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Mango Sesame Coleslaw. A very fresh, summery alternative to coleslaw with a wonderful combination of sweet and sour flavours.

I am very pleased today that one of our country-wide newspapers, The National Post, has named Rock Recipes as one of the Best Food Blogs in Canada. In a Saturday feature article today, my humble little blog was included with 10 other worthy websites as the best in the nation and the only blog east …

Strawberry Balsamic Salad with Grilled Lime Cumin Chicken and Walnuts. The marriage of healthy and delicious was never more harmonious than in this beautiful salad that is a complete meal for lunch or even dinner.

Potato Latkes, not just a side dish for dinner, these crispy potato patties can make a great addition to your weekend brunch. Especially when served with quick and easy spicy tomato compote.

Chili Lime Coconut Tilapia Spouse made this very delicious fish dish for dinner last night and I absolutely loved it. Tilapia is a great fish to bake because it holds together so well and stays moist at high cooking temperatures. This dish was inspired by my Coconut Shrimp recipe but instead of frying, I wanted …

Ham and Green Lentil Soup. A super easy and delicious way to make soup stock from a ham bone and then use it with leftover baked ham in this simple, tasty lentil soup.  This Ham and Green Lentil Soup, once more comes to you courtesy of Spouse. Spouse is a real diehard soup fan. I …

Strawberry Apple Graham Crumble. A new take on this classic type dessert with a buttery graham crumble topping. So delicious with ice cream!

Blueberry Hazelnut Baked Brie. An easy but very impressive party food idea using just a few simple ingredients and readily available frozen puff pastry sheets.

Crispy Chicken Wings with Sticky Maple Chipotle Glaze. Sweet, sticky, smoky, spicy, crispy, crunchy tender, glazed, juicy delicious-ness!

Seafood Lasagna with Roasted Fennel Tomato Sauce. A deconstructed version that can be easily plated just before serving for a very impressive presentation. The subtle flavour of the roasted fennel tomato sauce pairs perfectly with the succulent seafood. I’ve tried quite a few seafood lasagnas in restaurants over the years but it is difficult to …