It's summer and I haven't been doing as much cooking as normal. There are too many patios to visit, friends to see, and outdoor fun times to be had that I'm really making salad and fast suppers for the most part. This dish is a great meal because it's pretty fast to...
Fish & Seafood
Steamed Fish Cantonese Style
I love fish but I don't cook it as often as I'd like. I don't know about you but buying fish has gotten complicated - farmed, wild, organic, sashimi grade, flash-frozen, sustainable. Like I just want fish. But I just avoid buying it more often because I'm confused. So...
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Spring is here! Smell ya later Old Man Winter. I'm so over you. I feel like everyone had a spring in their step today, the day was longer, and the city was a little happier. Didn't you just feel like you had more time in your day? That being said, you probably want...
Rice Cooker Congee
As much as I love fall, with the changing leaves and fabulous fashion options, it's also flu and cold season for many. People at work seem to be dropping like flies, myself included. Times like this call for congee - a soupy savoury Chinese rice...
Tuna Avocado Hummus Sandwich
Classics. Perfect anytime, anywhere, and never go out of style. Here's a healthy update to the classic tuna salad sandwich. Bye bye mayo. Hello avocado. This version is full of protein and good fats, is heart healthy, and loaded with lots of flavour. I've named...
Baked Salmon with Turmeric and Onions
This recipe is full of flavour thanks to the tasty blend of turmeric, hot mustard powder, and rice wine vinegar. I have my mother-in-law to thank for introducing me to this delicious dish. Her version involves pickling the onions, which really enhances the...
Potato Leek Soup / Seafood Chowder
The other night, we had a friend come over for dinner last-minute. I had already planned on making potato leek soup but wanted to step it up for our guest. So I took my simple potato soup and turned it into a seafood chowder by adding some baby clams, scallops and...
Mexican Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Happy Cinco de Mayo! The fifth of May is a day of celebration and reminds me of all the fun times I had living in Arizona, enjoying all the benefits of living in a mucho Mexican-influenced town. This salad is so fresh and flavourful, yet hearty and packed with...
Thai Shrimp Skewers
I'm always on the hunt for recipes that are a) simple/fast b) delish and c) healthy (and of course gluten-free) and these Thai shrimp skewers get top points in all categories. You can easily make these skewers after a long day of work and commuting (like I did today)...
Mexican Tortilla Soup with Shrimp
This dish is hearty, deliciously satisfying, and super easy to make - it's a variation of traditional Mexican tortilla chicken soup. Suprising, even though I lived in Arizona where Mexican food is amazing and bountiful, I didn't make this soup until I got back to...