Chef's Table on Netflix

If you can think of three or more shows you like to occasionally watch on Food Network - YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS SHOW. (If any of those Food Network shows you watch center around Guy Fieri... yikes. May want to re-think some life choices.)

Quick summery? Each episode of the series profiles a single world-renowned chef. That's it. That may not sound extraordinary, but it's shot so beautifully and it's so well done - I can't get enough of it. And I promise you that I don't feel this way based solely on the fact that I've been to one of the restaurants that they do an episode on. WATCH THIS SHOW!

Chia Seed Pudding

I can't tell you how much I love eating this pudding for breakfast - and it's not even bad for you (as long as you go easy on the maple syrup)!

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla-flavoured unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (or whatever yogurt tastes good to you)
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus 2 teaspoons for serving
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and chopped
• Raw pecan pieces

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, gently whisk the almond milk, yogurt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, the vanilla and a pinch of salt until just blended. Whisk in the chia seeds; let stand 30 minutes. Stir to distribute the seeds if they have settled. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. The next day, in a medium bowl, toss the berries with the remaining 2 teaspoons maple syrup. Mix in the pecan pieces.
3. Spoon the pudding into bowls or glasses; mound the berry mixture on top and serve.

This recipe has been adapted slightly from Food Network.

Father's Day Dessert

My dad's birthday and Father's Day are one week apart, so coming up with gifts for him all in one little span of time can prove to be difficult. Not impossible, but difficult. Thankfully he isn't fussy and will gladly accept almost anything - but he especially favours anything food-related "that won't take up space around the house."

These Guinness Sundaes are what I'll be making for dessert on Sunday. Why these? Oh, I don't know, 'cause they're delicious? Also, if there's ever an opportunity for me to make some fancy new sauce, I will leap at that chance. 

Salmon Baked in Foil

Before last Monday, I had never baked any type of fish in my life. Seemed too hard to do. Like, how to to know when something’s cooked or not is the main reason I tend not to venture into uncharted cooking territory.

However, I’m a growing woman and I need to do things outside my comfort level once in awhile. Also, ya know… eating right and all that garbage helps, too. 

I made this baked salmon and it tasted outrageously good. And keep in mind that the only fish I ever really eat/enjoy is the beautiful, hella deep-fried kind like the halibut at a Canadian fish and chips place (I have to specify and say Canadian since Americans do not know what amazing fish and chips taste like. I just… I refuse to ever get on board with cod as a substitute for halibut. Cod is just inferior. Go home, cod.)

It’s really easy to make (- I made it) and it tastes like something you’d pay someone to make for you. Plus, it’s a great meal to cook if you’re looking to impress someone since it looks fancy as hell.