Apr 29, 2012

Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning

After scouring the internet on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I was so happy to run into this copycat jewel. Ranch dressing isn’t a condiment but a staple in our house, so I’m always eager to try new ideas. I must admit that I have no idea what the official seasoning mix tastes like—we don’t have Hidden Valley here and the only store that sells it charges $8,95 per bottle, I…

    Sep 4, 2011

    Harissa

    Moroccan cuisine is now trendy in nl. Don’t look at me; I have no idea what it is that makes food trendy or not. What do I know? At the end of the day I’m just a mom who’s glad she managed to get enough veggies into her kid without force-feeding him. I still remember when Sushi became a hype here. Anyone who wanted to be someone would hang around…

      Jul 4, 2011

      Kay’s Chili Mix

      Happy 4th of July to all my American friends! Guess what I’ve done this weekend aside from feeling a bit under the weather and sorry for myself. No, go on… guess! Yup, I’ve been making chili in the middle of summer. Still haven’t figured out if that means I’m pulling a Charlie Sheen or that I’m just a hardcore foodie. Either way… What prompted this chili fest was the discovery…

        Feb 14, 2011

        Tanane

        Don’t frown, you’ll end up needing botox! Yes, I could see you frown when you read the name ‘Tanane‘. I like keeping you guys off balance; keeps you sharp! Here’s a recipe from my girl, Khadya, who runs a gorgeous website (with matching products) over at 

          Jan 31, 2011

          Simple Marinara Sauce

          I whipped up some marinara sauce for a dinner with friends we had last weekend. It was then that I noticed my marinara sauce was missing from my blog! Well, missing… I simply never posted it. Shame on me. I’m a sad excuse for a food blogger. I always make my sauce from scratch. It’s hardly any work, you get to add vegetables that influence the flavor, plus you don’t…

            Dec 6, 2010

            Steamed Cod, Champ and Mustard Sauce

            This recipe is more like a mix & match of some of my favorite recipes. Here’s how it’s built up: I like to steam fish. It’s one of the lightest and healthiest ways of cooking fish, but that’s not why it’s my preferred method: the fish holds its natural flavor when cooked like this. That’s a big plus to me. The mash is an Irish recipe called Champ. Mashed potatoes…