Food

Do you know what risotto and arancini have in common? Of course, if you’ve eaten both of these things before, you probably already know that they’re made from arborio rice. But did you realize that arancini can be made entirely from leftover risotto? That’s right – arancini are essentially just fried balls of risotto with an ooey gooey piece of mozzarella in the middle! Because you can get 2 dishes in 1 from risotto (and essentially, extra bang for your buck), that makes it the ultimate meal option. It’s also ideal for pleasing any fussy eater(s) you might have in…

If you ask me what my favourite Italian dish is, the answer will always be Spaghetti Carbonara. From the first moment I tasted this dish, it was amore! I’ve seen many incarnations of Carbonara at various places all over the world – some good, some bad. In fact, I once sent my ‘carbonara’ back at a chain restaurant because when it arrived, it was actually penne in a cream sauce with green peas and pieces of chicken. Spaghetti Carbonara became the margherita pizza of pastas for me. In other words, it was like my benchmark pasta. If a restaurant had…

I grew up eating Trinidadian stew chicken, since both my mom and dad were born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago. This is one of the quintessential homecooked meals of Trinidad, and I have only the fondest memories associated with it (like the lovely aromas that would permeate our entire household, whenever my mom would make it). To this day, it remains my favourite homecooked Trinidadian dish! It’s sad to say, but in all these years of blogging, I haven’t once shared a Trinidadian dish. Why? Sounds silly, but it’s not that easy to make many of the best Caribbean…

Brb, currently eating my feelings. The world is facing a really tough period, and we are all experiencing and coping with it differently. In times like these, many people turn to food for comfort, including myself. Whether it’s ordering copious amounts of my guilty pleasures (hello, pizza!) or playing around with new recipes and old favourites in my kitchen, a welcome distraction these days has been food. And all I seem to be craving are rich, decadent meals! So, I thought it would be a great time to round up and share some recipes with you – specifically, comfort food…

For the past few years, cauliflower has been having a moment. Once considered a boring vegetable that no one could really figure out what to do with, in recent years, it’s been blossoming (and I’m not just talking about its florets 😉). We’ve seen all sorts of yummy cauliflower dishes popping up, like kung pao/Korean fried cauliflower, cauliflower gnocchi, cauliflower mac and cheese, and even pizza crust made from cauliflower. And I’m totally here for it! The inspiration for this whole roasted cauliflower with tahini & halloumi came from a local Toronto chef, Anthony Rose. The dish is on the…

Savoury, spicy, tangy, crunchy, fresh – all elements of the perfect banh mi sandwich. It honestly has to be one of my favourite sandwiches out there, ever since the first moment I took a bite of one. A few months ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to travel to Vietnam – the birthplace of the banh mi. Sadly, travel all around the world is on hold for the time being due to COVID-19. But if you wanted to escape for a bit or plan for your eventual travel, I’ve written a couple guides on Vietnam that you can…

We’ve officially reached the most dreadful part of the winter – when the snow, freezing rain, and bitter cold have gotten to us. When we are desperately craving spring (or at least some more hours of sunshine), but know it’s still a long way away. Like many people, I hibernate in the wintertime. I lose motivation to go places, even the gym. I know they say summer bodies are made in the winter, but I can’t help but want to stay warm and cozy inside, and eat all the comfort food! It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a…

Is it weird that the thing I get most excited for about fall is the return of comfort food?! Forget the pumpkin spiced lattes, cable knit sweaters, leaves changing colours and all that other autumnal stuff! I just care about having the kind of food that feels like a hug, about the prospects of entertaining (and being entertained) for Thanksgiving, and about cozying up under a blanket with a bowl of warm soup! During the cooler months as we hibernate, I also find myself back in the kitchen more often. Are you the same way? Since I’m always looking for…