Culinarily Inclined

Fall has officially arrived. For those of you who don't know, Fall is my favourite season. I adore the crisp air, the beautiful leaves,...

Something is undoubtedly off when I'm uninspired to cook. You've likely noticed that I've not been around these parts much at all this...

According to Smitten Kitchen this the best, nay the ultimate zucchini bread recipe. A zucchini bread recipe to end your search for any...

What is a galette anyway!? Well, it’s essentially a freeform tart, a tart without a tart pan. So, think of this as a lazy person's tomato...

Gremolata is a classic Italian condiment made of fresh garlic, parsley and lemon zest. It’s traditionally used as an accompaniment to...

I found this recipe over on Bon Appetit. From the moment I saw the image of crisp green snap peas piled high upon a creamy, cheese...

Eggplants, or aubergines have finally arrived on the scene at the farmers' market here in Ottawa. Rejoice! I absolutely adore eggplant,...

Shrubs, or drinking vinegars, are a combination of fruit, vinegar, and sugar. Once prepared they can be sipped as is or made into a...

This little number takes all of 5 minutes to make. Simply blanch the scapes (for a more subtle garlic flavour) and then blend with the...

I know what you're thinking, they look a little.... yellow. Well, that's because I made this recipe with golden snow peas! If you're...

Okay, okay, this is a cheat version of Cuban beans, they're not the real deal. This recipe uses canned beans as a short cut and comes...

This little bowl of rice has BIG flavour. The recipe starts by browning the rice in hot oil for a few minutes, before cooking it as per...

This recipe is Incredibly simple. All you have to do is stir a few things together, then pop them in the oven for a spell, and voila...

The wonderful people at Food 52 posted this best lemon cake recipe with an accompanying video, complete with Dori Greenspan. They say...

Butter lettuce is a thing of beauty. I just can't get enough of the vibrant green colour, nor the soft, buttery texture of the leaves....

I've been really uninspired and unmotivated to cook lately, but it was this recipe that helped me get back into the swing of things. I...

I get really excited about bake-offs and recipe challenges. I just love the idea of pitting one recipe against another, in an attempt to...

Dandelion root tea is a decent coffee replacer, if you find yourself off coffee. Though I rarely find myself off coffee, I do enjoy a...

Salty things are my weakness. I recall once (as a child!) licking the salt off of all the chips in the tostitos bag, putting each one...

I love brussels sprouts, especially the roasted variety. Like radishes (yes, radishes. try roasting them!), the process of roasting...