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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.
Grilled Caesar
Caesar salad is one of those dishes I kind of hate to admit that I love. On paper, it’s pretty basic, but in reality, it’s just so damn good. It's a classic for a reason! This version adds a little intrigue and adds a little je ne sais quois thanks to the grill.
Grilled Pineapple with Chili Caramel
When it comes to dessert, I usually lean savoury—I'd almost always choose another appetizer over something sweet. So when I do make dessert, I like to add a little savoury edge—a certain je ne sais quoi. This one has it.
Grilled Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are always a crowd-pleaser — but this recipe gives you two bold, finger-licking flavours in one platter.
Duck Fat Roasted Patatas Bravas
Ever since first travelling to Spain and tasting this simple but impossibly delicious dish, I have been on a lifelong mission to find the best patatas bravas.
Ricotta Gnocchi with Summer Veg
Traditional potato gnocchi has its place — it's comforting, familiar, and undeniably delicious — but when I’m making gnocchi at home, I almost always reach for ricotta.
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