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overhead view two open tacos on a white plate beside cilantro, lime and colourful bowls of guacamole and queso

Authentic Mexican Huitlacoche Tacos

April 14, 2024

The truffle of Mexico. 

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Side view of a white bowl filled with pale green vichyssoise on a wood board. A glass of white wine, floral napkin and chives around it.

A Slightly Rogue Vichyssoise

March 24, 2024

But just slightly. 

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Funghi Fritto

March 3, 2024

Fancy fried mushrooms. 

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The Antojitos My Family Went Crazy For

February 7, 2024

Starting the night or ending it, these are perfect. 

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Two red ramekins topped with crusty mashed potato on a wooden board with scattered thyme and mushrooms

Lentil Mushroom Shepherd's Pie

January 7, 2024

Hearty and robust, you will never miss the meat in this comforting classic.

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Ravioli all'Uovo

December 31, 2023

Runny egg yolk in pastry, like this one from La Cucina Italiana, turns humble ingredients into pure decadence. 

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Overnight Stock

December 24, 2023

It really can't get any easier. 

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Overhead shot of a white plate on a wood board with bright orange carrots on a thick, white yogurt sauce with green pesto, red pomegranate seeds, and flecks of pistachio

Carrots with Pistachio Pesto, Pomegranate and Lemony Yogurt

December 17, 2023

Deliciously different. 

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An overhead view of a glass bowl of white, spreadable cheese on a wood board, a cheese knife beside it and nuts scattered around

Fromage Fort

December 10, 2023

Pure genius.

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A white plate with pumpkin and chickpea curry and toasted naan sitting on a wood board beside a glass of white wine and brown linen napkin

Pumpkin Chickpea Curry

December 3, 2023

A delicous way to use up all that canned pumpkin.

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A white bowl filled with red and purple mixed vegetables on a wood board. Beside it is a cut purple cabbage, half a red radicchio and half a red onion, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate arils scattered about.

Festive Red Salad

November 19, 2023

Bold and striking, add some pizzazz to the brown tones of the holiday table. 

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An overhead image of puff pastry pinwheels on a cake stand, one sitting on a white marble counter beside it. Thyme scattered around and a rumpled kitchen towel off to the side.

Ham + Swiss Pinwheels

November 12, 2023

Or, tartiflette roulades as the fancy people say.

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a wheel of camembert in a wood box, topped wth a pile of sauteed mushrooms and rosemary, toasted baguette piled beside it.

Baked Camembert with Wild Mushrooms

November 5, 2023

A beloved blast from the past.

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a white plate filled with roasted mixed nuts and a sprig of rosemary

Sweet and Spicy Roast Nuts

October 29, 2023

A perfect party snack. 

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2 red cococottes of macaroni and cheese on a wood board a glass and bottle of red wine in the background

Four Cheese Macaroni

October 22, 2023

Wear your elastic waistband pants. 

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Chef Michael Olson smiling and holding his book, Living High Off the Hog

Chef Michael Olson's Pork Schnitzel

October 15, 2023

The epitome of German efficiency, this is on the table in under 30 minutes. 

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Duck Confit for the Dinner Party Win

October 1, 2023

The ultimate make-ahead meal.  

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An overview shot of a half empty pan of lasagna, a slice sitting on a white plate beside it, with a bowl of greens off to the side, along with a bottle of red wine a glass of red wine.

Mushroom Lasagna

September 24, 2023

The LBD of dinner parties. 

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a white bowl filled with hearty minestrone. beside the bowl is a hunk of crumbly parmesan on a wood board and a rust coloured napkin with a wood spoon

Classic Minestrone

September 17, 2023

A cozy kitchen project. 

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The Best Pasta Dough Recipe

September 10, 2023

Foolproof, straight-forward, and fantastic results everytime. 

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A chicken leg in the centre of a white serving plate, crispy potatoes to one side, sautéed Swiss chard on the other.

Wine Braised Chicken Legs with Rosemary, Bacon, and Garlic

September 3, 2023

A cozy weekend dinner. 

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Cottage Worthy Lobster Rolls

August 27, 2023

The official meal of summer. 

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How to Make a Proper Salad Dressing

August 20, 2023

Never buy bottled again.

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the top view of a jar of pickled cherries with spices, fresh cherries and bay leaves scattered around the jar on a wood board

How to Pickle Anything

August 13, 2023

Tis the season.

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a small pile of coconut shrimp on a wood board surrounded by bowls of cucumber salad, pineapple salad and hot sauce

Thai Coconut Shrimp

August 6, 2023

A few thoughts on a delicious recipe.

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A white platter of corn salad, topped with pink onions, red radishes and green specks of cilantro, sitting on a wood table in the sun

Charred Corn Salad with Pickled Onions and Cilantro

July 23, 2023

A delicious riff on Mexican street corn.

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a wood board overflowing with bread, vegetables, olives and three different dips, on a patio table

Party Dip Board

July 16, 2023

Move over, butter board. 

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Scallop on a white plate decorated by red chili peppers, micro greens, a toasted pistachios in a pool of lemon oil. Beside the dish is a glass of white wine.

Scallop Crudo

July 9, 2023

A stylish starter for any dinner party.

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A white bowl filled with shrimp and chorizo with a glass of white wine beside the bowl on a blue striped blanket

Spicy and Saucy Shrimp and Chorizo

July 2, 2023

Simple, delicious, and fast. 

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Strawberry and arugula salad on a white plate with strawberries and pistachios scattered around it on a wood board

Arugula Salad with Pickled Strawberries, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Pistachios

June 25, 2023

Make the most of strawberry season.

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Grilled Halibut and Prawns with Summer Vegetable Fricassee and Garlic Scape Pesto

June 18, 2023

Wow, that’s a mouthful. Thankfully, A really tasty one.

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A serving bowl of pasta salad beside a smaller bowl. A floral napkin and glass of rosé are beside it.

Pasta Salad with Asparagus, Peas, and Pancetta in a Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette

June 11, 2023

This is a really good pasta salad. 

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A white bowl with a mix of artichokes, peas and fave beans, garnished with a basil leaf

Ontario Vignarola

June 4, 2023

Our local take on a Roman classic.

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Chef Michael Olson, holding his cookbook in front of a barbecue filled with meat

Chef Michael Olson's Spice Rubbed Pork Loin

May 28, 2023

Super delicious. Stunningly easy. 

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Overhead view of rectangular tart filled with asparagus, purple olives and cheese, on a wood board with a sharp knife to the side

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart

May 21, 2023

Easy, elegant... this tart takes the cake. 

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A bowl of gnocchi on a wood board, green ramps laced throughout, a glass of white wine beside the bowl and a wedge of parmesan beside it.

Pasta with Ramps and Pancetta

May 14, 2023

It’s ramp season!

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