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Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Turkey Stuffed Pepper Soup

By 8 Comments | Filed Under: comfort food, poultry, soup, winter

There are few things in life that are quite as satisfying as sitting down to a steaming hot bowl of soup on a cold, snowy day.

Turkey Stuffed Pepper Soup

I’m not particularly picky about what kind of soup, either. Chicken noodle, cream of mushroom, ramen, pho, bouillabaise…. as long as it’s some kind of piping hot broth-based concoction, I’m a fan.

As I type this, Toronto is just digging itself out from its first major snowfall of the winter, which was conveniently timed with a major blast of cold air. Between the bitterly cold winds and the ankle-deep drifts of snow, I think it’s safe to say that we are deep in the throes of soup weather.

That probably explains why I’m totally craving this super-chunky, super-hearty, super-flavourful bowl of deliciousness that I whipped up a couple weeks ago. Talk about some perfect timing!Continue Reading

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The Spice is Right: Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake

By 9 Comments | Filed Under: cake, chocolate, comfort food, dessert

After blogging for so many years, it’s easy for some of my older posts to fall through the cracks and not get the love they deserve.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake

For instance, look at my Warm Raspberry-Chocolate Pudding Cake. It’s the kind of recipe that should get pretty regular traffic – it’s stupidly easy to make, tastes amazing, and it’s super chocolatey.

What more could anyone ask for? (Okay, maybe a million dollars and a pony, but I haven’t figured out the recipe for that.)Continue Reading

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Walk on the Mild Side: Creamy White Chicken Chili

By 12 Comments | Filed Under: chicken, comfort food, main course, winter

Did you know white chili is actually a thing? Maybe it’s just that I had a deprived childhood, but I didn’t even know chili came in any colour other than red until I was in my early twenties.

Creamy White Chicken Chili

A friend’s mother had sent her home with a big container of white chicken chili (because, like all mothers of twentysomethings, she was pretty sure her daughter was living off ramen and takeout food), and my friend was kind enough to share the bounty with me.Continue Reading

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Root of it All: Fall Vegetable Pot Pie with Gouda Biscuit Crust

By 5 Comments | Filed Under: comfort food, fall, main course, sponsored, vegetarian

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Dairy Farmers of Canada.

Winter took its sweet time coming this year, but when it came, it came with a vengeance, complete with blustery winds and artic chill and snow flurries. Thank goodness those big oversized blanket scarves are still in fashion this year!

Fall Vegetable Pot Pie with Gouda Biscuit Crust

To compensate, I’m busting out the hardcore cold-weather comfort food, starting with these hearty vegetarian pot pies filled with toothsome chunks of roasted vegetables in a creamy sherry-spiked sauce. To make them extra-cozy, I’ve topped them off with the most deliciously cheesy biscuits you’ll ever have the privilege of putting in your mouth.Continue Reading

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Breakfast of Champignons: Savoury Mushroom Bread Pudding

By 7 Comments | Filed Under: brunch, comfort food, fall, main course, sponsored, vegetarian, winter

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Dairy Farmers of Canada.

Lately, I’ve started seeing signs all around that fall is finally here.

Pumpkin spice lattes. Knee boots and trench coats. Blooming clumps of goldenrod. And yes, even that one tree in the neighbourhood that just can’t wait for October to start changing colours.

Savoury Mushroom Bread Pudding

Mostly, though, I know fall is here because I am hardcore craving comfort food… which probably explains why the moment I received this month’s Canadian cheese, all I could think about is ooey gooey melty cheese.Continue Reading

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