Picnics & BBQs

Snacks & Desserts

Strawberry Basil Fool

For the first time in two years, June feels like torture again. While the pandemic still quietly persists there is definitely more normal now. By normal, I mean the end

Picnics & BBQs

Chili Chicken Burger

I know it’s trendy right now to sing the praises of an unfussy, straight-ahead burger. Noth­ing but salt and pep­per in the meat and a square of processed cheese melted on

Summer

Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze

I made this recipe for my mom. She is the universe’s biggest lemon fan. For all my life, she has never said “no” to a lemon flavoured anything. Pancakes, bars,

Lunch

Puff Pastry Pizzas

Who’s looking for an inexpensive gift for themselves this holiday season? Anyone? Well, here it is. This is also the gift that will keep on giving week after week after

Fall

Tuna Chickpea Salad Sandwich

My latest strategy for dinner has been salads. I don’t mean greens. I mean sandwich salads. Things like egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, you get the idea. With the

Picnics & BBQs

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A few years ago, before a trip home to the States, I asked Canadian friends who live in New York City if I can bring them anything from home. This

By Ingredient

Broccoli Cheese Patties

Laura and I have been thinking a lot lately about the school year and the particular challenges it presents to parents. Because, let’s be honest, it’s not just our kids

Roundup

Our Favourite Grilling Recipes

This post about grilling and anything that has to do with fresh, local berries and frozen treats are probably my most beloved posts to create every year. After all, they

Lunch

Turkey and Gruyere Burgers

When I was growing up burgers were a greasy, guilty pleasure. When it comes to feeding my family, burgers are a regular component of our weekly routine including turkey or

Dinner

Corn Fritter Tacos with Cucumber and Feta Salsa

In our first book, How to Feed a Family, we had a recipe for Sweet Corn Tostada’s that was born on a hot August day at our summer beach cottage.