Learn how to make delicious fried spring rolls at home using either flour wrappers or rice paper. These appetizers are freezer-friendly and perfect for entertaining guests.

Indulge in a delicious and refreshing gazpacho soup recipe – a chilled, tomato-based delight bursting with fresh flavours. Beat the summer heat and nourish your taste buds with this easy-to-make dish using readily available ingredients.

A tasty mix of nutty sesame and aromatic fried garlic blended with zesty rice vinegar and seasoning. It creates a hint of ‘creamy’ flavour without the richness of mayo, which adds brightness to any salad and will have you craving for more every time!

Calling all whiskey lovers! A warm, buttery, soft bun is filled with cinnamon sugar, glazed with cream cheese frosting, and topped with candied bacon, all while each component is flavoured with Maple whiskey, making it a boozy fun adult treat!

Maple-flavoured whiskey is the star in this recipe, along with delicious thick-cut Bacon, of course! The secret to getting it more crispy and retaining all of the flavours? Cornstarch! When you boost it with ground cayenne, black pepper, brown sugar, and a little more maple syrup, you get what I call a delectable, crispy sweet/savoury snack that no one can resist!

With just 5 ingredients, you can make a one-litre jar of this spicy pickled Thai chili-garlic sauce that lasts up to 6 months if stored well, tightly sealed, in the refrigerator. You can use it on anything you desire such as noodles, rice, soups, and sauces for a delicious kick of flavour!

Fresh corn stir-fried with butter, green onions, coconut cream, and spices. Add fresh pan-fried shrimp with a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro, and the result is a delicious crunchy bite with sweet, salty, umami flavours coming together with the right amount of tang on your taste buds.

Jalapeno halves are filled with creamy garlic goat cheese, wrapped with crispy, salty bacon, and brushed with sweet maple syrup. Not a fan of spicy food? Worry not! Follow my one trick to make the peppers mild (aside from removing the seeds).

The blood orange’s citrusy, floral, tart flavour is the star in this soft and subtly sweet ricotta cake. Each bite creates a beautiful balance between the tangy fruit and the soft cake texture. Don’t have blood oranges?  You can use Cara Cara or Navel oranges, even Tangerines!

Delicious soft cupcakes baked with freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Each cupcake is iced with cream cheese frosting and decorated with an easy homemade chocolate bird’s nest that is topped with mini chocolate eggs. A perfect treat for Easter!

Turn leftover chicken into a delicious, wholesome lentil soup with just a few ingredients in under an hour. Vegetarian? Omit the chicken and replace with vegetable broth to enjoy!

Ground pork mixed with fresh aromatics and spices for a flavourful result straight off the grill. You’ll be surprised by the easy tricks that make them so juicy (without adding water)!

A one-pot meal with pork shoulder slow-braised to ultimate tenderness in a rich tomato sauce balanced with crisp white wine and flavour-infused chunks of potatoes, apple, mushrooms, carrots, and sweet green peas. A hearty meal to comfort you through the cold days!

Every bite of these chewy flavourful noodles has juicy chicken thigh strips and julienned vegetables cooked in a savoury and sweet sesame-soy sauce. Whether you are enjoying the noodles hot or at room temperature, the springy texture of the sweet potato noodles remains the same and is perfect for any noodle fan!

Marinated, chunky beef cubes are pan-seared to medium-rare and then cooked with butter, garlic, onion, and leftover marinade. A one-pan dish you can cook in under an hour. Served with a side of lime dipping sauce, rice or a salad, sliced tomatoes, and cucumbers.

These noodles are perfect for spicy food fans. Saucy, tangy, and crave-worthy noodles covered in Korean Gochujang chili sauce balanced with a sweet, salty, and rich flavour from added spices and pork. This meal is ready within 30 minutes!

These delicious 20-minute sesame peanut noodles are easy to make and use pantry staples you already have on hand. Creamy, slurp-worthy, and quick. What else could you ask for on a busy day?

Air-fried chicken lollipops are a healthier and fun way to serve as finger food appetizers, thanks to the exposed bone that acts as a handle. When you add homemade sweet honey, umami soy garlic sauce to these lollipops, they will please even the pickiest eater in your group! Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish!

Butterflied, oven-roasted chicken that cooks evenly in less time than a traditional whole chicken and adds extra flavour to root vegetables by roasting everything in one pan.

