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Mussels in Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce

Mussels in Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce

This mussel recipe is inspired by a dish at the ever-loved Victoria restaurant, The Tapa Bar. This Spanish tapas restaurant serves up the most wonderful mussels I have ever had – Mussels de Cha Cha Cha. I’ve tried for awhile to recreate these mussels, and…

Ukrainian Cottage Cheese Crepes (Nalysnyky)

Ukrainian Cottage Cheese Crepes (Nalysnyky)

Cottage Cheese Crepes aka Nalysnyky is my ultimate favourite Ukrainian dish. Traditionally, this dish is served at Easter, but I could eat it all year long. Simple yet delicious, full of cheese and dill, this side dish is begging to be included in your next…

Sweet ‘n’ Salty Nuts ‘n’ Bolts

Sweet ‘n’ Salty Nuts ‘n’ Bolts

These Sweet ‘n’ Salty Nuts ‘n’ Bolts are instantly loved by anyone who tries them. They are crunchy and caramelized from the honey. And oh so perfectly sweet and salty. I can’t (and will not) stop eating them.  Crunchy things. This recipe, like many of…

A Perfect Evening in Rome

A Perfect Evening in Rome

Ah, Rome, my favourite city in the world. There’s something about this city that makes it feel truly magical. It could be the way the sun shines down on its towering buildings, or perhaps the winding, narrow streets that seem to have a story lurking…