A Summer Sunday Lunch

British Summer has finally arrived! So, today we enjoyed a colourful family lunch in the garden under blue skies. We kept it incredibly simple with a selection deli meats, cheeses, and a big salad, and only used the oven to …

Beef and Noodle Stir Fry

This delicious dish of leftovers does not deserve the derogatory term, however that is what it is.  It took a total of 10 mins to prep and less than 10 mins to cook, so after a busy day it was …

Lamb Kofta Stuffed Wholewheat Pitas

Prepare… You need both hands for these beauties! Lunch times, suppers, packed lunches, picnics, whenever, a crispy pita stuffed full of bold flavours, textures, colours and goodness is bound to be a success.  The star of the pita, the lamb kofta, …

Crispy Beef Pizza Pinwheels

I have to admit, I was geekishly excited about trying this little idea out with my four year old chica as my sous chef!  I was searching online for a little supper/snacktime/packed lunch inspiration and came across puff pastry cheese …

Antipasti Delights

Tonight we are cheating!  And this is how we do it…   (Bottle of red discretely out of view) No cooking required at Jasper Park Lodge… Heavenly x

Heat-Less Chilli Con Carne

I have only recently realised that the difference between a GOOD chilli and a GREAT chilli is its toppings.  I mean, I can’t tell you the number of times I have made a good batch that just seems to slightly …

Cottage Pie Topped with Sweet Potato and Parsnip Mash

Aside from the significantly better flavour and superior nutritional value, this mash knocks the socks of regular white potato mash from a colour perspective. We are really lucky here in Alberta with the quality of beef that is readily available …

Herby Meatballs with Tomato Ragu

A Quick and Easy Supper Recipe for All the Family When I was 17, I helped organise and cook for a fundraising event at my boarding house at school.  The evening had an Italian theme, as my house mistress absolutely …

Welcoming 2013 with a Beautiful Beef Wellington

What better supper to welcome in the New Year than with a celebratory beef Wellington?  Probably one of my earliest food memories, I first enjoyed this at my uncle and aunt’s wedding in the stunning setting of St Jean de …

Bored of Bolognaise?

A Quick and Easy Supper Recipe for All the Family My grandparents visited various regions of Italy many times on cooking tours over the years.  They loved it.  My grandfather particularly was always keen to add another string to his …