Category: What’s Cooking?
TOP 10: Traditional Canadian Recipes
In order to celebrate Canada Day, we’ve put together a list of our top 10 traditional Canadian recipes, or at least, our take on them! These healthy alternatives are every bit as Canadian as the originals, and are sure to become family favourites. So, let’s celebrate Canada’s birthday with our top 10 traditional Canadian recipes!
TOP 10: Traditional Quebec Recipes
In honour of St. Jean-Baptiste Day, also known as La fête nationale in Quebec, we’re celebrating Quebec cuisine. Some of these dishes are more widely known than others, but every Quebecois will recognise them. Our cuisine is homey and comforting, though not necessarily healthy. But it certainly would have sustained the first settlers through the […]
TOP 10: BBQ Recipes
BBQ season is upon us! It’s time to dust off the grill, stock up on charcoal or propane, and get cooking. Grilling is a great way to cook, not only because of the great flavour that smoke lends to foods, but because it allows the fat to drip away without adding much extra oil — […]
TOP 10: Salads Under One Dollar
Salads are a great option for lunchtime. They’re easy to customise, easy to transport, and even easier to make. It can be tempting to run to the corner store though or even a fast food restaurant and buy an overpriced (and under-nourishing) salad in order to feel healthier when you’re pressed for time. Instead, why […]
TOP 10: Our Best Italian Recipes
Quick, what are your three favourite foods? Chances are you named something from Italy, whether it was a pasta dish like spaghetti or lasagna, or something a little more Western, like pepperoni pizza. We’ve put together a list of the best rated Italian recipes on SOSCuisine to help you learn to cook your favourites and maybe […]
Cooking Pasta to Perfection in 5 Easy Steps
Pasta is among the favorite foods of a great number of people. You can turn it into a very refined meal or simply a quick dish to feed the whole family when you’re in a hurry. It’s therefore very important to know how to cook pasta properly and make it absolutely irresistible.
Cooking on a Salt Block
If you’re looking for a new, clever way to cook and serve your favorite dishes, a pink Himalayan salt block/stone could be the perfect solution for you. The block is a thick slab of salt which can be used for cooking, grilling, and even as a presentation plate. You can find it in delicatessens, specialized […]
TOP 10: Weird (But fun!) Food Trends
Food is like fashion and that means that there are always trends. Some are good, some not so much, and some are just kind of well, weird. We’ve put together a list of a few of our favourite recent food trends with the only criteria being that they have to be out of the ordinary. […]
10 Star Ingredients of Italian Cuisine
I’ve put together a list of 10 star products in Italian cuisine that should absolutely be in your pantry or fridge in order to cook authentic Italian dishes. To be sure, every Italian mother or grandmother has plenty of other great ingredients in their cupboard, but this partial list is perfect for any aspiring “cuoco” […]
TOP 10: Gluten-Free Recipes
Gluten-free diets have been gaining popularity over the past few years due to the fact that they often help alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms. Those with Celiac Disease must avoid not only wheat, but also other grains, which can make it especially difficult to find easy, delicious recipes. A gluten-free diet can also help those with IBS, […]
TOP 10: Desserts under 50 cents per serving
Aspiring pastry chefs know that a great dessert is the perfect end to any meal. It should be delicious, interesting, and leave your guests feeling full but not too stuffed. It should compliment the meal, whether it’s fancy or simple. Here at SOSCuisine, we also think it should be easy on your wallet as well […]
Seasonal allergies: Foods to avoid and foods to favour
Springtime is a difficult time for those who suffer from seasonal allergies because their immune systems react excessively to normally inoffensive stimuli, like pollen. The body identifies pollen as an invader and to fight, generates a chemical called histamine which normally protects the body. It’s what produces the usual symptoms of seasonal allergies: coughing, sniffling, […]