These little potato latkes brought so much joy to my day. It might have been that I got to make them with my friend, and that they reminded me of why I love to cook - the coming together of family and friends over food. The sharing of experiences, the collective working towards one goal: making dinner for those we love. These crispy and delicious latkes are both humble and celebratory and a must make for any holiday feast!

These Nutella Hot Chocolate Cookies are PERFECT! They are chocolate-y, chewy, gooey and nutty. They taste like a warm hug on a cold day. You will love the subtle essence of hazelnuts from the Nutella and the rich chocolate that melts in your mouth. These Hot Chocolate Cookies are a must this holiday season!

This Christmas Tree pull-apart bread, made with freshly baked bread balls cheesy on the inside, and soft and chewy on the outside are holiday perfection! Serve this with your favourite marinara sauce, and it’s sure to become your new Christmas tradition!

These are the BEST shrimp tacos that take almost no effort at all and will transport you to somewhere sunny and warm. The shrimp are perfectly marinated in green chili sauce and lime juice. The tacos are piled high with homemade pico-de-gallo and a green chili crema. I. LOVE. IT.

This Sheet Pan Chicken, Butternut squash with Cauliflower and a Browned Butter Sage sauce is a weeknight dinner you’ll want on your meal plan over and over! The simple spices and the easy clean up create a meal your whole family will enjoy!

Finding the perfect gift can be stressful. I hope these gift guides help you find a thoughtful gift for everyone on your list and bring some joy into the gift giving process!

This is the perfect Overnight Oats framework that is so easy to make with only a few ingredients, full of nutrients, and completely customizable to your tastes and the seasons. The base is simple. You won’t ever tire of this breakfast because you can change it up depending on your mood each day!

Ratatouille is the best way to eat your vegetables when the weather gets chilly. The peppers, zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes are slow roasted to perfection, creating a colourful and caramelized side dish that will steal the show!

This homemade granola is infused with the subtle flavours of orange and almond. You will love all the crunchy texture from not only oats, but healthy seeds and nuts. This granola recipe makes a perfect breakfast or snack.

If you love Asian inspired flavours, these easy, weeknight Beef Bulgogi Bowls are what you need to be making! The marinade is simple and delicious, and the thinly sliced beef cooks in minutes. I love piling all the veggies and toppings into the centre of the table and letting each family member create their own bowl.

This is the perfect make-ahead salad to have in your fridge for busy families. The lemon vinaigrette is delicious with the tart feta cheese and the broccoli soaks up all the little crumbles. The rice creates a perfect filling and satisfying base.

Whether you call it a sheet pan dinner or a weeknight tray-bake, the sheet pan dinners are the workhorse of the kitchen. This delicious gnocchi and sausage sheet pan dinner is going to be a saviour, with caramelized brussels sprouts and mushrooms with creamy goats cheese, your family will all find something they love in this dish!

I love, love, love (have I mentioned love?) how these cookies are chewy in the middle and crispy because of the cornflakes. There is the perfect ratio of sweet to salt - especially if you are like me and like to sprinkle just a little bit of flaky sea salt on top before baking!

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Teen and Tween boys are a little trickier to buy for. This guide will help you discover the ideal gift that will put a smile on their face. Curated by my very own in-house tween boy, let's dive in and explore some fantastic gift ideas!

Take your appetizer game to the next level with this Apple Crumble Baked Brie. The combination of creamy brie, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a golden crumble topping is a surefire way to make any occasion extra special.

With the New Year only weeks away, there will be lots of new intentions and goals set. Keep reading to take a look at some of the best fitness gifts you can buy for the fitness buff in your life.

If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like comfort food that is actually pretty healthy and you don’t appreciate having a freezer stocked with easy, ready-to-eat meals, then you can skip this post. It’s not for you.

If I never had to leave the house, I probably wouldn’t. As long as I had all my favourite people, a few good books, my Kitchen Aid mixer and the Food Network, I’m good, y’all! If you are anything like me, or know someone a little similar, this is the gift guide you’ve been waiting for. I’ve rounded up all my must-haves for a perfect stay-at-home situation.

Here is your guidebook to bring a little more ease into your Thanksgiving festivities. Let’s face it…having to plan and execute the food, the decor and the hosting can simply be too much for the average persons. I’m here to make it a little easier.