Creamy Fish Pie

Creamy Fish Pie

This version of the classic fish pie is creamy in texture but doesn’t actually contain any cream. The luscious sauce that coats the fish is made from a roux with the same milk that the fish is sautéed in, giving it tons of flavour. The whole thing is topped off with a cheesy mash. This…

Japanese Chicken and Rice Soup

This soup is pretty quick to prepare so ideal for a mid-week supper. The Japanese element is brought by the mirin and miso paste – both essential in Japanese cooking. Mirin is a type of rice wine, though with a lower alcohol content than sake. Miso is a paste made of fermented soybeans which adds a wonderful savoury…

BLT & Salmon Salad

BLT and Salmon Salad

There are several versions of the BLT & Salmon Salad out there, but this is my version. Unlike most of the others, I include some mozzarella, for little pockets of creaminess. This salad is great as a summer meal on its own, but you could serve it as a side salad. It has all the…

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

It was a rainy Saturday this weekend, and hubby and I had a few errands to run. I couldn’t face coming home after a busy day then having to prep a warming evening meal. It’s days like this is when a slow cooker really comes in handy. This pulled pork recipe requires mere moments of preparation,…

roasted squash and spinach lasagne

Roasted Squash and Spinach Lasagne

After serving this lasagne, my husband proclaimed it to be his favourite dish of #SquashAppreciationMonth so far. It has quite a few steps in it, but the resulting dish is extremely tasty, making it very worthwhile. Despite being vegetarian, you could easily serve this to the most ardent meat eater and you won’t hear any…

Squash and bacon risotto

Roasted Squash and Bacon Risotto

Risotto is one of those dishes I usually order at a restaurant than make at home. Why? Anyone that has spent time making a risotto knows that they involve a lot of work. You have to toast the rice in butter, keep the stock warm, add stock little at a time and stir constantly. This is…