Tag: Recipes
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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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Beach Boxed Lunches
Hitting the beach is my favourite summer pastime and you know I’m bringing something yummy. Sitting by the water, chatting and enjoying delicious food …. what could be better? I love the idea of bringing individual boxed lunches. Not only are they super cute, but since we are still in the middle of a pandemic,…
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Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
This isn’t just another meh pasta salad. There are 2 things that make it really really good. The first and most obvious thing is roasting the vegetables. Let’s talk about the cherry tomatoes ….because they are really the star. When tomatoes are roasted, they will blister and burst releasing their yummy sweet liquid and all…
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Mini Italian Picnic
Summer picnicking is one of my favourite things. With all of the social distancing measures in place it’s difficult to find things to do right now. I love the idea of packing up a bunch of goodies and heading to a park, lake or beach (while social distancing) to take in the sunshine. Once we…
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Zucchini Spice Cake
Another olive oil based loaf cake recipe. I’m cooking and baking to cope and get through these days but I’m also trying to be mindful and making and creating recipes that can be frozen and stretched out. Like my Pantry Chocolate Cake & Banana Bread this recipe will freeze very well. If you’ve got a…
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Shepherd’s Pie
This is a comfort food classic that everyone needs in their repertoire. I love that it’s so adaptable and that you can make your own yummy version using YOUR favourite ingredients. I didn’t always love Shepherd’s Pie (sorry Mom). The 70’s and 80’s version in our house usually wasn’t particularly flavourful, involved canned veggies (corn…
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