10 ingredients or lessLemon & Dill Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Fresh and feisty, these sprouts are a great side dish for Thanksgiving. Or you could do what I did and make a meal out of them, because pan-roasted brussel sprouts rock!
link loveFriday Finds: 11.11.16
Fun internet links cause it's Fri-YAY!
recipesMushroom, Rosemary & Thyme Challah Stuffing
Challah stuffing because stuffing makes everything better :)
dinnerTurducken Roulade
Here, it’s full on Christmas already. The stores are decked out, the Christmas music is playing, and there are already holiday sales. Being that it’s only November, it’s a long wait to Santa. Mike and I blame the early onslaught of...
link loveFriday Finds: 10.14.16
Links on Grey Poupon rap lyrics, cumin lamb noodles, a Japanese anime that I'm dying to watch, and much more! All for your Fri-YAY reading pleasure :)
dinnerHot Roast Turkey
Are you guys turkey fans? I’m a HUGE turkey lover. I know a lot of people only eat turkey because of tradition, but I really love the stuff! This year my mom isn’t hosting her typical Thanksgiving. There won’t be...
buying guide2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Happy Friday! It’s the day after Thanksgiving and that means it’s time for leftovers and the start of the holiday season! My eyes get extra sparkly right around now because it really is the most wonderful time of the year....
chinese foodSweet and Sour Crispy Chicken Strips
Mike and I spent the last week or so in Iceland and I’m completely smitten. I feel like this country has it all: gorgeously fluffy sheep, black sand beaches, glaciers, and an increased chance of seeing the aurora. We had been...
dinnerTurkey Pho Recipe
We had Thanksgiving at my brother’s house this year (back when it was Canadian Thanksgiving, over a month ago!) and the part I was most looking forward to was the leftovers: specifically, the turkey bones. I had thought that my...
link loveFriday Links: 11.29.2014
It’s Friday! Are you guys out Black Friday shopping? Even if I were in the States, I definitely wouldn’t be – I can’t bear crowds. Which is slightly hilarious considering how crowded Tokyo is. But, the thing is, there are tonnes...
30 minutes or lessTurkey Fried Rice Recipe
Maybe you don’t want to make a whole turkey for Thanksgiving. Or maybe you’re already looking forward to turkey leftovers. Whatever you might be feeling, this turkey fried rice is for you! It’s perfect for when you’re looking for a...
10 ingredients or lessPan Roasted Honey Garlic Brussels Sprouts Recipe
I had a childhood friend who was obsessed with brussels sprouts. She loved eating them boiled and plain – no salt, no seasoning, nothing. She loved them so much that it never occurred to her that not everyone felt the same way. I went over for a sleepover...
breakfastSunday Brunch: Crispy Stuffing Cakes with Quail Eggs Recipe
The best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, am I right? But, to be honest, I’m truly and utterly obsessed with all leftovers. Sometimes I’ll purposely make an absurd amount of food so that I can wander over to the...
link loveFriday Links: 11.21.2014
I’ve been wide awake and bleary eyed at three in the morning every single day since arriving in Tokyo (thanks jet lag!) The trains shut down here at 12 or 1 am, so I’ve had plenty of time to randomly surf...
entertainingLemongrass Stuffing Recipe
Seems like there’s a great divide on stuffing vs. dressing. Technically, this isn’t stuffing because it hasn’t been stuffed inside a bird (hard to do when you just braise a leg) but regardless, I like my stuffing unstuffed and baked...
30 minutes or lessMiso Butter Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I know I say everything is my favorite, but seriously, mashed potatoes are my be all, end all. I just love, love, love them and have been known to eat mashed potatoes as a meal. Even when I was little I...
link loveFriday Links: 11.14.2014
It’s been cold and sunny all week and I’m loving it! Frozen cheeks, puffs of breath in the air, and cozy meals in are what I’ve been all about. I’ve also been getting crazy organized with packing and reorganizing everything...
dinnerLemongrass Braised Turkey Legs Recipe
I LOVE any holiday that revolves around eating, so it’s no surprise that Thanksgiving is a pretty exciting day (okay, week) around these parts. While I love getting together with family and sitting at a giant table laden with food,...
10 ingredients or lessSunday Brunch: Spaghetti and Eggs Recipe
It’s Sunday! You know what that means: it’s time for Sunday Brunch. Why don’t you skip the line and make brunch at home this week? The coffee’s truly bottomless, the booze doesn’t have a crazy markup and you can chill...
link loveFriday Links: 10.10.2014
Woah, would you look at that – it’s 10-10 today! You know that whole golden birthday thing where if your birthday is on, say the 16th and you’re turning 16, it’s a big celebration? My golden birthday was when I...
dinnerKalbi Baby Back Ribs Recipe
I used to be considered somewhat of a “baby back ribs expert” in my family. Back in high school I had an obsession with barbecue baby back ribs. I didn’t have a DIY smoker or anything like that. Nope, I...
recipesOven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Fish Sauce Recipe
I am a brussel sprout fiend. It wasn’t always so, but now, I am a true brussel sprout lover. Growing up we never ate brussel sprouts. I’m thinking that it’s partially due to the fact that brussel sprouts don’t feature...
breakfastAcorn Squash Breakfast Pudding Recipe
Now that it’s fall my oven is being abused heavily. One of my favourite things to do: roast squash. Roast squash is delicious on its own (I almost ate all of it while I was assembling this pudding — it...
dinnerTurkey Parmesan Meatball Recipe
Meatballs have always held a certain allure for me. It’s probably all due to that childhood song, “On Top of Spaghetti.” I remember singing rousing versions of that song in Kindergarten but having no idea what the song was about....
meatChicka-rones: Deep-Fried Chicken Skin Recipe
Do you ever have a bunch of random chicken skins hanging out in the fridge/freezer? I always buy skin-on chicken but a lot of the time I’ll end up using the chicken and having leftover chicken skins. I’ll either pan-fry...