Pad Thai
Fairly simple Pad Thai recipe that our kids and neighbours all love.
Potato au Gratin
Legend has it Firlotte's mother stole this recipe from a chef at the Kennedy Compound back in the day.
Ultimate Chili Con Carne
He calls it his "Ultimate Chili", and it sounds awfully good. Beans and tomatoes, lots of spices, yum!
Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic (Aglio e Olio)
Classic Italian recipe using so few ingredients. Fresh parsley is a bigger star than you think.
Sesame Beef
Flank steak in a sesame marinated and then stir-fried over high heat. Tender and flavourful steak is on the way!
Guacamole
Classic and simple guacamole, kids love it over here. Add cilantro, tomatoes, go loco!
Sesame Salmon Fillets with Red Onion and Ginger Cream
The combination of toasted sesame with the ginger cream sauce is sure to make this a favourite.
Marinated Beef Ribs
Beef back ribs softened in a marinade are grilled to a high heat finish for maximum juiciness and flavour.
Egg-free Dairy-free Nut-free Chocolate Cake

Egg-free Dairy-free Nut-free Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 tablespoon vegetable oil (I use extra light olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Method
- Pre-heat oven to 350 and grease an 8×8 pan.
- In a large bowl, mix your dry ingredients.
- Add the oil, vanilla and vinegar and mix just until thoroughly moistened.
- Pour in cold water, and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 – 35 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
Private Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Thai Peanut Sauce
Great dipping sauce for grilled chicken dishes, like our Chicken Satay.
Tomato Avocado Salad
Another example of simplicity with huge flavour.
Best Taco Dip Ever
Originally called Good Friends Good Times, this was from an old Ottawa restaurant called Malibu Jack's.




















