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Green Spinach Pesto

April 1, 2014 by Ariel 3 Comments

Here’s a fun and “jazzed up” pesto recipe made with fresh baby spinach, hemp seeds, arugula, coriander, Parmesan and more! The first time I made this, it was to go with some homemade raviolis stuffed with light ricotta and feta cheese and ohhhhhh! …I made a lot of happy tummy that night.

To make the pasta sauce, I stretched a few tablespoons of this pesto with coconut milk and a tab more garlic (I’m obsessed with garlic so taste before adding more) and just like that, I had made an flavorful and creamy sauce. Later that week, I used it for grilling some juicy steaks and even made a dip for the meat! Both experiences were very welcomed by everybody who had the chance to taste it and now it’s your turn to try 🙂

Hope you like it!

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Apple BBQ Sauce

November 15, 2013 by Ariel 7 Comments

…do I need to say anything else? ahah

Joke aside, this BBQ sauce is great as a dipping sauce and also a marinade. I tried it with chicken, beef, veal, lamb and tofu up to date and every time it was a hit!

I hope you’ll enjoy this fall recipe and create delicious meals with it.

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Honey, Mustard Chicken Wings with Dijon/Lime dipping sauce

May 29, 2013 by Ariel 7 Comments

I’ve been teasing my twitter and facebook followers for a while now about a new chicken wings recipe… The worst thing is, I have shot these photos about month ago and wrote this recipe 2 months ago but you know how I roll… I get so busy and the culinary site suffer. It’s not because I don’t want to come here (pretty much the opposite) but I don’t always have the time and since my business took off again (thanks god) I’ve been swamped (in a good way) and every day is busier than the one before.

There is also the fact that I wanted to post other recipes before this one but I haven’t been able to get around to take photos of the more healthiest meals I have made so today I said “fuck it” I’m posting my wing recipe and I’ll just have to deal with it! lol The reason why I wanted to post healthier recipes is because I’m currently on “model bootcamp diet” and I don’t allow myself the juicy and delicious wings like these ones or the spicy maple chicken wings I made earlier this year.

I’m planning a lot of shootings in the upcoming weeks and months so I have to watch what I eat a bit more. Although I call it a “model bootcamp diet”, it’s not really a diet but more a new way of life/eating. I don’t feel like I’m stopping myself from eating what I like (beside the obvious junk food) so that’s why I don’t feel like I’m on a diet. Plus I wanted to show you that it’s not because you watch what you eat, that you will always feel like you’re starving yourself, then get frustrated because you cant eat what you would normally eat. I’ll get to that, I have a lot of delicious and flavorful recipes that are on the healthy side and the next time I’ll be posting something here it will be in this category. (hopefully lol)

Till then, enjoy these delicious honey and mustard wings with the flavorful dipping sauce… Ohhh just looking at the photos I’m already drooling.. you?

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Homemade Apple Sauce

January 13, 2013 by Ariel 4 Comments

When I first moved in to my own place, one of the activities I liked the most was to create recipes to fill up an adorable blank recipe book my mom offered me to celebrate the beginning of my independence If I remember right, apple sauce is the first thing I tried to make because even if I don’t dislike the store bought version, everything is always so much better when it’s homemade right? Too bad my family never shared with me any recipe for apple sauce but like you will see, it’s so easy that it almost doesn’t deserve to have a recipe. Everybody is adds their own touch in the end but the basic of the process is universal.

What’s fun about this apple sauce is that it can be use on pretty much everything! From meat to baked goods, the tangy taste of the apple and the spicy and delicate aroma of the cardamom are a great addition to main dishes and deserts. I have a few recipes up my sleeves where I am using this versatile apple sauce that I will be sharing them with you but till then, hope you enjoy this post that bring me back in my first closet size kitchen. 🙂 Ahhhh memories 🙂

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Slow Cooked Lamb Loin Chops with Spicy Fennel Rub

September 24, 2012 by Ariel 2 Comments

Ahhh today was such an amazing day 🙂 I took it easy, had fun in my kitchen and went for many long walks outside with my love and my doggy to enjoy the fresh cold September wind and the gorgeous sun that we had today. It’s not surprise anymore, the weather is getting colder and fall is officially here.

I had some lamb chops in my fridge and was out of ideas of what to do with them but after getting ton’s of great ideas from twitter and facebook, I deceided to create this oven slow cooked version that I know you will LOVE! I just finished eating it and I’m almost thinking going to get another plate. I served this “stew” like on a left over Basmati rice I had and it was amazing but feel free of eating it just like this or maybe with Quinoa? Hope you enjoy this recipe and have a great Sunday everyone

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Thai Fish Curry

September 14, 2012 by Ariel 1 Comment

I made this the other day and it was a real success! I wanted to make something with the yellow curry powder that I have sitting in my pantry because it’s incredibly tasty and I’m always wondering what to do with it. I took my inspiration from a restaurant I went with a friend the other day and on the table beside us they served a fish curry (that’s what I thought it was) that smelled amazing. From there I had fun and experimenting to end up with an amazing surprise! Hope you’ll like 🙂

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Pulled BBQ chicken Taco

August 5, 2012 by Ariel 3 Comments

Pull-Apart, Pulled or Shredded BBQ Chicken can be eaten in so many ways… today I decided to make tacos with it but you should also try it out as a burger between a nice and fresh kaiser bun. It’s easy, flavorful and I personally don’t know anybody who didn’t enjoy this recipe. The sweet touch of maple syrup, fresh avocado slices and grilled bell peppers, it’s making it the best easy summer dinner or comforting winter meal.

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3 Easy, Fast and Favorful Dipping sauces ready for BBQ season!

June 30, 2012 by Ariel 3 Comments

These sauces are good with fries, raw veggies, sandwiches and more! Try them out and bring me back some comments!

2 tablespoon of Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons of crushed, dried Rosemary

Pinch of crushed black pepper

2 tablespoon of Mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon of coriander seed, crushed

1/2 or 1 teaspoon of grounded Cardamon

1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder

Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

2 tablespoon of mayo

1 teaspoon of honey

2 teaspoon of crushed dried thyme

Pinch of cayenne pepper