Sweet, pure maple syrup mixed with umami soy sauce glazed over delicious fatty, flaky Atlantic salmon baked to perfect tenderness. The addition of garlic and lemon provides a nutty spice and zest counterbalance in flavour. It is an easy, healthy, and quick dish to make any day of the week with your favourite sides!

Rich shortbread dough rolled with sweet, crisp ambrosia apple slices produces a delicious and unique cookie. Not only are these beautiful to look at, but they taste like you pressed an apple pie into a cookie! You can easily impress loved ones with only 6 ingredients for this treat!

Who could resist soft, fluffy and buttery cinnamon rolls hot out of the oven? Add sweet frosting to that, and they’re irresistible to eat just one!

Soft red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting covered with a combination of coloured buttercream and buttercream mixed with Oreo cookie crumbs make up these “Squid Game” masked soldier mini cakes.

Learn how to soak dry Pho rice noodles to get a perfect chewy texture every time! Hint: noodle size, soak time & noodle use is important!

A hearty soup bowl layered with chewy rice noodles, shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and flavourful simmered chicken pho broth.

A keto (low carb) and pescatarian-friendly recipe that is super easy to make and is a must-have staple in your weeknight dinner rotation!

Crispy homemade fried Wontons stuffed with ground pork, green onions, garlic, and seasonings. A quick, simple recipe with easy-to-find ingredients.

Read on to find out my 6 tips in making foolproof yeast dough. From heat control to testing yeast, everything you need to know to be successful.

Pumpkin dinner rolls made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice should be your go-to dinner rolls in the Fall. Soft, fluffy homemade bread that is good on its own with some butter or makes a great side to any soup, stew, salad and more.

Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother batter or dough. If you forget to place your dairy ingredients out ahead of time, you can use some kitchen tricks to speed up this process.

Cooking vanilla pudding from scratch is easier than you think. With just 6 ingredients you likely already have on hand, you are able to make this creamy treat anytime your sweet craving hits.

A soft, vanilla cake bottom layered with creamy vanilla pudding, topped with fresh cut strawberries and finished with a glossy, sweetened, red glaze. It is a delicious dessert also known as “Erdbeerkuchen” and is a common cake made in Germany.

Take the time to cut a whole pineapple with ridges to minimize waste and to create a beautiful display of fresh fruit.

Fresh Lemongrass is a pleasant citrus scented ‘grass’ stalk commonly used in asian cooking. Mincing this grass to freeze will make it an easy and accessible herb you can use throughout the year.

Also known as Hong Kong egg tarts, these homemade flaky puff pastry shells are filled with a slightly sweet, soft, creamy egg custard and are taken up a notch with a beautiful, edible, tangy plum rose. A great Mother’s day treat!

A soft, light coconut-vanilla cake with a luscious banana-coconut top layer makes this upside down bundt cake a perfect treat any time of day!

Waffle lovers unite! Breakfast, brunch, dessert….midnight snack, you decide!  These usually sweet waffles are made with only a third cup of sugar to compensate for sweet toppings you want to add such as fruit, icing sugar, whipped cream or maple syrup.

Pork dumplings (also known as Potstickers) are round dough wrappers filled with meat and vegetables. Steamed, pan fried or deep fried, these versatile dumplings are enjoyed as appetizers by many!

Grilled chicken that only takes 1 hour to marinate for an unbelievably juicy result fresh off the grill! A mix of fresh herbs such as cilantro, garlic and ginger along with sauces such as soy sauce, fish sauce and lime make this dish a flavourful weeknight meal you’ll want to cook over and over again!

This delicious Asparagus soup is ready in 30 minutes and made with only half a cup of heavy cream while the rest consists of chicken broth, asparagus, potatoes and a nutty lemon-cilantro pesto for added flavour!

Crackling, crispy pork skin with a juicy, flavourful five-spice pork belly perfectly roasted in the oven to celebrate Lunar New Year.

Fall-off-the-bone tender braised beef short ribs with full bodied red wine and aromatic rosemary makes a perfect cold weather meal! With your oven doing most of the leg work, why not woo that special someone for Valentine’s day with this delicious dish?

Soft, fluffy milk bread with a light chew that is filled generously with delicious curry beef combined with sweet peas, carrots and potatoes. Freezer friendly and easy to re-heat for a quick bite on a busy day.

