This Lemongrass Noodle Soup with Cucumber & Chicken is fresh, warming, comforting, light (with a little bit of heat), and packed with incredible flavors! Lemongrass by itself has beautiful earthy, citrussy notes, so you likely don’t even need to add much else to elevate the flavors in this dish. I love East Asian cuisine . And considering it’s the most populated region in the world and they have such a rich and vast diversity in their food culture, I’m very glad I love it....

All natural, No Churn Galaxy Ice Cream made with absolutely no food coloring and with fresh fruits, butterfly pea flower extract, and activated coconut charcoal! This mixed berry lemon ice cream is as delicious and magical as it looks! And it’s one of my favorite ice cream recipes to make every summer. The last few weeks have been pretty exciting (not to mention bone dry and hot here). I just finalized the cover page and the manuscript for my Secret Layer Cakes cookbook , and have started testing some recipes for autumn (yes, I’m slowly switching gears to Fall recipes already – ’tis the life of a food blogger!...

These Classic Pumpkin Scones are perfectly spiced, sweet, buttery, soft, and incredibly delicious! Can be made ahead of time, and frozen for later too. Make wedge scones, round scones, or square scones with this recipe, with ideas for flavor variations and different glazes too. The only easy, foolproof recipe you’ll need for soft pumpkin scones! And just like that, summer gives way to fall (aka pumpkin season). So brace yourselves for all the pumpkin recipes!...

Here’s how to make the most of your seasonal strawberries with a deliciously refreshing Vanilla Strawberry Shrub (made with a strawberry shrub syrup)! Overripe strawberries, apple cider vinegar, sugar and vanilla are all you need for this bright, pick-me-up drinking vinegar recipe for a hot summer day! Overripe strawberries are perfect for this recipe Imagine you’re an overripe strawberry, sitting in your punnet in the grocery store, kept company by a few other slightly overripe strawberries....

A collection of the best Mother’s Day brunch recipes and ideas to treat mom to a memorable one! Yes, being the best mom ever is a 24/7/365 kind of job, but isn’t it nice knowing that there’s a day in the calendar where you can clock out early, sleep in, and be treated to brunch in bed with an extra side of “I love you, mom”? And I’ve got the perfect, curated list of breakfast and brunch recipes for you to do that with this year!...

Sugar that has been heated above 320 F / 160 C, to form a golden colored liquid. Adding fats such as cream and butter will transform the sugar into a caramel sauce that will remain liquid at room temperature.

Creme chiboust is a custard dessert recipe that I’m sharing as part of my custard series. This light and airy filling is also called St. Honoré Cream since it’s used to make the classic dessert – St Honore gateau! Chiboust cream is sweet, creamy, and melts in your mouth, and is such a versatile recipe too! This recipe is a continuation of my comprehensive series on all things custard! I’ve already covered the basics of custard , and the recipes for,...

This Easy Carrot Curry is perfect for the whole family! Creamy, flavorful, coconut based Sri Lankan curry recipe , that is simple to make, and very comforting. Comforting Sri Lankan Carrot Curry that can be made in less than 30 minutes! I love how comforting and versatile Sri Lankan cuisine is! The affection for coconut runs deep in our veins, and coconut milk is used in pretty much every curry....

This Classic Peach Cobbler is everything that’s good about summer and autumn! Fresh, fruity, juicy peaches, topped with a light, fluffy, cream biscuit topping, and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream . This fresh peach cobbler is as simple as it is delicious. And easy to adapt too. If you like peach galette and peach bars , then you’ll love this easy peach cobbler too! Fruit cobbler recipes have been very popular in my family for many years....

This easy fig jam recipe is sweet and delicious with a hint of honey, vanilla and orange blossom water! It’s perfect to spread on toast, or to be served with party appetizers, or cheese platters! Perfectly sweet fig jam that goes well with anything! It’s one of our favorite jam recipes . Figs weren’t one of my favorite fruits, growing up. Not sure why, because I love getting my fill of fresh figs whenever I can now!...

