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Month: January 2017

Fresh Fettuccine with Bacon and Balsamic Mushroom Vinaigrette

January 30, 2017 Leave a Comment
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Rolling pasta may seem like a lot of work but I promise you that it is fully worth the effort! My very basic pasta recipe can be found here. If you can’t get your hands on fresh pasta, boxed works really well… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN bacon, balsamic vinegar, fresh pasta, mushrooms, parmesan, pasta, quick dinner, weeknight dinners

Triple Chocolate Cookie Triangles

January 25, 2017 Leave a Comment
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These cookies come together in a pinch! No individual rolling or shaping, chilling or decorating. Just slap the dough into a pan, bake, slice and serve! They are good and the addition of the espresso makes them even tastier! Don’t over… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN bake sale, bars, chewy, chocolate, cookies, easy, fast, make ahead, white chocolate

Hussssshhhh Puppy, Hush

January 23, 2017 Leave a Comment
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I had what I think was called ‘Boliarepas’ at a restaurant in Toronto recently and they were delish! Part fritter, part donut, part hush puppy and part cornbread. What’s not to like? Either way, I knew I was making them!… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN boliarepas, cheese, chorizo, corn, corn bread, corn meal, donut, game day menu, gluten-free, hush puppies, jalapeno, sour cream, Super Bowl

Beer Nut Cookies

January 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
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I say pardon??? That’s right, you heard correctly. These are beer nuts wrapped in a chewy vanilla batter with a sweet sweet caramel swirl. This is basically what would happen if a cookie collided into a handful of beer nuts… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN baking, beer nuts, cookies, drop cookies, easy, fast, peanuts

Ottolenghi-Inspired Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Tart

January 16, 2017 Leave a Comment
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This tart is inspired only because I didn’t have all the right ingredients. It was still delicious though and sure to keep the vampires far, far away. This may seem like a lot of garlic (and it is) but once… Continue Reading →

IN THE GARDEN, IN THE KITCHEN fresh herbs, goat cheese, ottolenghi, pastry, pie, puff pastry, tart, thyme, yotam ottolenghi

Shaved Brussel Sprout and Crispy Chorizo Salad

January 11, 2017 Leave a Comment
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Shaved brussel sprout salads seem to be popping up everywhere in restaurants all over Toronto. Like their brassica cousin, the cabbage, they are great in that they can withstand an assertive dressing and some strong flavors. Careful not to over… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN almonds, bacon, brine, brussel sprouts, chorizo, easy salad, feta, gluten-free, make ahead, mandolin, pickled onion, winter salad

Coffee Crisp Torte

January 9, 2017 1 Comment
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This dessert takes be back. It tastes like the Coffee Crisp candy bar and that is just a whole lot of awesome! I love the texture of this cake – light crunchy meringue layers held together by a rich mocha… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN almonds, espresso, Frangelico, gluten-free, gluten-free option, hazelnut, hazelnut liqueur, hazelnuts, holiday, holiday baking, make ahead, meringue, mocha

Lemon Cranberry Loaf

January 4, 2017 Leave a Comment
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This zippy lemon cran loaf was the result of a leftover bag of sad Christmas cranberries in my crisper. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick me up with a cup of tea. Lemon Cranberry Loaf 1/2 cup… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN breakfast bread, breakfast pastry, cranberry, holiday baking, lemon, lemon loaf, pound cake, weekend breakfast

Back to Basics: Beef Bourguignonne

January 2, 2017 Leave a Comment
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Happy New Year everyone! Treat this as a basic beef stew recipe. Feel free to mix up the veggies and herbs. Place chilled leftovers into a shallow dish, cover with pastry and impress your guests with a Bourguignonne pot pie! Having… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN beef, beef stew, easy, gluten-free, gluten-free option, low and slow, one pot dinners, sunday meals, winter

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Welcome to the T! I’m Val, a creative insomniac living with my Newfoundlander pup in Toronto. My pages are filled with my adventures outside of work and the life I share with my friends & family. Through my posts, I hope to share them with you too! Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again very soon!

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