Kicked Up Tea Sandwiches: Greek Chicken Salad, Curry Hummus, Chipotle Egg Salad

3 musts while visiting the royal city of London: enjoy afternoon tea with friends at The Orangery at Kensington Palace; always say ‘yes’ to upgrading to the unlimited champagne option at Kensington Palace; wear a fancy (handmade) hat whilst drinking tea at Kensington Palace – it’s only proper.      London is such a vibrant and historic city… Read More

Mexican Street Corn

Sometimes the best, most authentic food from around the world can be found from the street vendors outside, waiting to make you their local specialty. Typically, the food is cheaper than a restaurant but just as delicious because they will get ingredients from their own backyard or a local farmer. You can see what they are making,… Read More

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce

What does one do when going on a road trip from NYC to Montreal? Make Vietnamese summer rolls for the ride, of course! Who says you need to be unhealthy or have terrible roadside food on a lovely scenic drive? These are so simple to make and perfect to have packed in your car for a… Read More

Grilled Peach and Ricotta Crostini

I love anything on bread! You really can’t go wrong by mixing a few things together or even getting crazy with the ingredients and serving it on toasty bread. Crostini’s are perfect for hors d’oeuvres at a party or simply as a snack. They are so versatile but this is one of my favourite flavour combinations…. Read More

Pea and Mint Coconut Alfredo

Yes, this tastes every bit as beautiful and delicious as it looks. The coconut milk gives it a lovely sweet taste, which contrasts perfectly with the saltiness from the cheese, and the lemon and mint add a nice refreshing accent to the peppery radish and earthy pumpkin seeds. This dish is so bright and summery, yet cheesy and… Read More

Konnichiwa: Teriyaki Tofu with Saké Soba Noodles

A wonderful friend and coworker approached me asking if I had any delicious vegetarian Japanese recipes. I realized that even though I love going to sushi restaurants and eating everything, I have never cooked a Japanese meal before – so I took this as a challenge. Japan is an incredibly beautiful and vibrant country filled… Read More