Hello October! Cooler mornings, changing leaves and departing geese: it’s a textbook autumn here in Nova Scotia. Items on our fall bucket list are getting checked off each week like apple picking with the kiddos and a soup swap with my cookbook club. The next event on the calendar is Thanksgiving. My turkey is ordered... Original article: Thanksgiving Menu Ideas ..read more

Here’s a hearty, one-pot meal that perfect for fall: Turkish-style spiced lentils with tender squash and chicken, bolstered with seasonal greens. Zero waste. One pan. Comfort food. Seasonal ingredients. And ready in under an hour. There’s a lot to love about this recipe. I know I’ve been sharing a lot of Mediterranean recipes lately, but... Original article: Spiced Lentils with Squash and Chicken ..read more

30 cozy and easy fall dinner ideas and recipes for the busy home cook. The return to a school schedule in fall is always a welcome routine. It also means we have to get serious about dinner ideas. Casual summer suppers are replaced with slightly more intentional eats; that’s just what works best for us.... Original article: Easy Fall Dinner Ideas and Recipes ..read more

A delicious summer salad mash-up, plus a quick and simple Caesar dressing recipe. This recipe was born out of my zero waste mindset in the kitchen and love of a summertime BLT sandwich. Recently I found myself with leftovers from two different barbecue events: a classic pasta salad, Caesar dressing and heaps of shredded lettuce.... Original article: BLT Caesar Pasta Salad ..read more

Every July I grab a pen and paper and jot down a list of summer dinner ideas to tape to the fridge. I abandon the trusty braises and slow cooker meals that have I’ve relied on during the cooler months, and switch gears completely. Today I’m sharing that list with you in case you need a little inspiration for fresh! simple! approachable! hot weather family food. These hero recipes are for the time-strapped, budget-conscious home cook who still wants to enjoy delicious, seasonal eats. I’m covering quick weeknight meals to throw together when you’ve been at the beach all day, as well as more elab ..read more

Grilling should be simple, and this decadent main dish is exactly that! These Spiced Lamb Chops with Hummus sing with the flavours of the Mediterranean, and are ready in under 30 minutes. June is when I get really fired up about grilling (pardon the pun). It’s when I can trust that the weather won’t turn on me, up here in Nova Scotia, which makes for a more relaxing and enjoyable cooking experience. Most often, I prefer grilling to be quick and effortless; a means to a flavourful dinner that feeds the family. Today’s recipe is exactly that: no fuss, but serving up big bold flavours. Bookmark t ..read more

A nourishing, zero waste recipe, featuring the bold flavours of the Mediterranean in one hearty salad. Earthy lentils, salty cheese, tangy lemon and smoky onion, all tied together with a herby green olive dressing, makes this Mediterranean lentil salad recipe an absolute knockout. If you’ve tired of your usual salads, I can promise that this one is astonishingly tasty. Serve it up as a side dish at your next barbecue or enjoy it as weekday dinner on a warm summer evening. It also works very well as a do-ahead lunch or pot-luck entree. Rest assured, I’m also giving you lots of options for subst ..read more

Dressing or dip, this versatile Herby Ranch Dip is creamy and delicious, easy to make, and uses ingredients you have on hand. This herby ranch dip is where delicious meets practical! It was developed with my usual zero waste cooking habits at the forefront of my mind, but with the need for a tasty summertime dip that goes with everything. Inspired by the first fresh chives sprouting in my herb garden, this herby ranch dip is designed to help you waste less food, such as wilted herbs and dairy dregs, and at the same, time, eat more vegetables. It’s going to become your go-to dip recipe for spri ..read more

An easy, overnight dinner roll that’s brushed with pesto and served as a side dish for soups and pastas. There’s always a place on the table for a soft, squishy pull-apart dinner roll, and these simple pesto buns are one of our favourites. They are a variation on a traditional Pampushky – a Ukrainian roll made with an overnight sponge and brushed with a garlic-parsley oil. Our version coats the crusty buns with a zesty pesto olive oil, making them the perfect accompaniment to soups and pasta dishes. Read on for the recipe! Pampushky A beloved staple in Ukrainian cuisine, pampushky are fat buns ..read more

Happy Spring! We’ve made it through the darkest months of the year; we deserve to celebrate with something sweet. From decadent chocolate bakes to light and fruit-forward cakes, here’s all the inspiration for springtime dessert recipes you need for the next few months. Stock up on lemons and eggs (mini eggs, too), source a few bundles of local rhubarb, and you’re all set to play in the kitchen! Fruit Dessert Recipes This is my favourite category of springtime dessert recipes. I adore how rhubarb bursts on the scene with its bold, tangy flavour. It really wakes up the palate after a long winter ..read more