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Vanilla Bean & Cocoa Pate Sablees [Vegan] | EmmaEats

Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Pâte Sablées [Vegan]

August 8, 2013 by EmmaEats

One cannot predict when inspiration will strike. And, with all the warm summery weather, one might think that turning on the oven for anything, let alone to bake cookies might be the last thing on my mind. Maybe. But probably not. Over Emma’s break from school, we’ve made an effort to explore a few local bakeries and I was pleasantly reminded of a favourite childhood treat when we visited a nearby French patisserie. We’ve since been back a few times […]

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Oatmeal Banana Pancakes [vegan] | EmmaEats

Oatmeal and Banana Pancakes [Vegan]

August 1, 2013 by EmmaEats

When it’s summer vacation, every day can be Saturday. We’re halfway through the summer and have been working hard making the most of it. How has your summer been so far? On hot sunny days, we’ve been out on the lake, visiting the beach, splashing in wading pools and running through sprinklers. On overcast or misty, rainy days, we’ve been visiting galleries, playing games, watching movies and spending some time in the kitchen coming up with treats to celebrate our time […]

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Chocolate and Raspberry Cake with Marshmallow Fluff Frosting

Chocolate and Raspberry Cake with Fluffy Marshmallow Frosting [Dairy-free]

July 25, 2013 by EmmaEats

We’re back! Happy Happy! We kicked off our summer by celebrating Katie’s birthday with a big old backyard barbecue on a rainy, hot, steamy and finally sunny Saturday. For those that have been visiting EmmaEats for awhile, you might know that our house doesn’t have central air-conditioning so hosting a large group, indoors, in the heat of the summer would likely make for a short and sweaty party! As we were pulling together the last-minute preparations, I was certainly […]

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Crispy Fish Tacos

June 2, 2013 by EmmaEats

What’s not to love about a beach holiday? In the years before we had a family, it wasn’t unusual for G and I to get away for a Mexican beach holiday annually. It provided a much needed escape from our everyday — one where everything was taken care of for us and we could recharge our batteries. One of our favourite things about these holidays was the food. On some occasions, at particularly good resorts, we even indulged occasionally on […]

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Ham and Cheese Quickbread

May 23, 2013 by EmmaEats

I wish everyday could be Mother’s Day. With children, there are few places where quiet can be found. Usually, quiet comes along with bleary-eyes late at night, or occasionally, early in the morning after a long night. Hopefully that quiet is accompanied by your significant other, maybe a glass of wine, or a good book or movie. Quiet came for me early on Mother’s Day morning. We had a late night the evening before so the girls were still asleep. I […]

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Baked Eggs with Cheese Bacon & Spinach | EmmaEats

Bacon-wrapped Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cheese

May 9, 2013 by EmmaEats

There are so many ways to make mothers feel cherished on Mother’s Day. And Mother’s Day brunch is a perfect way to make your mother feel appreciated as well as pampered. Requiring only a bit of planning and effort, there’s no need to spend a lot of money nor be laden with gifts that mom will have to find homes for once the day is over. These easy baked eggs make a flawless centerpiece for that brunch. They are quick and […]

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Apricot Tart Squares | Baracslekvaros Racsos | EmmaEats

Apricot Tart Squares (Baracklekváros Rácsos)

May 2, 2013 by EmmaEats

I feel like a bad hostess these days. I’ve invited you in but haven’t been all here. To be honest, it’s felt like an insurmountable effort to write these days. A giant mountain to scale in order to get into the kitchen and be creative. And as each day gets filled with errands, pickups and drop-offs, chores, playdates and classes, it is all too easy to say “it’s been so busy”. But that’s hardly an excuse for having been so […]

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Vegan Strawberry Scones

April 18, 2013 by EmmaEats

I’ve experienced a major shift in cooking and baking this year. It’s revolutionary from my family’s perspective — a family of accomplished bakers and cooks who have relied entirely on using butter and animal fats to concoct so many marvelous creations. Slowly, I’ve been expanding into unknown territory – using new techniques and new ingredients. Alternate flours, vegan margarine, cocoa nibs, chia seeds (apparently they are the seeds used in Chia Pets!) and coconut oil: they’ve all come into our kitchen […]

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Whole Wheat Olive Oil Flatbreads | EmmaEats

Whole Wheat Olive Oil Flatbreads, 3 ways

April 11, 2013 by EmmaEats

It’s here, it’s here, it’s here! Thank goodness Spring is here. I’m so grateful that the weather is warming up and the sunshine is finally coming to stay. As the dredges of winter worked themselves away, it has been difficult to find inspiration. Have you felt the same? Thankfully, there are little hints of spring around – the blooms on our yellow magnolia are peeking out, the crocuses and tulips are starting to poke out of the ground and the squirrels […]

