Jen dela Luna
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November 20 2017 RecipesIt’s rainy, windy, dark and cold out – welcome to November in Vancouver. My final recipe of the year is a very simple one… but if you’ve never tried it before, it’s sure to become a staple …

Semla
October 23 2017 RecipesSemla (or semlor, if there are many) is a traditional sweet dessert commonly found throughout the Scandinavian region. Historically, it began as a bread bun soaked in a bowl of warm milk, which has …

Mini Tourtières
September 25 2017 RecipesThough typically served during the holiday season, the French-Canadian tourtière is a brilliant dish to have in cooler months in general. A warm, hearty meat pie is a delectable comfort food – …

Som Tam Thai
July 10 2017 RecipesIt’s incredible how much taste and flavour can impact one’s memories. Growing up in Southeast Asia for over a decade, I have had the opportunity to expand my palate and devour the cuisine of the …

Savijača
June 12 2017 RecipesRegardless of the time of year, a warm, delicious apple dessert is always my weakness. There’s just something about apples and pastry that go together perfectly. Couple it with a luscious scoop of …

Buddha’s Delight
May 8 2017 RecipesBuddha’s delight – also known as the world’s ultimate veggie stir fry – is quite the adventure for the palate. Named as such because it is a vegetarian dish, Buddha’s Delight is typically …

Asazuke
April 3 2017 RecipesIn the colder months of the year (spring, where are you?), it’s easy for us to focus on umami-filled, warm, hearty, comforting foods. Who can blame you, really, when there’s been snow and rain …

Bacon and Cabbage
March 6 2017 RecipesWhile Irish cuisine may not have the punchiest of flavours or exotic ingredients and spices… there is certainly something to be said about a dish that is purely warm, nourishing comfort. With a …

Jeweled rice
December 5 2016 RecipesThis traditional Persian dish is served often at weddings or large feasts so I thought it was a fitting holiday recommendation for your table. Whether it’s a new addition or perhaps even a …

Tufahije (with maple syrup)
November 7 2016 RecipesI’ll admit that I wasn’t too familiar with Bosnian cuisine when I was given this assignment. What I was delighted to discover is that its focus is truly on the ingredients at the heart of the …