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Overnight Pork Roast

This recipe was inspired by Amanda Hesser’s Overnight Roast, which she told me was her favourite in her first cookbook. I made a few changes, especially to the marinade, only because I didn’t have maple syrup on hand and I had run out of thyme leaves. But when I want to make something, I have to make it now!

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Charred Macerated Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

My friend Julie took me to her favourite farmer’s market in Alberta, with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, it was incredible. The market’s vibrant, fresh fruits and vegetables were so inspiring — full of colour and flavour. I found these gorgeous, colourful heirloom tomatoes and they reminded me of a starter I had at my favourite bistro in Toronto. Charred tomato bruschetta bursting with flavour.

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Classic Apple Pie

No one ever says no to apple pie with ice cream. Here’s my recipe for traditional apple pie, made with fresh-picked apples and the flakiest homemade pastry. It's heartwarming, delicious and well worth the effort.

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Classic Blueberry Pie

There’s something about a homemade blueberry pie that feels just right in the fall. Four cups of blueberries, a little sugar and lemon zest, tucked between two layers of buttery pastry and baked until golden and bubbling. Serve it warm, while the filling is still a little runny. Simple, old-fashioned and absolutely delicious.

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Sex in a Pan Re-Invented

I was gifted this recipe by my mother-in-law, a recipe gifted from her mother-in-law, hand-written in the 1950’s or 60’s. The recipe said “Absolutely no substitutes!" So precious.

Of course, I had to put my spin on it, as I no longer use Cool Whip or pudding from packages. So, here is my take on this generational hand-me-down made completely from scratch! This is the recipe that brings families together and the conversation flowing. “Are we having sex in a pan?”

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Best Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken

Creamy, comforting and made the way it should be. Tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce and pillowy fettuccine—simply heat, serve and enjoy. i promise, this is the best Alfredo recipe you will ever make.

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Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Shrimp

This Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Shrimp is one of my all-time favourite recipes. I first shared a version years ago, but it's even better now thanks to one simple ingredient: Macedonian feta.

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