Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto This Butternut Squash Risotto is a simple one-pan meal that serves a crowd or makes great leftovers for days of weekday lunches to come. This recipe was inspired by a reader request from Facebook. Although I used to make risotto more frequently, I’ve gotten out of the habit in the…
Hungarian Beef Stew (Goulash) A hearty beef stew, this Hungarian-style goulash is a prime example of how a few humble ingredients can create a flavourful and warming winter meal. Goulash, pronounced as GOO-lash, is a stew made of meat and vegetables that is native to Hungary and other regions of Central Europe. I was first introduced…
Moroccan Carrot Soup This velvety, creamy and slightly spicy Moroccan Carrot Soup is the perfect dish for a cold weather day and a great make-ahead meal. A good soup is a foundational cooking skill that anyone can master. When I started cooking, soups where one of the first things I learned to make, mostly because…
Green Lentil and Spinach Curry A quick and easy one pot meal, this Green Lentil and Spinach Curry is filling and full of flavour making it a perfect plant-based meal. In my opinion, lentils are a totally underrated ingredient. Not only are they incredibly easy to cook on the stovetop but they are incredibly inexpensive to…
Roasted Tomato and White Bean Soup Creamy tomato soup without any cream! This Roasted Tomato and White Bean Soup is incredibly simple to prepare with the same rich and creamy texture of a classic cream of tomato. Last week I paid a visit to my local morning show, CTV Ottawa, to share some simple tips for healthier…
Spicy Black Bean Soup This Spicy Black Bean Soup is simple to prepare and loaded with plant-based protein for a healthy and filling lunch idea. I wasn’t always a fan of beans. In fact, when I was a kid I used to hate them. I thought they were weird and mushy and the texture drove…
Chickpea Chana Masala This Chickpea Chana Masala is a great one-pot meal that can be made with simple pantry staples so you don’t need to worry about running to the grocery store to help get dinner on the table. Although I am a total advocate for shopping regularly and using fresh ingredients, there are a…
Simple Summer Gazpacho This Simple Summer Gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious way to showcase ripe summer produce and help you chill out on a warm summer day. On a hot and humid summer day, the idea of turning the stove on is less than appealing so a blended gazpacho soup makes the perfect meal.…
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…
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…
Mushroom, Potato & Leek Soup Cream based soups are a classic cooking method, but there are truly so many more options and ways to create that velvety texture in soups. What most people may, or may not, realize is that potatoes are an incredibly simple and healthy ingredient to use to help create the rich…
Simple Chicken Stock This Simple Chicken Stock is a classic recipe and the perfect base for a wide variety of soups and stews, and a simple kitchen skill that anyone can master. When I first began making my own soups I always opted for the convenience of store-bought broth or stock cubes. I’m all about keeping…
Sweet Pea Soup Soup season isn’t only for root vegetables, the frozen friends of summer are not to be forgotten and this Sweet Pea Soup does just that! Minty and fresh, it brings a certain brightness to those cold winter days. I’m often asked if frozen vegetables are a good option. The short answer is;…
Spiced Pumpkin Soup Pumpkins are for more than just carving, pies and lattes! While making a pumpkin pie is as easy as running to the store to buy a can of purée, and carving just means looking for the biggest and baddest one, cooking with pumpkin means being a little bit more adventurous, and this Spiced…
Dahl, which is also often spelled dhal, daal and dal, is a rich and thick lentil soup very common in Indian cuisine. Depending on the region, the manner in which it is made can vary, so this is my personal take on an Indian dahl. Full of lentils, this dish is rich in plant-based protein and full of fiber making it a hearty lunch or dinner. Lentil, Spinach & Sweet Potato DahlThis recipe uses yellow lentils, but you could easily substitute for red lentils if t […]