Funfetti Shortbread Cut-Out Cookies
Simple Bites | Whole food for the family table.
by Aimee
5d ago
A sprinkle-filled, rolled shortbread cookie that melts in your mouth. Great fun for kids’ parties or springtime holidays. Every year at Easter, the kids and I make a variation of shortbread cut-out cookies, using our bunny and chick cookie cutters. Some years they are dipped in chocolate or layered with jam; other years we play with sprinkles. They always bring so much joy, both as a kitchen project, and shared with friends for a springtime tea party. I simply had to serve up the easy recipe for you to try. A classic shortbread cookie never goes out of style, so keep this recipe in your back p ..read more
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White Fish and Leek Chowder
Simple Bites | Whole food for the family table.
by Aimee
2w ago
A rustic, comforting fish chowder that comes together easily and is ready in under an hour. My new favourite chowder is fragrant and brothy, filled with chunks of haddock and tender white potatoes. A maritimer should always have a handy chowder recipe at the ready, however I’ve found that most are overly thick and cloying. This white fish and leek chowder is rustic and wholesome, mostly because it features affordable fish instead of a pot full of seafood. However, if you’re looking for a shellfish extravaganza, try my Simple Cioppino or head straight for an East Coast Seafood Boil. This simple ..read more
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Chocolate Truffle Layer Cake
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by Aimee
1M ago
A decadent and foolproof one-bowl cake that’s perfect for celebrations, or an everyday bake when a craving for chocolate arises. I hesitated to bring one more chocolate cake to the blog, but this towering, velvety chocolate truffle layer cake is the last recipe you will ever need. Three layers of a delicate sour cream chocolate cake sandwiched together with a whipped, intense chocolate frosting make for a memorable dessert and the grande finale to any gathering. Loved by all, it is our go-to cake for a birthday celebration. It’s my Galentine’s pot-luck cake, sliced up and shared with girlfrien ..read more
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A Beet Recipe Round-Up
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by Aimee
1M ago
Ten recipes for cooking and baking with the versatile winter beet. Inspiration for every meal of the day, plus dessert. Beets are coming home with me at every farmers market these days. Not merely because there’s less selection for locally grown vegetables in February, but beets are a winter staple in the Simple Bites kitchen. With my Ukrainian heritage, I come by my love of beets honestly; it’s just in our DNA. However, it was my years as a fine dining chef that opened my eyes to the versatility of this humble root vegetable. I had one mentor who’s favourite vegetable was The Beet and we feat ..read more
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Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls
Simple Bites | Whole food for the family table.
by Aimee
2M ago
Batch cooking helps these Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls come together quickly. It’s a well-balanced weeknight dinner that the whole family loves. We eat a lot of big nourishing power bowls in January. It just works well to have pre-cooked food stashed in the fridge and freezer, and family members can build their own dinners. These versatile chicken meatballs can be prepped in big batches and frozen, ready for when you need a fast meal. They are light and full of flavour, thanks to fresh ginger, green onions and a splash of sesame oil. The Versatile Chicken Meatball In January, we eat from the pa ..read more
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Secrets to a Successful Cookbook Club
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by Aimee
2M ago
“Some say that home cooking is doomed, but I am convinced that the golden age of home cooking is yet to come…In this world of screens and anxiety, to talk about cooking feels like something that is real and honest and good.” Bee Wilson, The Secrets of Cooking Five years ago I wrote How (and why) to Start a Cookbook Club. It was a response to the questions I was frequently asked about my newly organized group here in Halifax, a sort of dinner-club-slash-book-club. I’m thrilled to say that we are still going strong, with many of our original members, and several delightful new additions. We’ve ..read more
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A Simple Life Hack for the Best Omelet Recipe
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by Aimee
2M ago
Among the seemingly infinite wisdom of Bee Wilson’s new book, The Secrets of Cooking, a simple life hack for the best omelet recipe jumped out at me. Friends, better and easier omelets are just a step away, thanks to one ingredient. As food writers collectively predict their culinary trends for the new year, I’m, yet again, serving up a classic dish: the omelet. Sure, I’m curious about hot new flavours and fads, but there are some foods that deliver nostalgia, comfort and nourishment, and that is appealing to me. Paired with a slice of cinnamon swirl spelt toast, and a light green salad, there ..read more
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French Onion Pot Roast
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by Aimee
2M ago
A classic winter soup meets a comforting braised dinner in this French Onion Pot Roast recipe mash-up. It’s a delicious one-pot meal from the pantry that is full of flavour, and freezer friendly, too. After the bustle of the holidays, it’s time to sit back and embrace slow cooking with big, lucious flavours. In this recipe, a trusty food processor does most of the work, while the oven transforms the pot roast into a meltingly tender beef dinner. My French onion pot roast has a rather East Coast spin, with our beloved pure maple syrup enhancing the caramelized onions and a generous pour of (hom ..read more
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The Best Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
Simple Bites | Whole food for the family table.
by Aimee
3M ago
I can’t quite remember when Italian chopped salad became synonymous with Christmastime in our home, but as soon as I see the radicchio display at my local market in December, my mind goes right to this Nancy Silverton favourite. It’s a pre-Noel staple, balancing out the sugar high of my annual cookie swaps, and sticking around long after Santa’s visit to help us use up leftover meats and cheese from the deli drawer. The Italian chopped salad is a holiday lunch for all when no one wants to cook and a pot-luck mainstay for casual gatherings with friends. This famous chopped salad has taken many ..read more
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Cranberry Recipe Round-Up
Simple Bites | Whole food for the family table.
by Aimee
3M ago
It’s official. Cranberries are my favourite Christmas holiday flavour. I love the vivid pop of colour and bright, tangy flavour they bring to every dish, both sweet or savoury. ‘Tis the season for this local fruit, both wild growing and cultivated in bogs all around Nova Scotia. Whether you enjoy them fresh or dried, cranberries deserve a spot on the holiday table. In this cranberry recipe round up, I’m showcasing some of my favourite recipes from the Simple Bites archives to inspire a kitchen project or two. From easy appetizers to breakfast bakes, showstopper desserts and preserves, there’s ..read more
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