Piri Piri Chicken Piri piri, or peri peri, is the Portuguese term for hot chilies or the hot sauce made from them. Piri piri recipes are especially popular in regions of South Africa, and recipes vary from region to region, so this Piri Piri Chicken is my take on this hot and spicy dish. Full disclosure,…
Thai Cod Green Curry Curries are one of my go-to weeknight meal, they are quick to prepare and you can pack a ton of vegetables into one simple dish. You can truly make curry with any time of protein you like, however using fish keeps things light and fragrant and really fits the theme for…
Skillet Cottage Pie When I’m in the mood for a warming, savoury meal, cottage pie is the perfect treat. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it’s very inexpensive to make and makes plenty of leftovers. This Skillet Cottage Pie recipe is a slightly quicker more convenient way to make a family classic as it uses…
Caldo Verde Portuguese Soup Caldo verde Portuguese soup is a simple recipe made of potatoes, kale and a little sausage, and it is the perfect heart-warming soup for a cold and rainy day. If you are wondering if I am Portuguese because I am posting a Portuguese soup, the answer is no. If the ginger hair…
Oven-Baked Ratatouille & Sausages Ratatouille is not only the name of an adorable animated film, but it is one heck of a delicious French dish, and this Oven-Baked Ratatouille & Sausages is my take on a seasonal classic. The other day someone asked me how I come up with my recipe ideas. The truthful answer is…
Pistachio Crusted Salmon This Pistachio Crusted Salmon recipe is quick and easy dinner that you can get on the table in 30 minutes or less, making it the perfect weeknight meal. The crunchy pistachio crust, paired with the sweet and tangy sauce, and a splash of citrus enlightens all of your taste buds in one simple…
Simple Beef Stew Nothing says comfort like beef stew, and this easy and simple beef stew recipe will warm the cockles of your heart! ‘Cockles of the heart’ is an expression that my dad used to say when I was a kid. I never really thought anything of it, it seemed like a totally normal…
Sweet & Sticky Chicken Wings You’ll be pleased to know that chicken wings are not a forbidden food, and so these Sweet & Sticky Chicken Wings are a delicious dinner idea for any night of the week. When it comes to real food, no foods are forbidden, it simply depends on how they are prepared…
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Slow cooker shredded beef is so simple to make it really doesn’t even need a recipe. You could essentially just toss beef into a slow cooker with a little bit of water, and bada bing, bada boom, you’ve got yourself some slow cooker shredded beef. However, as with everything, I like to…
Spanish Chicken Tray Bake Sheet pan meals, tray bake dinner, one pan recipes, or whatever-you-want-to-call-them are just the absolute best. I don’t know what got me hooked on them, probably something I saw on the intra-web or somewhere on social media, but regardless of the reason I am so glad that I did. I’ve made…
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Winter is finally upon us, so it’s slow cooker season to the rescue, and this Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken is just the heart-warming winter dish you have been looking for! Full of Moroccan inspired spices, this dish requires very little work while ensuring a whole world of flavour. I wasn’t always…
Stuffed Acorn Squash Stuffing isn’t just for turkeys any more! Squash is such a fun vegetable to use because there are so many varieties and endless ways to cook them, and this Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is a fun way to use them. Over the past few years, I have become obsessed with squash. An ingredient…
Roasted Pork Chops with Spiced Apples Apple season only comes around once per year, and when it does I make sure I stock up. Last weekend at the farmer’s market I was totally overwhelmed by all of the varieties of apples available that I wanted to buy them all. Luckily my farmer’s market is incredibly…
