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Chocolate Chip Banana Crumb Muffins

Chocolate Chip Banana Crumb Muffins

With the addition of chocolate chips and a crumbly streusel topping, these banana muffins are taken to another level. Moist, fluffy and flavourful, these chocolate chip banana crumb muffins make the perfect on-the-go snack. I have a habit of buying a bunch of bananas in Read more…

Drop-In Dinner at The Depanneur

Drop-In Dinner at The Depanneur

If you didn’t plan on making dinner tomorrow evening, come on down to The Dep on College Street. I’ll be hosting a Drop-In Dinner with an amazing Jamaican menu: Saltfish Fritters (or a vegetarian option of Callaloo Fritters) Stew Peas and Rice (or a vegetarian Read more…

Sweet Fried Plantains

Sweet Fried Plantains

No matter how you pronounce it, plantains are a delicious staple in many Caribbean, African and South American kitchens. These ripe plantains come out tasting so sweet and delicious once prepared, and can wonderfully accompany a variety of dishes. This “recipe” (if you can call Read more…

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Now you can have a game day snack without worrying about all the game day calories! These Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a baked, not fried, and a great vegetarian option to regular chicken wings. I was introduced to this dish by a coworker at my Read more…

Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce

Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce

This tangy and spicy Buffalo Sauce can be whipped up in a jiffy, and will pair perfectly with your chicken wings, tacos, salads and more! I love spicy food. And I love sauces. As I began to expand my cooking repertoire many years ago, I Read more…

Canada’s New Food Guide Unveiled

Canada’s New Food Guide Unveiled

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the new Canada’s Food Guide is a lot more concise than it’s predasessor, and offers simplified advice on healthy eating. The updated version of the 2007 document was released this morning by Health Minister Ginette Petipas Taylor. Gone Read more…