Valentine’s Day Recipes

Puff Pastry Pudding Hearts

Puff Pastry Pudding Hearts

A last-minute Valentine”s dessert. Puff pastry pillows filled with warm vanilla pudding and drizzled with chocolate.

Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes filled with chocolate ganache and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.

Quick Chicken Parmigiana

Quick Chicken Parmigiana

I used to not be a fan of chicken and tomatoes together. There was something about it that just seemed off to me. Give me cream with my chicken and tomatoes with my beef! That”s what I used to think. I”m not sure what changed my mind.  I guess a part of growing up is(…)

Mocha Chip Banana Bread

Mocha Chip Banana Bread

This banana bread is much more reminiscent of a cake – with its rich chocolate flavour and deep undertones from the coffee. It”s almost guaranteed to win over even the harshest banana bread critic. The deep chocolate look of this bread speaks romance to me. Although, the most romantic we got was to sit huddled(…)

Sun-dried Tomato, Feta and Basil Bruschetta

Sun-dried Tomato, Feta and Basil Bruschetta

Last week I put the call out on Facebook for some trusted company-worthy eats. There were many delicious suggestions but this one from Natasha (a fellow Canadian ex-pat living in Switzerland) really stuck out to me because a) there was a link to the recipe and b) it contained sun-dried tomatoes, which I love and(…)

Sweetheart Ice Cream Cakes with Strawberry Sauce

I have the best mom in the world. Don’t fight with me on this. Your mom can be just as awesome as my mom, but she can’t possibly be better. My goal has never been to be a better mom then my mom, but to be just as good. To be as loving, caring and(…)

Barcelona Hot Chocolate with Strawberry Marshmallows

Barcelona Hot Chocolate with Strawberry Marshmallows

Company arrived yesterday for a four day stay. It always feel nice to have visitors from home because it helps bring our two worlds together. We haven”t made many plans yet and are keeping things pretty relaxed. Growing up we always had a house full of visitors, especially around special occasions. So, for me to(…)

Garlic Shrimp Pasta for Two

When I was first married I made every possible situation into a celebration. That first year of marriage we celebrated every monthly anniversary along with every romantic holiday in between. I love setting aside a special time to spend with the ones you love with no distractions. That first year gave me ample opportunity. Things(…)