Just a girl who loves her food

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Tomato and Pecorino Puffs

Tomato and Pecorino Puffs

Tomato and Pecorino puffs are a fancy way of saying a circular piece of puff pastry with tomato and cheese on it. But however you say it, it tastes delicious and makes you look like the fanciest of chefs. I like this recipe for two 

Indian Chicken Curry Bites

Indian Chicken Curry Bites

Typically E is the creative one and is able to come up with all the interesting and witty dialogue you are so accustomed to reading. So, when she told me it was my turn to write – I was worried. How to start, what to 

Tangy Tofu Bahn Mi

Tangy Tofu Bahn Mi

When we met, M was a hard fast carnivore. And like many others out there, had the misconception that food labeled as “vegetarian” or “vegan” was bland, unsatisfying, and frankly for hippies and rabbits. Although I am not a vegetarian purist, I support the mentality 

Vegan Pesto Zoodles

Vegan Pesto Zoodles

Noodle: a strip, ring, or tube of pasta or similar dough, typically made with egg and usually eaten with a sauce or in a soup.   The simple ingredients that make up what is a noodle can vary from place to place; from the spaghetti 

Hoisin Chicken Drumsticks with Asian Slaw

Hoisin Chicken Drumsticks with Asian Slaw

Raise your hands if you are aching for barbecue season (I will assume everyone reading this just raised your arm slightly or maybe your brain went hmm yeah, I could go for barbecue). Well even if you didn’t raise your hand, I am ready for 

Sesame Noodle Bowls

Sesame Noodle Bowls

Telling people about my college experience and moving far away from home, I often got the “you must’ve eaten a lot of instant noodles”. All I could do was to awkwardly laugh along at this over played joke. To be fair I can understand where 

Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwich

Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwich

I never understand people who don’t like breakfast or don’t even eat breakfast (gasp!). Not only is it the most important meal of the day, it is also the most delicious meal of the day. It can be anything you want it to be; sweet, 

Sweet Potato & “Chorizo” Tacos

Sweet Potato & “Chorizo” Tacos

I know what you are all thinking..another taco recipe?! The answer is yes. Tacos are always a yes. Although many of us may be familiar with taco favourites such as carne asada or carnitas, veggie based tacos don’t often jump to mind. But they should. 

The Best Chicken Sandwich

The Best Chicken Sandwich

Often I find myself flipping through one of my many cookbooks, digging for inspiration. Usually the cookbooks with bright bold pictures pull me in and make me wanting more. It’s like I almost get blinded by the enticing photos that I forget to glance over