Inspired by your typical Pesto, this nut and dairy-free version of the sauce can be used in vinaigrettes, added to warm vegetables, used as the perfect sauce on pasta or simply to marinate a chicken breast or fish. Any way you choose to use it, Pesto Sauce will add a huge burst of flavour! Basil…
What makes you tick?
I love entertaining. When I have people in my home, I love feeding them and finding out what makes them tick. I also love teaching. So, entertaining is a great time to learn about other people’s successes and challenges in the kitchen. I can often anticipate questions and provide answers, but it’s incredible how so…
The Kids are ALRIGHT!
There are so many talented kids in today’s generation. You name it, kids excel at it. Whatever their ‘hobbies’, they train like professionals. They cook, sing, dance, program computers, take competitive gymnastics, play high level hockey, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, football and probably even compete in making ceramics! It’s great to see them step away…
Easy-Peasy Chocolate Pudding
Whether satisfying your sweet tooth or looking for a healthy treat for your kids, this chocolate pudding will hit the spot. So simple to make and so tasty, it’s guaranteed to become a staple in your family. Easy-peasy Chocolate Pudding (Makes about 4 cups) What You’ll Need: Fine mesh strainer 3 ½ cups (875 mL)…
Baby, I Like Your Style
Cook like a Rock Star When I was a young cook attending culinary school in Florida, I was always star struck by the city’s best chefs. They were rock stars! And I wanted to be just like them. Their plates were their canvas, and every dish had numerous elements that would typically encompass eight or…
Wild Mushroom Salad
This incredibly fresh salad can be made days in advance and assembled just before your guests (or family) arrive. Wild Mushroom Salad (Makes 4 servings) What you’ll need: 4 cups (1 L) roughly chopped mushrooms (see tips) 1 cup (250 mL) roughly chopped onions 3 tbsp (45 mL) finely chopped garlic ¼ cup (50 mL)…
Reality Bites
THE BOOK OF FACES “Today is the Tomorrow I worried about Yesterday” The other day, a friend posted the following on social media, ‘May your life be as good as it looks on Facebook’. How awesome would that be? Right? So I asked myself – what does my life on social media look like? Are…
Clean Fudge Brownies
The smell and taste of these brownies is so authentic, you will swear you were cheating! CLEAN FUDGE BROWNIES RECIPE (Makes about 16 brownies) What You’ll Need: Parchment or silicone pad lined 9 x 9 baking dish ¾ cup (175 mL) maple syrup ¾ cup (175 mL) raw cacao powder ½ cup (125 mL) avocado…
Father and Son
The Greatest (and busiest) two weeks of my life I’m a dad. A very proud dad. I’m also a husband, chef, musician, sales leader and philanthropist. But these last two weeks have definitely exhausted my dad role. I’ve been insanely busy, crazy emotional and incredibly grateful – often all at once. 18 months ago, my…
Macaroons
Simply the easiest cookie you will ever make. It may just be the tastiest too! With only two ingredients, this recipe is all about technique. Macaroons (Makes about 12 Macaroons) What You’ll Need: Silicone pad or parchment paper lined baking sheet (see tips) 2 cups (500 mL) finely shredded unsweetened coconut ¾ cup (175 mL)…