Kick off the new year with this colourful Vegetarian Buddha Bowl! It’s packed with delicious edamame, crispy tofu, seasoned bean curd, spicy kimchi, creamy avocado, sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, garlic butter mushrooms and seasoned purple cabbage with a healthy base layer of delicious brown rice.

Comfort food at its best! Especially on cold days! With a little ingredient preparation, you too, can enjoy this heavenly bowl of wonton noodle soup with delicious pork broth, chewy noodles and plump wonton dumplings to warm you up with a satisfying ‘aaahhhh’. Way better than takeout!

Delicious sweet and sticky BBQ pork that can be roasted or grilled for a juicy, flavourful result. Also known as char siu (cantonese) or xá xíu (vietnamese) this versatile pork recipe makes a great main or side dish. Made with just 3 ingredients.

Homemade sweet and sticky bbq pork roasted for a juicy, flavourful result. Also known as char siu (cantonese) or xá xíu (vietnamese) this versatile pork recipe makes a great main, side or even appetizer dish.

Do you have left over chicken from last night’s dinner? Turn it into delicious chicken asparagus soup that is light but hearty in flavour without heavy cream. Simply add corn, potatoes, asparagus and broth to the chicken and you’ll be able to enjoy this soup within 30 minutes!

Enjoy this grilled vegetable salad on another level of yum! Warm off the grill or at room temperature paired with homemade zesty dill yogurt dressing. Healthy, quick and so easy to make!

Succulent and tender pork back ribs! The aroma of grilled lemongrass and garlic is so enticing it will make your mouth water! Finger-lickin’ good!

Soft, decadent lemon zest sweet bun rolled with homemade blueberry-lemon compote filling & glazed with lemon icing. A perfect summer treat!

Juicy chicken infused with canadian beer, maple glaze and salty bacon served with roasted potatoes (also drunken) so tasty without the dreaded hangover!! A nod to Canada Day celebration!

Delicious soft rainbow flower bread with layers of cinnamon-brown sugar butter. A beautiful display of colours especially dedicated to our #LGBTQ community.

Quick to make & bold with flavours! Pasta salad with sundried tomatoes, olives, artichoke, feta cheese & red vinegar dressing (with a secret ingredient).

A must-have side kebab to go with your grilled meats. These colorful veggies are packed with lots of flavour and even more delicious when freshly grilled with my zesty garlic marinade.

The delicious aroma of grilled lemongrass and garlic combined with the umami flavour of fish sauce and juicy texture of ground pork with every bite, makes this a favourite get-together appetizer.

Tender skewered beef slices with a sweet, sticky, sesame soy sauce that only take a few minutes to grill and are perfect as appetizers or part of a meal.

Delicious, rich, dairy-free coconut milk yogurt made with a few ingredients added to an Instant Pot. Tastes slightly tangy but oh so smooth & creamy!

Rice packed with flavour! Just replace water with your favourite stock! Enjoy as a side dish or as a main course. Try it in a fried rice such as my Bacon & Sausage Fried Rice recipe.

Quick & flavourful fried rice with delicious bacon & sausage. Cook all of the ingredients in one pan for easy clean-up. Makes a speedy dinner for four!

No chill-time required for the dough! Dip your warm, soft, chocolaty, egg free peanut butter cookies into a glass of cold milk within 30 minutes from start to finish!

Hearty and full of flavour! This vegan friendly butternut squash chickpea coconut curry is delicious on its own or even better paired with soft homemade pan fried garlic naan bread.

An easy homemade soft, pan fried garlic naan bread. Perfect to dip into a curry dish, enjoy with toppings, as a savoury wrap or simply on its own!

Soft and Chewy Coconut Cookies with a hint of cinnamon and rum extract. These easy-to-make cookies will have your sense of smell and taste buds screaming “yuuum!”

Combined citrus filling layered on top of a rich brown shortbread. These tasty squares are simple to make and best enjoyed chilled.

A duo dream team of blended cream and mascarpone cheese with a crunchy maple flavoured crust results in a creamy, silky and delicious cheesecake!!

These delicious savoury bbq pork buns are a staple at dim sum and chinese restaurants. Once you’ve had a taste of the home made version, you’ll likely not want to eat them at restaurants again!

A quick weeknight meal sure to satisfy noodles fans alike! This recipe is flexible and requires one part noodle, one part protein and one part vegetable.