Roasted delicata squash is super easy. Delicata squash is the easiest to prepare from the squash family, since there’s no peeling at all! Naturally sweet delicata squash is made even more delicious when roasted. Plus, you can switch up the flavors with different spice mixes too. It’s a simple and surprisingly flavorful treat! What is delicata squash? How to choose delicata squash at the store How to store delicata squash How to prepare delicata squash for roasting How to roast delicata squash What to do with the seeds Serving suggestions My favorite vegetable (technically, a fruit) to eat in the Fall is delicata squash....

This Ginger Cardamom Cake with rose swiss meringue buttercream tastes absolutely divine! Great balance of spices and sweetness, and looks spectacular too! With a combination of spice and floral flavor, this beautiful ginger cardamom and rose cake is uniquely delicious! Going through the cold, dreary months of Winter here in Canada, you’re always looking for a sign of Spring. A sign of potential, promise and more living! Like the beautiful Magnolia flowers blooming in my neighbor’s yard come Late April and May....

A jar of oven roasted strawberries in your fridge will make your summer strawberries last even longer! They make the best topping for your morning oatmeal, on pancakes, and even ice cream! These super easy, juicy, roasted strawberries can be used in a variety of ways! A very versatile recipe. I love summer strawberries. Ontario strawberries in summer are super sweet with a deep red color. While my favorite way to enjoy strawberries is just as they are – fresh, sweet, juicy; I do like to buy strawberries in bulk sometimes....

Often identified as caramelization, but it’s not caramelization. Maillard reaction is a series of chemical reactions that occur with the aid of heat, to transform the proteins, fats, and sugars in food to enhance the flavor, aroma, and color. Maillard reaction can occur at low temperatures with a long cook time. It can also occur at high temperatures, where water is required to evaporate for a faster chemical reaction.

Juicy, delicious, Asian-spiced Grilled Shrimp Appetizers with sweet mangoes and crackers are easy, flavorful and perfect for summer entertainment! Grilled shrimp appetizers are perfect for summer entertainment Summer becomes a whole new ball game when you fire up that grill, don’t you think? 🙂 I feel like summer entertainment begins and ends at the grill and the possibilities are endless and delicious! From BBQ pork ribs (baby back ribs) to Thai chicken skewers (chicken kebabs) , LA galbi (Korean BBQ short ribs) and more, there are so many options....

My absolute favourite way to eat pork is this Spicy Sri Lankan Black Pork Curry! Cooked with dark roasted curry powder , tamarind paste, and black pepper, this black pork curry is packed with big, robust flavours! A good curry recipe is to boiled rice, what a lead guitar is to a rock band. One cannot exist without the other. And without a good curry, boiled rice is just that. Bland and boring....

Tender and flavorful curry spiced meatballs, cooked in an authentic Sri Lankan curry sauce. This Sri Lankan Meatball Curry tastes better than all the meatball curries I grew up with, and still brings back so many childhood memories. An authentic recipe that is very versatile. South Asian spiced curry chicken meatballs in a delicious and spicy curry sauce (gravy). Learn how to make the best, most authentic Sri Lankan meatball curry!...

There’s a reason why French pastries and classic French desserts are some of the most popular sweet treats and delicacies in the world! From croissants to crème brûlée and from choux pastry to sweet shortcrust pastry , from buttery masterpieces to custard-filled delights, these French classics have elevated culinary creations to a sublime art form. Here’s a curated list of the best French pastry recipes and common French dessert recipes that you’ll want to try, at least once in your life!...

What makes the perfect game day or game night? Besides your favorite board game or card game or football game on TV? It’s the snacks, of course. Some easy, healthy, flavorful game day and game night snacks are the difference between an ordinary, forgettable night and a memorable, habit-forming experience. Puff pastry snacks Dips and spreads Desserts Drinks We have our fair collection of board games that we have accumulated over the years, but we never made a consistent habit of game nights until one night a few years ago, I put together a game night special of a charcuterie board with cheese, crackers, veggies, dips, meats etc ....

This is the most easy sausage rolls recipe ever with just 3 ingredients! All you need is puff pastry sheets, sausages, and a sweet or savory jam or jelly spread. The best part about this homemade sausage rolls recipe is the versatility. You can easily customize with your favorite flavor pairings, PLUS they can be made ahead and frozen for later too. These are perfect for holiday entertaining, as an appetizer, or as a brunch or lunch snack!...