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Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky toffee pudding is one of those nostalgic, cozy desserts that feels like a hug in dessert form. I’ve eaten a lot of versions over the years, but this one is my own take—baked in muffin tins for individual servings, with a ridiculously addictive butterscotch sauce that caramelizes at the bottom and gets spooned generously over the top.
Seared Scallops with Celeriac Purée
For this recipe, I’m searing scallops and serving them over the silkiest smooth celeriac purée you can imagine.
Blood Orange Scallop Crudo
This scallop crudo is a raw preparation that lets the seafood stay in its truest, most delicate form. The so-called “aguachile” (or spicy water) is really just a side hustle. It’s bright, tangy, and punchy, but its real job is to elevate the scallops—not overshadow them.
Thai Green Curry
Fact: green curry is elite. So when it came time for the MasterChef elevated head-to-head takeout challenge, I had to go for it. This version is my weeknight-friendly take on the dish I made on the show: bright, punchy, and full of fun little pops.
Crispy Baby Artichoke Hearts
These crispy baby artichoke hearts are golden, crunchy, and a little bit fancy, but without trying too hard. They’re finished with anchovy-Parmesan breadcrumbs for a savoury punch, and plated over a tangy lemon-chive yogurt.
Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese
Mac n’ cheese, but make it fall. My Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese is creamy, cozy, and everything you want in a big bowl of carbs, but the velvety squash sauce adds a hint of sweetness and nuttiness that makes it feel a little more elevated (and maybe just a teeny-tiny bit healthier).
Caramelized Shallot Tarte Tatin
This caramelized shallot tarte tatin is such a showstopper. It’s elegant, rich, beautiful to look at, and an absolute crowd-pleaser. Please, find me someone who doesn’t like caramelized, cheesy, buttery pastry goodness. I dare you.
Pumpkin Spiced Cookies
It’s fall, which means it’s pumpkin spice season. Full disclosure — I don’t normally identify as a pumpkin spice girlie, but who can say no to chewy cookies with cream cheese frosting and a little salty topping? These cookies are a fun play on classic fall flavours.
Lemon Meringue Tart
When life gives you lemons—one of my all-time favourite ingredients—you make a kick-ass lemon meringue tart! My lemon meringue tart features a crumbly, buttery press-in tart shell (the easy kind—no rolling required!) topped with silky-smooth, torched Italian meringue. But the real hero? A super tart, make-you-pucker, salty-sweet lemon curd with just a hint of lime to elevate the citrus punch.
Pulled Pork Bao Buns
If you’re looking for a quick, simple recipe with minimal ingredients, I’m going to politely suggest you skip right along. This one is a true labour of love—but for me, that’s the perfect way to spend a slow weekend day in the kitchen.
Smoky Chorizo Mussels
Mussels are one of my go-to meals when I want something that feels special without breaking the bank or spending all day in the kitchen.
Gochujang Glazed Cabbage with Tahini Yogurt
I love cabbage — it’s cheap, versatile, and so underrated. In this recipe, I char it until almost burnt, then glaze it with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce for a big hit of umami.
Caesar Carbonara Pasta
Let me start by saying: this is not traditional carbonara, and I’m not pretending it is. Italians, I love you. I respect your classics. But I wanted to create something a little different
Cherry and Mascarpone Pavlovas
These mini cherry and mascarpone pavlovas are the ultimate end-of-summer treat: light, fresh, and not overly sweet. Though the meringues take their time baking low and slow, the actual hands-on work is minimal.
Tomato Tartare
Here’s my fresh, vegetarian twist on a tartare that’s quick, STUNNING (I mean, look at it!), and absolutely delicious. Swap in vegan mayo for a completely plant-based version.
Peach, Tomato, and Burrata Salad
Grilled peaches, ripe tomatoes, and creamy burrata come together in minutes, letting late-summer produce shine with minimal effort.
Spaghetti alla Vodka
I truly hate vodka. But pasta alla vodka? That’s a different story. I don’t know who discovered this, but the vodka somehow intensifies the sauce’s flavour and adds a subtle tanginess to an otherwise rich base.
Grilled Steak & Chimichurri
If there’s a quintessential summer meal that’s both simple and special, for me, it’s steak. I love it year-round, but in summer, that extra char from the grill makes it magical.
Baba Ghanoush
This dip is the bomb. It’s creamy, smoky, herby, and tastes like summer in a bowl. Whether you're hosting a BBQ or just in the mood for a healthy, fresh snack, this baba is the move.
Chili-Lime Street Corn
Nothing screams summer quite like corn on the cob. It’s juicy, crunchy, and the kind of food that requires short sleeves and flip flops, so that you absolutely don’t care when the butter runs down your arm and lands on your feet.
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