The Gourmet Goddess

This week I tried a recipe for Quinoa Cakes I'd seen on CBC's Steven and Chris show. They were cooking with "Best Recipes"...

Keeping with the theme of cheap, easy and healthy, I bring to you this delish stewie soup recipe. Tuscan Chicken and Bean Stew Serves 4 -6 I...

This recipe rocks it out of the house. Seriously. And it's cheap, healthy and surprisingly quick. Food costs are expected to rise 7 - 10...

Last night I made a quick and tasty dish with some frozen, cooked shrimp. I always have cooked shrimp in the freezer because they make a gr...

The ingredient list looks long but this really is a simple stew. I was quite impressed with the flavour if I do say so myself. Wonderful f...

Here is a quickie that's super tasty. Nice with a pureed soup or grilled meat. Spinach and Beet Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Serves ...

Moist. That's the word to describe this meatloaf. And what's winter without meatloaf?! Well dull really. So here's one I whip...

I often find that broccoli is bitter during the winter months. This recipe is perfect for dressing up that out of season broccoli. Or you c...

Here's a yummy dish I made for Chinese New Year but it's great for any night of the week. Use any combination of veggies you like. ...

Late night I was in the mood for some "stick to your ribs" food. I made this dish and it got rave reviews. (And I felt like I had ...

Wondering where I've been? Well December 28 th I fell on the one lone little patch of ice in my driveway while taking out the garbage a...

Here's a delicious recipe for comfort food lasagna made with seasonal veggies. Lasagnas always take some effort but the leftovers are wo...

I've started my Christmas baking... that's right, I've started. I have a few things going on and I might not have the time late...

I've enjoyed my fair share of pureed fall squash soups but this one rocked it out of the park. Simple and cheap too, some of my favorit...

Pink Risotto! (If your computer doesn't show it as pink, trust me - it was bright pink!) Beet Risotto - just dice and boil or roast the...

I had one tasty dinner tonight! It incorporated some root veggies that are piling up in the farmers markets at the moment and turmeric. I do...

Wow! It's been a while since I blogged. It's been a busy fall thus far! Today is one of those days when I feel like fall is offici...

I started some mesclun greens in a container to grow continually all winter. Holy mackerel, has it ever taken off! I did a second planting...

Got extra veggies from the fall harvest? Here's a great veggie dish to bake up and freeze for yummy veggies all winter long. Summer Veg...

I've been trying to increase my turmeric intake lately. I don't get excited about every latest and greatest "super food" b...