Biscuits are a family favourite, especially around holidays! There are plenty of biscuit recipes out there that claim they are the best, but I must say this is my go-to recipe when I need some homemade biscuits in my life! These savoury cheddar onion biscuits are delicious and a nice change to the more [...]

Definition of Risotto: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese) Risotto has to be one of the best ways to enjoy rice! While many people often shiver in fear when they even think about cooking a risotto, it really is not that difficult. Take a deep breath and [...]

The fall weather is finally here (hard not to notice the cold weather and the countless advertisements for pumpkin spice this and pumpkin spice that!), well I've started to think a lot more about soups and warm dishes to enjoy after a long day. One of my personal favourites is this potato leek soup! [...]

I have fond memories from when I was little of walking into my grandmothers kitchen and there be hundreds of Jam Jam cookies on the counters, tables and chairs, they were everywhere and anywhere she could put them! She used to make enough for the whole family to eat and take home. This is [...]

I love homemade jam (I mean who doesn't!) but I always put off making it as its very time consuming and loaded with sugar! Well it seems I've found a solution!! This jam recipe is a real time saver and had no refined sugars (added bonus!!). Its completely customizable and a healthy substitute for [...]

With summer coming to a close and school starting up life is getting rather hectic if you ask me! The last thing I want to be worried about if what are we going to have for supper. I don’t want to have to come home from work and spend the entire night in the [...]

Portion control is always an issue when I make dishes, as it is very easy to fill your plate at the dinner table. These tomato tortilla quiches are an excellent way to keep portions where they should be. This recipe is easy to prepare ahead of time and very quick! There is also lot [...]

Routines are hard to break and they can make lunch time a drag when your constantly bringing the same 3 or 4 meals to work. Try something quick and new each week to brighten up your day and make lunchtime more exciting! New lunchtime meals don’t have to be hard, expensive or time consuming. [...]

The first new potatoes of the season are always the real sign of summer to me. Fresh early potatoes boiled with butter is a go to but there are lots of other ways to use early potatoes in creative ways. After working all day I was lacking motivation to cook a real meal and [...]