In case you aren’t losing precious hours of sleep by falling down the rabbit hole that is the endless stream of 15-second videos on TikTok, you may not in the loop on the latest food trend: “Butter Boards”. You might be thinking, “A butter board…is that a board made of butter? Is it a group…
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Middle Eastern Meatballs on Mini-Pita Crisps
Greetings from Austin, Texas! And Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you celebrating today. As discussed, I am spending this Hallmark holiday with two of my girlfriends on a long weekend escape to the live music capital of the world. While we’re not here for one of the big music festivals that Austin plays host…
Mexican Potato Salad
Labour Day weekend is coming up quick. I’m sure you’re trying to do the mental math on how much potato salad you’ve eaten this summer, the answer: not enough. A little Labour Day barbecue, pool party, or picnic is a great excuse to increase your potato salad intake. Listen, I love potato salad. I’m of…
Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Corn and Feta
Oh hi there, it’s me, Yvonne. Hope you didn’t forget about me. Last week really got away from me and I didn’t post any Taste & Tipple content. My goal is to post twice a week. Lately, I’ve been traveling for work quite a bit and have found it hard to manage my time effectively…
Truffle Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
Tis the season for starchy goodness. Allow me to introduce, Truffle Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes. Bring on the winter bod. These are delightful little nuggets of Yukon gold. The hasselback preparation always impresses guests as the potatoes fan open to allow for strategic flavour enhancements. In this case, garlic, truffle salt, thyme and the all-important,…
Herbed Mushroom Parmesan Crostini
Here are the things that make me feel old: Outdoor concerts – standing for that length of time make my lower back scream, it’s too loud and I really feel that there should be more seating. Sexy selfies – this is not my strong suit. Yes, you’ll often find me hovering over my dish…
Maple Roasted Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprout Salad
The concept for this salad is “Thanksgiving sides – combined.” Inspired in part by my favourite Brussels sprouts side dish wherein the vegetables just serve as a flavour vector for maple syrup, whiskey and ALL the butter. I’m fairly certain that maple roasted sweet potatoes are everyone’s favourite holiday side, while the turnips are…
Warm Fig & Brie Tart with Walnut Crust
While I’m still clinging to the warmth of summer, my Pinterest feed is overrun with images of pumpkin patches, fall decor and cozy knits. I’m reluctant to give up long summer days and the very faint tan I’ve developed over the past 3 months, but I am excited for suede booties and leather jackets….
Stovetop Fingerling Potato Confit
I don’t know about you, but my favourite part of Thanksgiving dinner is ALWAYS the potatoes. Over the years, I have experimented with many different variations: scalloped, mashed, hasselback, roasted, and now, confit. These potatoes are insanely tender and damn delicious. They are a cinch to make and they don’t monopolize any of that…
