How-to: The Perfect Butter Pie Crust
As I mentioned many times, I'm very busy and I don't always have time to make everything from scratch (ok I lie... I'm not that busy but very lazy). I usually prepare the filling for pies and pour...
View ArticleKiss Pies
Pinterest is a great place to find fun, delicious and original recipes. I came upon this recipe on Pinterest and had to try the. What better time than Valentine’s day to try KISS pies!! I used a...
View ArticleHow-to: Shuck Oysters
Valentine’s day is tomorrow! One of the most perfect dish to serve your sweetheart (aside from mountains and mountains of chocolates) are oysters.The legend has it that Casanova, the 18thCenury lover...
View ArticleHappy Valentine's Day with Chocolate stuffed Raspberries
Today is Valentine's Day and you forgot to prepare a special treat for your special someone? Not to worry! I have the quickest and easiest little treat for you! Only 2 ingredients and you can...
View ArticleAsian Pork Dumplings with Ponzu Sauce
Dumplings and Gyozas are one of my favourite appetizer or light lunch. Since I am trying to cut down on my carb intake these days, I’ve been missing them dearly. That is until I found this brilliant...
View ArticleSpicy Edamame
Edamame, or soybean, is a great snack rich in vitamin C, B and E and antioxidants (for a strong immune system and reducing risks of cancer). They are also high in protein, low in fat and will help you...
View ArticleThai Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Around the corner from my home, there is a delicious restaurant that prepares all the best Thai specialties. Aside from their delicious shrimp Pad Thai, my favourite dish is the satay chicken with...
View ArticleChorizo-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Red Pepper Sauce
I’m a planner. From 9 to 5 I organize other’s lives and the rest of the time I try to organize my own (having quite figured out that one yet…) I love to make lists and have plans. I usually plan all...
View ArticleCoconut Shrimp with Honey Mustard Sauce
Coconut shrimps are a delicious and healthy snacks to serve at your next party. You can prepare the shrimps in advance and freeze them to bake them later. Coat the shrimps with the coconut mixture,...
View ArticleCookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
Cookies baking in the oven smell delicious but I have to say that I have a soft spot for cookie dough. A spoonful of this sticky, gooey and sweet dough makes my day every time!This recipe of cookie...
View ArticleJerk Chicken
What you may not know about me is that I am a HUGE James Bond fan. I’ve watched each movie many, many times. My favorite one has to be Goldfinger. I love everything about that movie: the suave...
View ArticleBlackened Cod with Mango Salad
I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and it wasn’t pretty… My hair is dull, I have deep, dark circles under my eyes and my complexion is no longer fair; it’s officially white with blue...
View ArticleThe Sweet Chihuahua
As I mentioned yesterday I’ve been dreaming of white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and relaxation. Things have been quite chaotic at work and I would sell my mother (désolée maman…) for a...
View ArticleHow-to: Poach an Egg
For the longest time I was under the impression that poaching an egg was very difficult. I read many articles and watched many tutorials on youtube on how to poach the perfect egg. There are a lot of...
View ArticleBacon-Wrapped Asparagus
This is a quick side you can prepare to serve with pretty much any piece of meat or as a side to your eggs for brunch (top a poached egg on top of the asparagus – delish!)If you have thinner asparagus,...
View ArticleLe Croque-Monsieur
It will not surprise you to know that some of the best meals I’ve ever had were in Paris. What may surprise you is that one of the best croque-monsieur I’ve ever had was at the Charles de Gaulle...
View ArticleMushroom Soup
I love soups: they are easy to prepare, can be frozen and quickly reheated for lunch or dinner and with all the different options, the possibilities and recipes are endless!This mushroom soup is a bit...
View ArticleTwo-Minute Microwave Brownie
Sometimes a girl just needs chocolate. A rarely crave something sweet but when it does happen, I need it NOW. This recipe is the perfect fix when a craving hits me. With only a few cooking tools and...
View ArticleTomato & Ricotta Tart
This last weekend in Toronto was sunny, warm and you can almost believe that spring had finally arrived. To celebrate the end of a long, cold and snowy winter, I wanted to prepare a dish for lunch...
View ArticleCheesesteak in a Pepper
Growing up, my dad would prepare these incredible hot sandwiches we call sous-marins (French for a Sub, or submarine, for the long and narrow shape of the bread it’s served in). His sandwiches were a...
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