Fresh Fig Cheesecake Tart
I’ve been making cheesecake, one of my very favourite desserts, for many years. I remember the first few attempts being kitchen disasters, but eventually…
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Ricotta Gnudi with Oven Roasted Tomatoes
If you have some ricotta, a few pantry staples, and a few minutes in the kitchen, you’re on your way to some killer home-made…
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Seared Salmon Niçoise
Niçoise is one of my favourite spring/summer salads. It originated in Nice as a simple composed tomato, anchovy, and olive oil salad. While it’s come…
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Gougères with Chèvre + Spring Herbs
Chives are the first sign of green that I usually see in the garden. Their perky green tips peek out of the ground as…
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Tourtière Hand Pies
I’ve seriously embraced making comfort food this winter, learning to bake a decent loaf of sourdough bread, making pies and pastries, and ensuring an ongoing supply of…
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Pan-fried Gnocchi with Roasted Squash, Bacon, and Sage
I’ve never succeeded at making gnocchi from a recipe. They would usually turn out too dense and firm, or sometimes just the opposite – so soft…
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Mussels in a Tomato Wine Sauce with Capers
Happy New Year! It may seem like half the population is sipping on a kale smoothie right now, or at least it does if you spend…
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Persimmon and Cranberry Tarte Tatin
Almost a decade ago my very first cast iron skillet was initiated with a tarte tatin. Actually, let’s back up. Almost a decade ago I bought my…
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Pumpkin Walnut Brioche
If you were to draw a Venn diagram of classic brioche, a loaf of challah, and pumpkin cinnamon buns, the bull’s eye would lie…
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Seared Scallops with Smoky Squash Polenta and Apple Jalapeño Slaw
It was only recently that I realized how incredibly simple and satisfying it is to enjoy scallops at home. They need not be reserved for…
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