Some of these side dishes are almost good enough to stand on their own. So many delicious options here.
The crostini is just a suggestion, but trust me… it’s insanely good. Tomato Garlic Confit. Cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes or any other small-ish tomatoes) and whole garlic cloves cook slowly in a rich olive oil bath and transform into a sweet, savoury, buttery dish of irresistible deliciousness. Honestly, what […]
My favourite non-salad salad. Ohhhhhhh man… This Warm Potato Bacon Salad… Roasted potatoes tossed with thick-cut salty bacon, peppery green arugula and topped with a creamy parmesan dressing. It begs the question… Is a salad still a salad if it’s swimming in a rich, creamy dressing loaded with sour cream, […]
With Chili Crisp. Ready in 10 minutes. Flavour. Bomb. This is my go-to Asian Spicy Cucumber Salad recipe and when I say it’s easy what I mean is that it is easy. Crazy easy. The make it whenever you get the itch to have something incredibly tasty but feel like […]
The second best thing you can do with raw zucchini. I’ll get to #1 in a sec. For now, let’s talk about this fresh and easy Zucchini Ribbons Salad… it tastes amazing, it uses up a good amount of your zucchini garden explosion, it’s a crowd pleaser (my kids ate […]
Is it still a salad if we put “candied” things in it? And if those candied things are bacon? This Broccoli Crunch Salad can be either a side salad or a full meal, entirely depending on your intention to share. I did not share. I typically eat most of this […]
with Quick Popped Tomatoes and Pepperoncini This Orzo Pesto Salad is one of those dishes that works for just about any occasion. Lunch, brunch, dinner. Main dish, side dish, appetizer… ok, maybe not an appetizer. Personally, I’m happiest just making it, stuffing it in the fridge and dipping in for […]
I know I said burnt. But wait!! I know saying Burnt Cabbage with Pecorino & Honey Walnut might send you running for the hills, your face all scrunched up and anger coursing through you as you wonder what in the ever loving heck a food blogger is doing telling you […]
I so want to love seaweed salad. Someday I’ll probably love seaweed salad, but for now… For now this Kale Cucumber “Seaweed” Salad will do very, very nicely. Especially if I can find a way to smuggle it into the sushi restaurants in my purse. This salad is so delicious, […]
This is, quite possibly, one of the best things you’ll ever eat. Stuffed Naan that can be in your mouth in 15 minutes (maybe 16-17… try not to be unnecessarily impatient and burn the bejeepers out of your mouth like I do). It’s crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy […]
Where are all my blue cheese lovers at?? This Risotto Gorgonzola with Prosecco is the comfort food of my dreams. Made with bubbly Prosecco, shallots, garlic, butter and creamy gorgonzola, it’s creamy, rich and absolutely delicious. The perfect dish for a cold, cozy night in, which is pretty much every […]
Welcome to my site! I'm a self-taught, home cook who pretty much lives in the kitchen. Or with my nose in a cookbook. Cooking is my passion, my obsession, my very favourite thing. I make a lot of really good comfort food with creative twists and bolder flavours. My food is slightly elevated but isn't too fussy. I'm not here to teach you how to cook, I'm here to inspire you, to show you something new and really, really good. And to make you hungry. In my home, in The Pypers Kitchen, this is what we eat. Want to know more about me?