Recipes
Easy Wonton or Noodle Soup
I almost always have a freezer full of homemade wontons and this soup is by far my favorite way to eat them. With the wonton already made and waiting in the freezer, this soup is almost ridiculously easy to make, and depending on how many wonton you put in it, it can be a pretty [...]
Easy Wonton Dumplings
I always make wonton in huge batches and then freeze them in smaller quantities so they’re ready whenever I make homemade wonton soup- which is a favorite in my house. Having said that, keep in mind that this recipe will make at least 50 wonton, which is important because as much as I love eating [...]
Baked Fish Cakes with Homemade Tartar Sauce
I know that most people fry their fish cakes but I prefer to bake mine. They taste just as good -or better- and they’re much healthier. If you do chose to fry yours you may need to add a little extra binder (egg or additional bread crumbs) to help them stay together in the pan [...]
Barley as a Delicious Side Dish
I don’t know why more people don’t make barley as a side dish more often. It’s a perfect alternative to rice or potatoes, much better for you, incredibly yummy, and almost ridiculously cheap! You can infuse almost any flavour you want with fresh herbs and it takes far less effort than mashing up a pot [...]
Crispy Potato Pancakes
I love these crispy little babies for breakfast, as a side dish, or even as a snack. Yeah, pretty much any time. Some people like to serve them with applesauce but I prefer the good old fashioned dollop of sour cream. A great trick- especially if you have a finicky kid- is to add some carrot [...]