I honestly think the last time I had Cornish hens was at my cousin's bar mitzvah in 1969. Back then, they were all the rage at special occasions and were considered a "step up" from a lowly piece of chicken. But come on. Are these not the purdiest things ever? A perfect individual mini chicken ... READ the POST
Baked Spinach Chicken Gnocchi with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce
Are you ready for this? I think you are. An easy weeknight meal with BIG TIME flavour. I don't serve gnocchi that often but I do know it's something I would love to learn to make from scratch and by gosh, I'm gonna do it. Especially after watching my daughter-in-law host a gnocchi party last ... READ the POST
Citrus & Garlic Salmon Skewers
I know what you're thinking. Enough with the chicken dishes already. It's time to move on. Well? Here you go. One of my favourite salmon dishes, and truth be told, one of the easiest meals this side of the Mississippi River. (Oh, and I don't even live near the Mississippi River, but I liked ... READ the POST
Winter Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese & Asian Blackberry Vinaigrette
Yep. Another salad made with everything I had in the fridge. It's clearly my favourite way to throw together a recipe with only one small hitch. I have to remember what I put INTO the bowl. From time to time, I find I need to look at the finished photos to piece together the ingredient list. A ... READ the POST
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter
I just had one of those "OMG I FORGOT TO POST THIS" moments and although I'm knee deep in Rosh Hashanah prep I'm bringing you a recipe that's furthest thing from traditional Jewish fare ever. Now, posting this the day before the start of the Jewish New Year is going to definitely garner me a seat ... READ the POST
Black Sesame & Herb Double Cheese Twists
As we go into week 8 of our kitchen renovation, I am experiencing deep baking withdrawal. Although I have to admit, being ovenless has been an acceptable excuse for not cooking and baking. I thought it would be relaxing and a well deserved break, but to be honest, it's been hard.....like really ... READ the POST