What to do when you find a bunch of leeks, 2 small celeriac (celery root) and some potatoes that need using up in your crisper? Make soup of course! I was planning on making a simple leek and potato soup but noticed that the celeriac were on their last legs so… I figured why not […]

French Fridays: Vegetarian Hachis Parmentier (Shepherd’s Pie)
Happy Friday (but if you’re like me, all the days seem to be blending into one long week!). Today I’m sharing a recipe that might work for those of you needing to cook from your pantry, fridge and freezer right now. Bonus? It’s vegetarian and easy to make vegan, too! It’s a favourite in our […]

Cook the Book Fridays: Sheet pan supper-balsamic chicken with baby potatoes and mushrooms from Everyday Dorie
This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s latest cookbook, Everyday Dorie and is a perfect dish to make for a weeknight meal, a casual dinner with friends or really, anytime. It’s SO easy to put together, uses one pan and makes the house smell amazing! We ‘ve made this so […]

French Fridays: Hachis Parmentier
Happy (French) Friday! Popping in today to share a piece I worked on for France Today Magazine and Taste of France. Over the past year, I’ve been thrilled to see my work in print in both publications – it’s been a long term goal of mine to be published regularly in print and I couldn’t […]

Les Petits Chefs make Crispy Vegetable Cakes from In the French kitchen with kids
The Petits Chefs are back for the final term of the school year! Typically, the first few weeks of club are a little all over the place as boys are still trying out for teams and don’t know if they’ve made it for a week or two so I never really know who is showing […]

Cook the Book Fridays: Potato Tourte from Everyday Dorie
This week’s recipe for Cook the Book Fridays comes from Dorie Greenspan’s latest cookbook, Everyday Dorie and it’s a beauty! Potato Tourte is a double-crusted puff pastry pie filled with thinly sliced potatoes, some herbs and seasonings. Simple ingredients baked to golden perfection and then, just when you think it couldn’t get any better, you […]
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