Have you ever been intimidated by the thought of making something at home? I have. For a long time, I couldn't imagine making a rack of lamb at home. I'm not entirely sure why. I think it had something to do with only seeing it on menus in fancier restaurants. Anyway, one day I saw... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Sweet and Buttery Waffles
Tell me something. When you were a kid, did you ever get excited to go to restaurants that focused on breakfast? I certainly did. And all because of the golden, fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside Belgian waffles. I almost never finished an entire serving (those things were huge when I was a kid), but I'd insist on getting them... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Zesty Chocolate Cookies
Cookies are one of my favourite things to bake. I think part of that is nostalgia; I've always loved a good chocolate chip cookie, and I think they may have been the first thing I learned to bake on my own. Nowadays, I'm always looking for new cookie recipes to try. A lot of times... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Peanut Butter-Chocolate Rice Krispie Square
Rice Krispie Squares are a classic treat. And they’ve definitely earned that reputation; they’re sweet without being overbearing, crunchy and chewy at the same time, and super easy to make. In fact, it’s hard to think of anything that could make them better. But then peanut butter and chocolate come to mind. And it hits... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Simple Seared Scallops
Scallops are one of those foods I'm eager to order in a restaurant but always hesitated to make at home. I'm not sure why I've always felt that way, to be honest. Every scallop recipe I looked at appeared to be fairly easy, and none of them needed much time. So it had always been... Continue Reading →
