The Perfect Hors d’oeuvres: Mini Crab Cakes with Aioli

During party season, we often find ourselves entertaining friends and family. That being said, we usually try to find quick, easy-to-make, attractive hors d’oeuvres to feed our hungry guests. Crab cakes, before cooking My mini crab cakes pack all the flavourful punch of a full size crab cake, with an elegant twist of coming in […]

Thanksgiving Desserts: Delicious Home-baked Fruit Tarts

There’s something charming about home-made goodies. The sugary smells fill the house, and the end result is a tasty treat, made from scratch.  The difference between home-made desserts and store-bought ones is all in the ingredients. Even high-quality bake shops tend to cut corners with cheaper ingredients, substituting butter for shortening or oils, and perhaps […]

Royal Canapé Menu Recipes

The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was, by far, the wedding of a generation. While everyone else in the world was anxiously awaiting the reveal of the dress, I was waiting to see the royal menu. Beetroot Blini with Salmon Rose While the details of the event were shrouded in secrecy, there were […]

A new twist on Filet Mignon

Although red meat is not always a popular choice with the more health-conscious individuals, it happens to be one of my favourite foods. More than delicious, it is a good source of protein and iron; it is also incredibly versatile. Like anything else, moderation is key. But sometimes, everybody needs a luxurious steak dinner! I […]

Porchetta’s Yummy Pork Sandwiches

At Porchetta & Co., you only have two choices:  A slow-roast pork sandwich or a slow-roast pork plate (called the Porchetta Sandwich and Porchetta Plate, respectively).  There are, however, many different sauces and accompaniments to choose from.  From cheeses to mushrooms to braised rapini, these can be used as toppings (sauces and toppings range between $0.25 […]