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Quick Udon Soup

March 28, 2013 by EmmaEats

Sometimes you just need to get a meal on the table. Stat. And if it’s fast, flexible and healthy, all the better. This is that meal. Days can go by so quickly with such a wide array of activities on everyone’s schedules. Add in the countless items needing attention around the house and no wonder it feels easy to turn to fast food or other unhealthy options when mealtime comes around. This quick udon soup offers a healthful alternative to those […]

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Braided Easter Bread [Paszka] | EmmaEats

Braided Easter Bread, 2×2 ways

March 14, 2013 by EmmaEats

Food is more than just sustenance. It’s appreciation. It’s an exercise for your senses. It’s family. It’s tradition. Every Easter (and most Christmases), my Mother and prior to her, my Grandmother, made a golden sweet braided bread, similar to challah, baked in a large bowl to be shared during our celebratory feast. As a child, I didn’t really understand the meaning of the bread, only that I loved it and that it was a tradition of our family to share […]

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Buckwheat Crepes w Pancetta, Mushrooms and Spinach | EmmaEats

Buckwheat Crêpes with Bacon, Mushrooms and Spinach

March 7, 2013 by EmmaEats

Fashion. Wine. Food. The French are known for good taste and it reflects across so many aspects of life. We’ve travelled to France, both on our own and with Emma, and we all long to return. Whether it’s the lingering drives through the countryside, inviting wine cellars in Chablis, Beaune and Epernay, and the never-ending and storybook-like landmarks of Paris — we find ourselves smitten. One common thread wherever we travel in France is the incredible food. And access to this […]

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Dairy-free Dark Chocolate, Apricot and Granola Muffins

[Dairy-Free] Dark Chocolate Granola Muffins with Honey and Apricots

February 28, 2013 by EmmaEats

It’s been a muffin-eating frenzy here lately. We don’t normally eat muffins very often. Many years ago, I had a failed attempt at making them (imagine mini boulders) and was scarred by the outcome. Now suddenly these little babies saunter into our kitchen and have been utterly irresistible to all members of our household. Emma even requested them for her snack day at school. Unbeknownst to her, these muffins are little fibre powerhouses. Between the whole wheat and spelt flours, […]

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Roasted Turkey and Mushroom Soup

February 21, 2013 by EmmaEats

Do you get a chance to get away during the winter? We’ve been making an effort to do so and this year was no exception. Only with the extremes we’ve seen lately, it’s hard to believe that it’s been just over a week since we were in the sunshine. I’m mildly envious of those people that embrace winter – the skiiers, skaters, snowboarders. You know the ones. They’re energized by the cold temperatures and freshly fallen snow. They don’t mind […]

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Warm Moroccan Quinoa Salad

February 14, 2013 by EmmaEats

Another quinoa recipe? Oh, this must be good. And it is. Cozy and complex, not only is it delicious for the grownups, it’s a fantastic way to introduce Moroccan flavours to the kids. We stumbled upon this combination by accident — I was making the Mexican-style Quinoa and made way too much quinoa. The girls have been enjoying lots of dried fruits lately with our homemade granola and we happened to have Moroccan seasoning on hand from making this Chicken Tagine. Quinoa […]

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Mexican-Style Quinoa with Pulled Pork

February 7, 2013 by EmmaEats

Where did January go? And why does it seem that it felt like the end of winter and the beginning of spring? Because, you know, it’s not. We still have more than a month before spring is here. Since winter is still here (and we started to feel it again last weekend — so long balmy, rainy days, welcome back snow, wind and ice), we may as well make the best of it. Enjoy the Sunday afternoon skating, the marshmallows […]

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Trout Wellington

January 31, 2013 by EmmaEats

Chocolates, sweet tarts, and cinnamon hearts. Although two members of our household wouldn’t argue about sweets on Valentine’s Day, there is someone who would prefer something less sugary. Fear not, we will have sweet treats too but alas, chocolates, sweet tarts, and cinnamon hearts do not a dinner make, even if it is for Valentine’s Day. These personal-sized Trout Wellingtons look impressive, are simple to make, and once in the oven, are effortless. If you’re having your Valentine’s Day dinner at […]

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Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup, 2 ways

January 24, 2013 by EmmaEats

We’re in the thick of it now. Winter. Absolutely-frigid-toes-frozen-huddled-under-a-blanket winter. In my last post on fudge, foregoing all extravagances cold turkey as part of a New Year’s resolution was excessive. Moderation is the key and this sweet potato and carrot soup tastes indulgent, but really isn’t. G and I have been eating versions of this for years. My old favourite is made with butternut squash. After enjoying this version a few times, it’s climbed into top spot. It’s straight-forward and simple […]

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