This recipe is a simple, meatless meal that is loaded with Greek flavors. ‘Round here, I’m usually solely responsible for thinking of supper ideas. So when my boyfriend suggested stuffed peppers (something we have never made before) I was shocked. For one thing, I have no idea how he even knows what a stuffed pepper…
Birthday Cake Pudding Shots
Culinary Cool turned 2 on June 22nd! I might be a week late, but I’m still going to celebrate. I had a whirlwind couple of weeks including a quick trip to the mountains (read about it here), so I had very little time to celebrate this milestone. Better late than never! Last year for my…
What I Ate in Banff National Park
My boyfriend and I took a last minute trip up into the Canadian Rocky Mountains and enjoyed the first official day of summer taking in the fresh air, breathtaking sights and enjoying some quality time together. We brought our dog, Zoe, along with us for the ride and she was very popular with the other…
Chicken and Feta Spring Rolls
Did you know you can easily make spring rolls at home? My version has a Greek twist and is served with Tzatziki sauce. For someone who loves spring rolls as much as I do, it’s surprising that I’ve never made them at home before. Those cute little parcels look like they could be a lot…
Cinnamon Crumb Surprise Cake
A few weeks ago, I had brunch with my two best friends. We’ve known each other since we were 2 years old and we consider each other sisters. We’ve been through everything together, from making mud pies, having sleep-overs, road trips, graduation, weddings. You name it, we’ve probably done it together. And we tell…
Bruschetta Pizza
Some may find it peculiar, that a person who isn’t the biggest fan of raw tomatoes, may actually like bruschetta. When I eat it, I usually dust off about half the tomatoes, and go for a piece that’s heavy on the feta and balsamic. I can support pretty much anything if it’s backed by…
Cream Egg Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo Bars, like Butter Tarts, are quintessentially Canadian. Everyone’s got a recipe for it that has been passed down from someone else and everybody loves them. And rightfully so! How can you resist a Nanaimo Bar? The base is similar to a brownie, only better (obviously) because it’s mixed with walnuts and coconut. It’s topped…
Pizza Dough
Like most people, I’m a huge fan of pizza. Sure, picking up the phone (or these days, going on-line) and ordering up a pizza is simple. It’s equally easy to grab a box of the frozen stuff at the grocery store. But did you know that making it fresh from scratch at home is…
Almond Apricot Tart
This lovely Apricot and Almond Tart is made with summer apricots and a decadent frangipane and custard filling. There’s a posh little French bakery in town that makes the most wonderful pastries. I used to work right beside their shop and I found myself in there more often than I would like to admit. They…
Avocado Salsa
Friends, can you believe that there was a time when I hated tomatoes? It’s true. I would pick them out of everything, and even scraped the sauce off pizza. This was a legit hatred. I’m glad to report, that I no longer hate tomatoes, but I don’t love them either. If they’re canned, or cooked…
