Rhubarb and Cod

Wild Rice Stuffed Squash with Pomegranate & Feta

December 8, 2020 No Comments

The holiday season is officially here and it’s a bit of a bummer, to be honest. Here in Toronto, we are in lockdown 2.0, so we’re keeping our Hanukkah and Christmas celebrations small. Like, super small, like, two people and two cats small. And since I’m not entertaining a large crowd at any point this December, I don’t really need to have a vegetarian option on hand. But in spite of my omnivorous household, I felt compelled to offer you my usual veggie holiday option that isn’t a sad afterthought. Say hello to this Wild Rice Stuffed Squash with Pomegranate and Feta.

Cakes, Dessert

Apple Spice Cheesecake with Calvados

December 4, 2020 No Comments

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With the holidays creeping ever closer, we all have sweet things on the brain. From gingerbread houses to steamed puddings, this is sugar’s peak season. Now, obviously, a cookie obsession takes hold of us every December, but this year, with the COVID of it all, the need for dessert magic is all the more acute. For many of us, the treats we leave on the porches of friends and family will be the closest we physically get to one another. So, everything we can’t say with a hug will have to be said with a box of cookies or a tray of squares or, in my case, a quarter of this Apple Spice Cheesecake. No pressure or anything.

Beef, Grains & Legumes

Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Meatballs w/ Pearl Barley

December 1, 2020 No Comments

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There is snow on the ground and holiday lights on my house, which means it is finally acceptable to eat my weight in comfort food. Okay, so maybe I do that all year round. But there is something far more satisfying about tucking into a bowl of cozy deliciousness when your cheeks are stinging from the cold. The outside world may be transforming into a beautiful yet inhospitable place, but all those frosted toes and damp clothes make dishes like today’s Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Meatballs taste that much better. Nothing like a side of suffering to make comfort food all the more comforting.

Fritters & Dumplings, Leftovers, Poultry

Leftover Turkey Samosas with Cranberry Chutney

November 27, 2020 No Comments

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I don’t know about you, but after a few evenings of holiday dinner leftovers, I want anything but. Unfortunately, holiday leftovers rarely run out before my interest does. And that’s why I’m always thinking up new and interesting ways to completely transform the remains of the day. I want whatever I make with my leftovers to bear almost no resemblance to its former self. Case in point – these Leftover Turkey Samosas with Cranberry Chutney.