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Fluffy Pancakes
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February 11, 2021February 18, 2021

Fluffy Pancakes

Who doesn't love a stack of fluffy pancakes, dripping with maple syrup for brunch?! Being the sweet tooth that I am, I would gladly trade any savoury dish for a delicious stack of pancakes. The fluffier the better!

Smokey Baba Ghannouj
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February 5, 2021February 18, 2021

Smokey Baba Ghannouj

Baba Ghannouj fun facts: no one really knows why Baba Ghannouj was given such a name. You see, in Arabic, Baba means "daddy" and Ghannouj means "pampered" or "spoiled". So whether this recipe was invented by an old guy with "Ghannouj" as a family name (which is entirely possible in that region) or for some old, flirty, spoiled sultan, the name is surely a fun one to say!

Smashed and Roasted Potatoes
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January 30, 2021January 30, 2021

Smashed and Roasted Potatoes

I first got introduced to the idea of smashing my small potatoes from the one and only Jamie Oliver. Since then, it's become a staple in our household and I absolutely love using my homemade Toum (garlic sauce) instead of minced garlic!

Chewy, Fudgy Brownies
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January 22, 2021February 3, 2021

Chewy, Fudgy Brownies

Rawan, the teenager, had a hard time approaching people and making friends until she got into baking! All of a sudden, her brownies became the gateway to breaking the ice and forming long-lasting friendships. And in honour of these friendships, we bring you this timeless chewy, fudgy brownie recipe which is worthy of being a delicious bribe.

Roasted Chicken Wings & Stout BBQ Sauce
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January 21, 2021January 22, 2021

Roasted Chicken Wings & Stout BBQ Sauce

After years of open wings and beer nights spent with the best of friends in Beirut, this recipe just seems like the perfect way to immortalize great memories! Oven-roasted chicken wings, drenched in stout-based BBQ sauce is the perfect summertime addition to any game night whether virtual or in-person.

Food Project: A little International Village Feast
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August 30, 2019January 22, 2021

Food Project: A little International Village Feast

Rebels ITK joined forces with the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) to create a cooking party to celebrate the end of their Café-communauté summer program, a program that supports families that are new to the Ottawa region. We had a blast!!!

Epicureans of Ottawa – Marco
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July 3, 2019January 22, 2021

Epicureans of Ottawa – Marco

Meet Marco, the epicurean of this memoir; a Lebanese and recent Canadian citizen, family man and food lover. An automotive service manager by day and home-chef by night, he never ceases to surprise his family with great meals filled with love and memories.

Epicureans of Ottawa – Meet “Los Del Tres”
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July 3, 2019January 22, 2021

Epicureans of Ottawa – Meet “Los Del Tres”

Meet Miranda, Mariana and Sylvain, or “Los del Tres” as their friends and neighbors call them. A Lovely family from Ottawa that loves sharing food and stories with lots of laughter at their dinner table. So it goes without saying, that spending a day in the kitchen with “Los del Tres” was nothing short of a flavorful day filled with the warmth of their stories and passion for food.