
Cheese Please!
In my mind, macaroni & cheese is synonymous with comfort. When I think of mac & cheese, my mind drifts to visions of my mom’s homemade dish, oozing with a creamy cheese sauce and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. There is no surprise that this was the very first thing I cooked when I moved out of my family home, searching for that connection to comfort and familiarity. I set out to make a healthier version of this family favourite without sacrificing the smooth creamy texture

Simple Green Split Pea Soup
Who doesn't love the simplicity of split pea soup? It's warm, comforting and filling - an autumn trifecta! Pea soup has been a cold-weather staple in my household for as long as I can remember. When I haul out my grandmother's recipe, I know I need to dedicate at least half an hour to washing, peeling and chopping all sorts of vegetables. That's why I have been so keen to streamline her recipe without sacrificing flavour. I think I have a winner here! Using frozen chopped

Fall into Comfort Food
Happy first day of autumn! Bring on the sweaters, blankets, scarves and slippers - I’m ready! After being spoiled by an amazing Island summer, I welcome the change of seasons (and the slower pace). Cooking in the summer usually features quick meals with light flavours and the only heat comes from the BBQ or a campfire (I wouldn’t dare turn on my oven in August!). With a slight chill in the air and an abundance of vegetables from our garden harvest, I’m anxious to heat thin