Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) are a beloved staple for many kinds of cuisines. As a result, chickpea recipes have a wide variety of flavor profiles, ensuring there is an option that suits nearly every palate. Plus, they are very nutritious and incredibly affordable. By incorporating chickpeas recipes into your meal plans, you can achieve your…
Recipes
Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust on Amazon
When you go gluten-free, you might struggle to find alternative ingredients for your favorite meals. Luckily, if you adore homemade pizza, there are a surprising number of high-quality gluten-free pizza crusts available. Plus, you can order many of them on Amazon, allowing you to get your dough sent directly to your door. If you are…
Zucchini, Sun-dried Tomato, and Halloumi Cheese Muffin Recipe
It’s been quite some time since I posted a recipe but I couldn’t resist sharing this one with you. These muffins would make a great treat for this weekend’s breakfast! A few weeks ago, hubby and I decided to do a 15-day detox diet to help get our weight and unhealthy eating habits under control….
Wild Mushrooms in Cream Recipe
If there’s one thing I love about autumn, it’s wild mushroom season. My hubby’s Mom is a pro forager and I’ve learned so much about wild edibles from her. While she’s in the woods all year long, picking wild goodies, fall is my favourite when she brings in baskets of incredible mushrooms. [Super important caveat:…
How to Roast a Crispy Duck Recipe
Up until recently, I was intimidated by the prospect of roasting a whole duck, but I’m so glad I tried it. It was quite possibly the most delicious thing I’ve eaten in months. I wanted to share the recipe with you and encourage you to give it a try. I’m not entirely sure why I was afraid to…
Puy Lentil, Cherry Tomato, and Halloumi Salad
Puy lentils, lentille du Puy, (or French green lentils) come from the Le Puy region of south-central France. These small, green, peppery lentils are often called ‘poor man’s caviar’ in France. I hadn’t really eaten lentils, outside of the occasional curry, before our trip to France a few years ago. But Puy lentils have since become of favourite. They…
Pearl Couscous Salad Recipe
My latest addiction in the kitchen is pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous. Pearl couscous is larger than the regular kind and maintains its shape and texture better. It acts much more like pasta and is super versatile. This pearl couscous salad recipe is so versatile it’s more a series of guidelines for you to…
How to Make Chicken Stock (or Any Soup Stock) from Scratch
I thought the best way to begin this blog was to share something that is essential to so many recipes – chicken stock. But, as I indicated in the title, you can use this strategy to make any kind of meat or vegetable stock, broth, or soup base. For me though, it all started with…