Pea Soup and Bagel Dumplings Recently our area experienced a wild thunderstorm, and with the rainy, harsh weather gave us the unseasonal longing for a comforting dinner. Turning to popular Chef Michelle Tchea, we found the perfect meal to satisfy our appetites for both food […]

As you get ready for 4th of July entertaining, we dug into our archives and found an exquisite recipe for you to try at this weekend’s barbecues. Your guests will be impressed by this wonderful dish that delightfully blends sweet and savory. Versatile too, this […]

This smooth, sweet dessert can be even better than ice cream on a warm summer day. It combines the comforting flavors of caramel and vanilla, with a refreshing hint of zesty orange. Try making this treat for this weekend’s Memorial Day barbecues- we are sure […]

Tired of an unchanged dinner menu week in and week out? Enhance your cookbook repertoire with this delicious recipe for crab rice with egg ribbons. It is rather simple to prepare, yet full of tremendous taste. Your family and friends will think you spent hours […]

What else is there to say about gyoza beside, “Yum!?” Turning this delicious recipe into a staple at your dining table will certainly elevate your chef status to the next level. And the pickled cucumber salad? The perfect side! Give this delicious recipe a try […]

Oscar Night is Sunday, February 22nd. Roll out the red carpet for your guests and Host an Oscar Party to remember. Whether your idea of Oscar night is formal & fabulous or cozying up on the couch, we’ve got a fun spin on Hollywood’s glamourous […]

Orange Coconut Syrup Cake presented by guest blogger Chef Michelle Tchea I love using citrus fruits in my desserts. I have made many variations of this cake, and the combination of coconut and orange is one of my favourites. I like to use a lot […]

Crabcakes with Spinach & Poached Egg is presented by guest blogger Chef Michelle Tchea This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, light lunch on the patio or as a sophisticated dinner. Easy enough for a weeknight, glamourous enough for the weekends. Enjoy!   Crabcakes with […]

Salmon with Egg Tapenade is presented by guest blogger Chef Michelle Tchea This is a great dish for a lazy afternoon over the weekend, accompanied by a good bottle of wine. The longer you cure the fish in the pickle dressing, the more cooked it […]

With a few good Asian recipes under your belt, you will be ready to host an Asian themed dinner party. Add some ginger cocktails and an Asian-inspired tablescape and your guests will be taken to a faraway land. This recipe for Grilled Mango with Curried Prawns is […]