Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, tossed with quinoa and lemon juice makes this simple lemony quinoa salad recipe perfect for a hot day in the sun! SUMMER IS HERE! And this simple lemony quinoa salad is gonna knock your socks off… and your feet right […]
Super in love with the Thai red chilli and basil combo! In this Thai Chilli Basil Beef recipe the two come together beautifully with garlic in a yummy flavourful dish seasoned with soy and topped with a carrot and basil salad! ALL THE NOMS! Can […]
Cooked on the stove and under the broiler, the crust in this Skillet Napolitana Pizza recipe is cooked and topped to perfection with a sweet tomato sauce, fresh buffalo mozzarella and basil! FINALLY! Yummy homemade pizza cooked perfectly at home, everytime! It took my family […]
It put it simply, small batch triple layer skor bars are an indulgence to the third degree. They start with a cookie base that is covered in sweet condensed milk and topped with melted chocolate and skor toffee pieces – this desert wins gold, silver […]
Nonna’s wedding lemon cookies are the perfect spring-summer cookies. They are deliciously tangy, have a great dense texture, and are not overly sweet! Perfect for your afternoon tea and royal wedding viewing! HEY!!! Oh boy, I am super excited to break my month long blogging […]
The best oatmeal muffins are super moist and yummy. Packed with raspberries and/or other fruits, they are easy to make and are a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack! Yes, these oatmeal muffins really are THE BEST! When I was younger, my mom used to make […]
Good things come in small packages, and this Small Batch Chimichurri is no exception! The combination of parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallots and red wine vinegar are a perfect marinade for meat and fish, great as an accompaniment, awesome mixed into salad dressings… It’s good for […]
Mediterranean Orzo Salad is packed with classic Mediterranean flavors: orzo, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and feta are coated in a yummy olive oil, lemon and oregano vinaigrette. This pasta salad is fast, fresh, quick and keeps well for easy side dishes or main lunches – […]
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is a flavor explosion recipe! It’s simple and easy, topped with yummy crunchy peanuts and green onions, AND your slow cooker or multicooker does all the work! As a kid, we never had or used a slow cooker or crockpot […]
Small Batch Mini Egg Oatmeal Cookies are all about indulging in the Easter festivities while not having a huge batch afterward! What is not to love about a cookie that has this season’s favorite chocolate coated candy in it?! Maybe just the fact that you […]
Kayaking beside a whale, seeing hundreds of dolphins from our fishing boat, and eating food prepared by a very talented chef are just a few of the countless highlights from my trip to Costa Rica! Next time, I need a GoPro! I think this would be […]
Sheet Pan Pork Chops & Potatoes is an easy weeknight meal that whips up in no time! Great with a side salad and some applesauce! One pan, one pot, and sheet pan meals are total lifesavers! They are easy to put together, easy to clean […]
Baked Chicken Puttanesca for Two has everything you want in a puttanesca: capers, olives, anchovies, yummy San Marzano tomatoes and it can be ready to serve in 40 minutes! A perfect weekday meal! OH MY WORD! I have not posted a new recipe in over […]
Mason Jar Asian Soups are the perfect packed lunch! Easy to put together, customizable with your favorite ingredients and much healthier than store-bought noodle bowls! You’ll be owning lunchtime with these! Have I told you I love soup? Well, I LOVE SOUP!!! Soup is usually […]
Grilled Greek Cauliflower Steaks are packed with meaty flavor! Marinated in olive oil, lemon, oregano and garlic these steaks make the perfect side dish or main dish! It’s not grilling season yet in Montreal, but the weather is sure warming up and the snow is […]
Quick and easy Chinese Broccoli Beef! A great weeknight recipe, portioned for two and easily scaled, and full of saucy goodness! Aka. PERFECTION! I guess you can say I’ve been on a bit of a Chinese food kick recently. A couple weeks ago I went […]
Is bigger really better?! For this Giant Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, it definitely is! Baked in a cast iron skillet this cookie has a gooey, melt in your mouth, center and a crispy edge – the best of both cookie worlds! For the love a good […]
I'm Michelle: Pharmacology masters student that loves to cook/bake and make jewellery! I live in Montreal, Canada with my furry friend Zorro and my family. Favourite things: playing music in the lab, cooking on the weekends and a good cup of coffee - or glass of wine depending on the hour! Least favourite things: thinking about it! Want to find out more?! Check the about me page!
