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Provençal Brunch (with a few Chic Shortcuts)
This brunch was inspired by the magic of Provence in the summer. It’s elegant but unfussy, layered with soft herbs, sun-warmed stone fruit, and a few shortcuts that still feel chic. Because honestly? Most of us aren’t hosting with a team of prep cooks. And we shouldn’t need one. There’s something magical about Provence in…
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Greek Dinner Party
SUMMER DINNER SERIES: TAVERNA CHIC Every great dinner party starts with a feeling or a theme. This menu is rooted in my own heritage and love for Greece and I wanted to share that with my guests. I imagined a long summer table dressed in white linen, candlelight and lots of delicious food to pass…
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Moussaka
Greek comfort food at it’s best. I’m not the biggest eggplant fan so I also add zucchini or I eliminate the eggplant all together and double the zucchini. I love the adaptability of this type of food. Add more or less of whatever components you like. Think outside the box when entertaining. A traditional casserole…
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Spanakopita
UPDATED JULY 2025* Last spring we spent some time in Greece and every day I had a Leek Pie (prasopita). They are so delicious. I was meaning to make Leek Pie for my Taverna Chic Dinner Party but I ended up not getting enough leeks. Happy accident, I cooked them anyways and threw them into…
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Spring Vegetable Lasagna
When I developed the original recipe for this Spring Vegetable Lasagna a few years ago, I knew it was a good one but because it involved cooking the veggies before assembling the lasagna, I felt I could improve it by cutting down the prep time. So, if you’re into a decadent tasting baked pasta dish…
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Casual Catered Backyard Wedding
With the popularity of downsized backyard weddings making such a comeback, I thought I’d share some of the details from an event I did last summer. When an old friend asked me to cater her upcoming wedding reception I was so honoured. Sam & Rick wanted a down to earth casual affair which completely reflects…
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French Inspired 50th Birthday Celebration
Like everyone else in the world, COVID threw a huge wrench into my plans for 2020. A milestone 50 th birthday trip to France with my lifelong best friends was cancelled. Since my birthday was during the trip, we had planned a lovely night in Nice sitting by the sea. Le SIGH… I couldn’t imagine…
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French Onion & Gruyère Pizza
I love cooking from scratch but store bought pizza dough is a shortcut I’m all over. We do pizza night at least once a week and I think this method is pretty perfect. For my recent French themed party, I was inspired by the flavours of the south and the traditional Pissaladière, a pizza like…
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Lemony Farfale with Herbs and Walnuts
Sometimes the greatest things happen when you’re not expecting it. For the past few years we’ve been planting herbs in teeny pots that hang on a repurposed iron railing. They didn’t do so well. This year we’ve turned a planter box Peter made for vegetables last year (they did meh) into an herb garden. Success!…
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