Generally, I am not a big fan of vegetarian meals however this type of chili is so flavourful that even a meat lover wouldn’t mind missing out on the meat. Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 Large Onion (chopped) 1 pepper (green, yellow or red, chopped) 4 garlic cloves (crushed) 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 1…
Homemade strawberry jam
There is always a time that we buy too many berries at the local farmer’s market and realize we will not be able to eat them all or use them for a cake. The solution to this great dilemma is to make jam. The great thing about homemade jam is that it is extremely easy…
Fluffy blueberry cake
Here is an old recipe that has been modified over the years and has consistently gotten better with each revision. It is a blueberry cake that is light, fluffy, delicious and easy to make. This is key whenever you have guests coming over and you want something simple to make. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1…
A different kind of pad thai with Cabbage
One of my favourite aspects about chicken pad thai is you can make it as spicy as you like without ruining the overall flavour. The following recipe is based off what I have tried in downtown Montréal. It is probably not exactly what they used however; the result was still fantastic. The recipe is not…
Mojo Colorado
Mojo Colorado, originating from the Canary Islands is an easy to make sauce that goes well with potatoes, chicken, vegetables, fish and some shellfish. Ingredients 10 garlic cloves minced ¼ cup bread crumbs (day old is the best, if not just use the grinded breadcrumbs) 1 tablespoon hot paprika (or smoke paprika) Pinch of salt…
Lemon meringue pie
When I was younger, I never enjoyed lemon tarts, lemon meringue pie or anything with substantial amounts of lemon it. I guess this was due to the sour and sometimes acidic taste that came from the lemon. However, over the years, my taste buds have developed and I ended up enjoying one Lemon meringue pie…
Chicken Supreme
Every so often, we are lazy when it comes to cooking. However, there is nothing wrong with that. The following recipe tastes amazing, is easy to make and will impress anyone you share the meal with. Ingredients 2 cans of small mushroom soup (or one big can) 6 chicken filets Pack of stove top mix…
Lemon loaf
I am never a big fan of lemon however, the Lemon Loaf is simply to die for! It is a lemony surprise for your taste buds. Ingredients 9” x 5” Loaf ½ cup Butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 ½ cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt…
French Toast
The other day I was face with a dilemma. I had just toasted some bread and was about to make a sandwich when I realize I had nothing in the fridge. There was no cheese, meat or even jam left for me to use. Well! Even though I was stuck in a pickle, I still…
Oven baked French Fries
Crispy, delicious French fries are the heart and soul of many kitchens. A perfect flavour, appearance and odour is bound to put a smirk on your face when you say, “Yes I made those”. Unlike frying the French fries on the stovetop, this recipe uses relatively little vegetable oil. Ingredients Large potatoes (More you peel…