• Cauliflower steaks with shrimp skewers and chimichurri
    Dinner,  Low-carb,  Pescetarian

    ‘Green’ surf and turf with chimichurri

    It’s a hot and humid summer in Toronto. So easy, lazy, tasty dinners are in high demand in our house these days. I came up with the idea for these cauliflower steaks with grilled shrimp skewers and chimichurri last week when I needed a fast, healthy dinner that left me feel less guilty than devouring a beef steak with herb butter and fried potatoes. As some of you may know, I love using cauliflower when I cook. Not only does it taste amazing, it’s also a wonderful substitution for carbs. First time I came across the term ‘cauliflower steaks’, I must admit I thought it was a bit of an…

  • Danish strawberry cake. The ultimate Danish cake classic shortcrust and remonce base, rich chocolate, vanilla mousse cream and fresh strawberries
    Cakes and desserts

    Danish strawberry cake… yum, yum, yum, yum, yum

    After a long hiatus we’re back on the blog! What more fitting way to start off than with one of the very best and most classic cakes from our little kingdom? Of course I am talking about Danish strawberry cake with vanilla cream and chocolate. Honestly, I can’t come up with a single reason not to like this cake. Imagine this: a sweet cake base with a crunchy crust, a soft middle and a layer of rich dark chocolate. On top of this you add a smooth vanilla cream and finish off with a generous layer of fresh strawberries. Hungry to try? A Danish baker who fails to have one…