The warm weather is finally here, and the pandemic is subsiding. For me that means a lot of barbeques and entertaining in my backyard. It is very easy to be a people pleaser and get what you think everyone else wants, but that could leave you dealing with a roller coaster of blood sugars. When you are hosting, it can be hard enough to find time to actually enjoy yourself and the last thing you need is to be worrying about your numbers. So, make sure to get plan on some recipes that are blood sugar friendly so that you can be present and enjoy the day. The warm weather makes me crave light and refreshing foods. Thankfully, these foods are typically lower in carbs than their hearty winter counterparts. It is also so easy to find lower carb options at the grocery stores nowadays, making swaps super simple! Here […]
You will love the rich flavours of this lamb loin recipe by Chris Horridge. Luscious lamb loin is paired with a creamy Parmesan risotto and wild mushrooms
This flamed mussels, pickled lemon and sriracha butter recipe from Jack Croft and Will Murray at Fallow is a spicier, smokier take on the classic moules marinières.
Princess Beatrice enjoyed a day of fine dining yesterday, with lunch at Scott's in Mayfair and supper at Covent Garden's The Ivy. She was joined for s...
This beef tartare canapé from Woongchul Park brings together both French and Korean-style beef tartare. Finely diced wagyu beef is combined with gochujang mayonnaise and a few spoonfuls of crunchy shallots and pickled daikon.
A delicious Middle Eastern spiced meat patty, made with fresh parsley, spices, onion and garlic. It's full of flavor and so easy to prepare!
A refreshing and bubbly twist on the classic Negroni, the Bubbly Negroni Bliss features Campari, sweet vermouth, and prosecco for a delightful cocktail experience.
I need to tell you something real quick: I WANT TO MARRY TUNA STEAKS. As I mentioned yesterday, I’m cooking a few recipes out of this super duper book I just finished. And as a mega mama lover of fish, this recipe jumped off the page, slapped my face into next week and then kissed […]
This cucumber soup recipe is one of the most refreshing things you can eat on a hot day, and requires nothing more than blending the ingredients together. Similar to gazpacho, it should be ice cold when it's served.
Our arugula salad, made with an easy lemon vinaigrette, pearl couscous, cucumbers, and feta, is crave-worthy. Once you make it, you’ll be itching to make it again. We particularly love pearl (often labeled Israeli couscous) for this arugula salad. It cooks quickly and gives the salad enough substance to stand on the plate by itself. You could swap the couscous for pasta, quinoa, or other cooked grains like barley or wheat berries.
Get ready to fall in love with this Lebanese Pickled Turnips recipe! These crunchy, tangy, pink turnips are perfect for jazzing up falafel, shawarma, and any meal that would call for pickle!
Looking for the ultimate appetizer to wow your guests and their taste buds? Prosciutto Crostini with Balsamic Glaze is a fancy appetizer that bursts with sweet and salty flavors. This easy appetizer is a sure way to dazzle your guests at your next event!
Soup time y’all! Soup season is here. It’s been cold in my frosty Maritime part of Canada’s East Coast for the past few weeks. Like, legit cold. The kind of cold that has me wanting to binge Netflix in a comfy sweater while drinking coffee all day long. And never, ever leave the house. I
Swap the chips for a healthier sirloin steak and puy lentil salad for a quick and easy midweek meal.
Super quick to put together and great either hot, or cold. Perfect for lunch boxes and picnics. Swap out the veggies for what you have on hand.
With snack names like fat bombs and butter slices, it's no wonder the keto diet is gaining in popularity. If you're giving it a try, make one of these keto snacks ASAP.
An oyster canapé recipe from Foodpairing expert Peter Coucquyt, with the exotic flavours of coconut and lychee.
Put a twist on traditional fried rice to make it Paleo-friendly. To make this recipe grain-free, we swapped out rice for healthy kohlrabi veggie "rice."
Baked Goats Cheese Rolls with Honey and Thyme - a classy and delicious appetiser idea!
Quick, simple and full of nourishing flavour, Henry Freestone's butter bean dish is at home as a side or main in itself.
Nancy serves up a vegan ceviche recipe, swapping the traditional seafood with citrus-cured silken tofu.
Thai cucumber salad, made in less than 10 minutes, using simple ingredients. It's so tasty, healthy, refreshing and the perfect side dish.
Garlic shrimp cooked in a creamy cilantro lime butter sauce. Serve this as an appetizer, with pasta, over rice, or in tortillas for tacos. The recipe is easy to adapt. Swap lime for lemon and try other tender herbs like parsley, dill, basil, or tarragon instead of cilantro.
Viviana Varese honours the traditional Milanese dish of osso buco with her veal recipe. Keeping the bone as the focal point, Viviana swaps the classic veal shin for bone marrow, which is topped with delicate tartare of veal onglet and fillet.
Peach, Raspberry and Lemon Frangipane Custard Tart with Rose Whipped Cream
Last week, we embarked on a festive culinary journey that left my taste buds dancing with joy! From what we gathered, it was the second edition of the sort. The atmosphere was electric as ten renowned chefs took center stage, creating a symphony of flavors and festive delights.
This delicious twice-cooked sticky pork belly recipe is simply stunning, that rich pork with the fresh sweet and sour pineapple is a match made in heaven!
Dominic Chapman's linguine recipe showcases cep and trompette mushrooms in a simple pasta dish. It is a delicious linguine recipe full of savoury flavour.
Become a sushi expert with this easy-reference photo guide!
Vegan, plant-based and without coconut milk. This easy lentils turmeric curry is great for meal-prep or dinner for a busy weekday. Yum!
This lamb and orzo soup is so hearty and delicious that I often serve it at dinner parties and it instantly becomes everyone's favorite!
Atul Kochhar's stuffed portobello mushroom recipe proves that vegan and vegetarian dishes can still be luxurious and inventive.
Princess Beatrice enjoyed a day of fine dining yesterday, with lunch at Scott's in Mayfair and supper at Covent Garden's The Ivy. She was joined for supper by her mother Sarah Ferguson.
Enjoy these creamy SIBO friendly raspberry panna cottas and enjoy the taste of summer. Dairy free, gluten free and Low FODMAP.
From bread to pasta to beer, this is a trustworthy list of the best gluten-free alternatives for all of the foods you know and love.
