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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas - Simple Bites
Hello October! Cooler mornings, changing leaves and departing geese: it’s a textbook autumn here in Nova Scotia. Items on our fall bucket list are getting checked off each week like apple picking with the kiddos and a soup swap with my cookbook club. The next event on the calendar is Thanksgiving. My turkey is ordered...
BLT Caesar Pasta Salad - Simple Bites
A delicious summer salad mash-up, plus a quick and simple Caesar dressing recipe. This recipe was born out of my zero waste mindset in the kitchen and love of a summertime BLT sandwich. Recently I found myself with leftovers from two different barbecue events: a classic pasta salad, Caesar dressing and heaps of shredded lettuce....
Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Halloumi - Simple Bites
A nourishing, zero waste recipe, featuring the bold flavours of the Mediterranean in one hearty salad. Earthy lentils, salty cheese, tangy lemon and smoky onion, all tied together with a herby green olive dressing, makes this Mediterranean lentil salad recipe an absolute knockout. If you’ve tired of your usual salads, I can promise that this...
Secrets to a Successful Cookbook Club - Simple Bites
“Some say that home cooking is doomed, but I am convinced that the golden age of home cooking is yet to come…In this world of screens and anxiety, to talk about cooking feels like something that is real and honest and good.” Bee Wilson, The Secrets of Cooking Five years ago I wrote How (and...
A Simple Life Hack for the Best Omelet Recipe - Simple Bites
Among the seemingly infinite wisdom of Bee Wilson’s new book, The Secrets of Cooking, a simple life hack for the best omelet recipe jumped out at me. Friends, better and easier omelets are just a step away, thanks to one ingredient. As food writers collectively predict their culinary trends for the new year, I’m, yet...
The Best Italian Chopped Salad Recipe - Simple Bites
I can’t quite remember when Italian chopped salad became synonymous with Christmastime in our home, but as soon as I see the radicchio display at my local market in December, my mind goes right to this Nancy Silverton favourite. It’s a pre-Noel staple, balancing out the sugar high of my annual cookie swaps, and sticking...
Cranberry Recipe Round-Up - Simple Bites
It’s official. Cranberries are my favourite Christmas holiday flavour. I love the vivid pop of colour and bright, tangy flavour they bring to every dish, both sweet or savoury. ‘Tis the season for this local fruit, both wild growing and cultivated in bogs all around Nova Scotia. Whether you enjoy them fresh or dried, cranberries...
My Favourite Cookbooks of 2023 - Simple Bites
Jingle all the way! I’m sharing a line up of my favourite cookbooks of 2023 just in time for you to create a holiday wish list. I hope you’ll unwrap one or two of these books on Christmas morning. This year’s titles covered all of my favourite topics: zero waste cooking, hospitality at home, Mediterranean...
Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding and a Zero Waste Formula - Simple Bites
Pantry ingredients transform leftovers into a decadent pumpkin spice bread pudding that serves up comfort in every bite. Every eco-conscious baker needs a bread pudding recipe in their repertoire. And today I’m giving you a basic zero waste formula that will help you waste less and enjoy more dessert. Sound good? I’m also sharing my […]
Zero Waste Cooking: How to Build a Better Sandwich - Simple Bites
I whipped up a particularly delicious sandwich the other day. A lunch for one, now that we are back in a school/work routine. I had used up leftovers, with favourable results, and it got me thinking about food waste and how much of it can be avoided. So I sat down here to share how […]
Simple Skillet Cornbread - Simple Bites
Ready in 30 minutes, this simple skillet cornbread has been a favourite side dish of mine for years. Great with soups, stews and chili, it’s essential fall comfort food. When I was growing up, simple skillet cornbread was a side dish we frequently enjoyed. Where some families may have had fluffy biscuits or white dinner […]
Simple Charred Broccoli Three Ways - Simple Bites
Everyone needs a quick and reliable side dish, preferably something green to balance out the meal. Broccoli is one of the vegetables that my whole family tolerates (yes, I still deal with selective eaters) and I’m always looking to make it a little more exciting. No offence, broccoli, but you’re not always the most fun. […]
Campfire Buttermilk Biscuits from Cook It Wild - Simple Bites
We’ve tucked a few camping trips into our summer already; it’s our favourite way to unplug and carve out time with friends and family. My happy place is around the campfire or propane stove, with an enamel mug of camp coffee. I love to cook up meals for the herd of youths that run the […]
Cook a Greek Summer Feast - Simple Bites
Ever since I’ve discovered Northern Greece as a serious gastronomical destination, I’ve made it my mission to share some of the flavours of Thessaloniki with my family and friends. This is the point of travel, is it not, to embrace new cultures and learn from each other? I know I can’t help but absorb the […]
Blueberry Recipe Round-Up - Simple Bites
Summer is flying by. The wild blueberries ripening on my own lakeshore are an indication that peak berry season is here. I’m prepared for this sweet time of year, with my jam jars washed, and the chest freezer ready to be refilled with strawberries, raspberries and more. Here’s a blueberry recipe round-up to inspire you […]
Roasted Radishes with Creamy Kefir Green Goddess Dressing - Simple Bites
Happy summer! This beautiful vegetarian dish is perfectly simple and seasonal. Roasted radishes are paired with a vibrant green goddess dressing featuring creamy kefir – and the result is a cravable, colourful salad or appetizer. I know it’s tempting to move on from radishes, but my garden patch is still producing the pretty pink root […]