Tamales are a lot of work to assemble, but tamale casserole? It’s perfect for a weeknight! It has all the cozy Tex-Mex flavour you love, including a savoury lentil filling, warm spices, and golden cornbread topping, in a much easier form. I’ve had making homemade tamales on my to-do list for a while. Unfortunately, I...
This vegan hashbrown casserole is even better than the classic version because it’s LOADED with all the good stuff! Joining the hashbrowns, melty cheese, crispy topping, and creamy sauce is a rainbow of veggies to add extra flavour and colour. Whether it’s for a weekend brunch or a holiday potluck, it’s a universal truth: hashbrown...
Garlic noodles are the quintessential back pocket dinner recipe, coming together in just 20 minutes and tasting like a restaurant-worthy noodle dish. They’re intensely garlicky, spicy, deeply savoury, and a little bit sweet! Garlic noodles are popular in Vietnamese-American restaurants and after seeing one too many mouthwatering photos on Instagram, I knew it was time...
This vegan tater tot casserole recipe delivers all the comfort food coziness you expect from the original, but with a hearty lentil base and creamy plant-based mushroom sauce underneath the golden, crispy tater tots. Delicious! Sometimes you want to go the extra mile for dinner. And friends, this tater tot casserole is worth the effort....
Pillowy gnocchi is always a treat and this one pot cheesy tomato gnocchi recipe might just be the easiest way to get it on the table for dinner! It’s cozy, creamy, and cheesy—and it all comes together in less than 30 minutes in just one pan. I love Sweet potato gnocchi, but I don’t always...
These juicy, flavorful birria sliders are made with tender, slow-cooked beef, rich, savory consommé, and melty cheese all tucked inside soft, buttery buns. Made right in the crockpot, they’re perfect for game day, get-togethers, or even an easy weeknight dinner. They’re messy, delicious, and guaranteed to be a favorite! Recipe Highlights ⏱️ Cook Time: 8...
Mushroom bourguignon is a rich vegan stew cooked low and slow to develop complex umami flavours. It’s comfort food that also feels elegant and fancy! Beef bourguignon is a classic French dish—and by swapping the beef with mushrooms, making it vegan is practically effortless! As we know from mushroom stroganoff, mushrooms have a deep umami...
If you think tofu is boring or bland, these tofu recipes are here to change your mind! I’m sharing 28 different dishes that range from cozy soups to crispy mains and satisfying meal bowls, each packed with flavour and plant-based protein. I know tofu can be intimidating. In fact, the first few times I cooked...
This reverse sear porterhouse steak is smoked low and slow, then finished in a hot cast-iron skillet for a perfect crust and juicy, even doneness. A steakhouse-quality dinner that’s easy enough for weeknights and impressive enough for date night at home. Recipe Highlights ⏱️ Cook Time: 10–12 minutes (plus 2 hours dry brine) 🍴 Serves:...
The best kung pao tofu is the kind you make at home! This recipe has the sweet, savoury, and spicy flavour of the takeout version that makes it so crave-worthy. I always love takeout and I love making it at home too, which is why I am making an effort to make dishes like kung...