I’ve got a new plan for lazy Sundays: make up a batch of something delicious that doesn’t need a lot of hands-on time, but sits and simmers in the oven doing its thing and getting delicious. My recent favourite? This pork stew. I’ve been making it since last fall, starting with a recipe from BBC Good […]
Our week in Vietnam was the most delicious week of my life. We were lucky enough to get to try many of the important local dishes in each region — and when our guides heard I was looking for something specific, they always made sure to take me to their favourite spot for that meal! […]
It’s official. These meatballs are so good I’ve been making them weekly since last fall! When we run out, I have a need to make more. I was inspired by Michelle’s Asian Meatballs over at Nom Nom Paleo, where the original recipe uses ground beef, sweet potato, shiitake mushrooms, and cilantro. As those are all […]
The lovely Ashley and I had a catch-up date today, and couldn’t figure out where to eat. So instead of trying to find a restaurant that inspired us, Ashley came over and we finished up the leftover Christmas turkey! I’m so glad we did, as it has inspired a whole new meal around here: turkey […]
I’ve got to say, I am having THE BEST time experimenting in the kitchen as a newly omnivorous cook! I keep bookmarking all sorts of recipes, and every so often one gets really stuck in my head. These Turkey Meatballs from Bon Appétit totally got me fixating. I loved the idea of warm and homey […]
I’ve got a new learning experience going on over here: I know how to cook, but I’m new to meat. So I’m surrounding myself with new recipes and inspirations, and learning how to cook all sorts of new-to-me omnivorous options! Around here, we have a few meals that have become staples in our weeknight rotation: […]
These are very-almost Moules Marinières — the classic French preparation of mussels with white wine, shallots, parsley and butter… They are a simple dish of mussels that is absolutely more than the sum of its parts! Louise and I have been talking about all the omnivorous options I now have open to me, and I […]
I’ve been having such an adventure trying out different meats and seafood over the last few weeks, but to be honest, I haven’t been in the kitchen much! Mr. KitchenOperas had a birthday at the end of May, and so we ate out a fair bit while we were celebrating. And all of my friends […]
Mmmm, red lentils. They have become a staple around here, as they contain a good boost of protein, taste delicious, and cost so little! I made these red lentils on the same day as my Roasted Squash with Tahini and Lemons, so that I’d have a protein course along with my veggies. I served them […]
Ok. This Mac ‘n Cheese recipe from Ashley needs to happen at my house this week. I love that the vegan “cheese” sauce is so nutritious — made from cauliflower, cashews, and nutritional yeast. Ash has also snuck in some red lentils for a protein hit — I did the same thing with a lasagna […]
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