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Porcini & Eggplant Croquettes with Vegan Onion Gravy
The moment that I posted this vegetarian croquette recipe online, I had a flood of messages in my Instagram & Facebook inboxes, as well as comments on my post. I’ve heard you loud and clear: you WANT this recipe, and you want it NOW! A few kitchen notes before getting started Plan ahead –…
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Everyday Crêpes (Thin Pancakes)
Crêpes are one of those foods that I used to think of as ‘special occasion food.’ I did not grow up eating them, and knew them only from breakfast restaurants, and a few scattered crêperies around the city. They always seemed a little fancy to me, so I shied away from as I thought…
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Tangy Turmeric Pickled Eggs
Before I get into this – let me just say that these are not your grandfather’s pickled eggs. I used to find the sheer idea of pickled eggs absolutely repulsive. That is, until my boyfriend decided to make these and I (reluctantly) tasted one. I must add that I’m not that much into pickles,…
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Horray Halushki!
My comfort foods come in many shapes and sizes, but all share a common trait: they are all meals that I ate as a child. Peanut butter and cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, baked beans… generally some simple, cheap, good stuff. Also on my list are a few of my mother’s Slovak dishes, including…
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Panettone French Toast
Sometimes, I procrastinate. This recipe is something that I’ve wanted to make for years. YEARS. Why have I never done it? Procrastination, my friends. Well, that, and severe lack of Panettone. Now that I live in Little, Little Italy (Lasalle), there is an abundance of this fluffy Italian treat – at all times of…
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Frittata Frittata
Is there anything prettier than a frittata? When done right, this easy meal makes for a stellar sunday brunch centrepiece. The awesome thing about these that the variation possibilities are endless. Veggies, meats, cheeses… Mix and match your favourite combo, arrange it in the dish, pour your egg mixture over it, bake, and voila!…
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Buckwheat Pancakes – Gluten Free!
I’d like to introduce to you a humble little superfood that may already be hiding in your pantry. It’s a little seed that is often mistaken as a grain, and goes by a few different names. Soba. Kasha. Groats. Yes, as you may have already guessed, I’m talking about buckwheat. I call it a…
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Stellar Brunch (Oven-baked french toast with caramel sauce)
Springtime peeked it’s shy little head out to say hello to us Montrealers this week, and I instantly felt excited & inspired. There’s just something about warm weather and sunshine that get me into a crafty mood. Quite a good time to be feeling creative, as I’ve had a lot of decorating to do…
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Petits Délices (vanilla pots de creme with brown sugar caramel)
Mouth watering. Impressive. Unbelievably simple. Creamy. Refreshing. Amazing. Need more adjectives? Try out the recipe and come up with your own! Thanks to Lisa over at Bites of Sweetness for her inspiration. Vanilla Pots-de-Creme with Brown Sugar Caramel what you’ll need 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk 6 large egg…