-free caramel sauce

November 26, 2014

It is actually quite easy to caramelize sugar, and there is no need to substitute caramel sauce with an “easier” recipe. Any sauce that is not made with caramelized sugar is missing the depth of real caramel flavour. The full-fat... Continue reading →

Chickpea salad sandwich – vegan

November 16, 2014

Hummus has become an ubiquitous dip! Wonderfully creamy, it is bursting with flavour and nutrition, especially if made from scratch. Really, boiling chickpeas is no big deal! Last week, as I was boiling chickpeas to make some hummus, I found... Continue reading →

Egyptian Lentil Soup

November 12, 2014

Lentils and fava beans are staples of the Egyptian diet and can really be turned into a snack or a meal at any time of day! Fool mudammas (Fava beans) has been called the “national treasure” of Egypt in an article about Egyptian... Continue reading →

Vanilla Ice Cream

November 10, 2014

Vanilla ice cream that will not get too hard and is wonderfully creamy. You don’t even need an ice cream maker! I have been trying a lot of recipes for ice cream. Often, cream or milk (or a mixture of... Continue reading →

Brown Rice Sausage Pizza Casserole Recipe

November 4, 2014

Getting my family to eat certain healthier foods requires sometimes a bit of creativity. Brown rice is one of those foods. Many people prefer white rice even though brown rice has so much more to offer, nutritionally! So, I have taken... Continue reading →

Chocolate Mousse

November 1, 2014

The first time I had chocolate mousse was at my sister-in-law’s house in France about 20 years ago! Growing up in Germany, all we had was chocolate pudding. Well, the two don’t compare! Every recipe I have tried since then, I... Continue reading →

Orange Pomegranate Salad

October 27, 2014

This is an idea I got after making the Sicilian Orange Salad. The orange pomegranate salad has less flavour contrast but similar colours. It is just as refreshing and a great addition to the holiday menu! You can make it either... Continue reading →

Sicilian Orange Salad