Guys guys guys…I got a cast iron pan! I know what you’re thinking…”Danica, how did you not have one before?”. I just didn’t, okay!? But now I do, and I think I’m going to be obsessed with it. It was such a great black Friday deal that I just couldn’t help myself. Besides being able to make delicious breads (cornbread on it’s way!), skillets and … Continue reading Dutch Baby
If you remember my cranberry white chocolate muffins then you remember how much I love cranberry and white chocolate. Starbucks sells cranberry bliss bars starting in late November through the holiday season every year, and they are addicting. They’re also $4.00 a pop..and frozen, but delicious none the less. But these homemade copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars are just as blissful as the Starbucks ones (maybe … Continue reading Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat)
This could be the late twenties talking, but there is nothing I love more than a cozy night. As much as I cannot wait for snowboarding, there is something nice about having that in-betweenish period where it gets dark at 5 and it’s socially acceptable to live under your couch blanket. And the cold, wet, and dark weather is great because it gives you the … Continue reading French Onion Soup
I love when I can combine my two favourite things – cheese and bread. As you may remember from my Brie in Pastry recipe, I absolutely love baked brie. There’s something about the ooey-gooeyness of it that honestly just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. This though, this is the ULTIMATE baked brie. It’s baked inside bread. INSIDE A LOAF OF BREAD, GUYS. It’s … Continue reading Brie Bread Bowl
While I love a hearty, thick and spicy tomato based sauce or bolognese that’s been simmering for hours, you can’t always swing that kind of time during the week, and sometimes you just want something a bit lighter and quicker. In swoops this clear sauce consisting of olive oil, white wine, pasta water and lemon juice with all your delicious add-ins. I actually really love … Continue reading Pea & Chorizo Pasta
Zucchini is one of my favourite veggies. It’s so versatile and it’s straight up delicious – roasted, grilled, sauteed, zoodles, fried – I mean you can’t go wrong with it. It’s But one thing that’s great about baking with zucchini is that it keeps your treats nice and moist, keeping your recipe pretty much fool proof. Oh, and since it’s a vegetable, it means that … Continue reading Zucchini Muffins
Does anyone else try and clean their fridge out at the end of the week, or is that just me? I don’t know what it is, but I love starting the week with a clean slate fridge. I often find myself at the end of the week throwing together meals with tidbits of leftover food, which is the tastiest kind of upcycling you can do. … Continue reading Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms
Panna cotta has become a favourite in my family. It’s come to the point where if you come over for dinner it’s almost expected that you’ll have panna cotta. This chai one was a hit the other night, topped with warm rum caramelized pears it was the perfect ending to dinner on a crisp autumn day. Panna cotta is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream … Continue reading Chai Panna Cotta
In general, I’m not really into eggs with the “egg”ception of a fried egg once in a while on holiday’s, or a benny…but sometimes I do just get a really harsh craving for egg. I do like those little mini quiche – you know the ones in pie crust? I think maybe I just love pie crust. After a long weekend away, I didn’t want … Continue reading Crustless Veggie Quiche
Hey everyone! I haven’t posted in over a month!! It’s been a super busy summer spending time away with loved ones and preparing for my parents big anniversary party that I’m organizing and hosting…so needless to say I have my hands full! I’m sure none of you actually care about that though because you’re here for one reason and one reason only – these wicked … Continue reading Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos & Avocado Crema (Vegan)
Tin Roof Cooking 