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Cooking... now is the time to learn

In a city as vibrant as Montréal, we have many excuses not to cook for ourselves, and who could blame us! The food here is amazing. However, if you were ever going to learn, now is the time. We've put together a few of our favourite recipes that you may want to try. 

Hummus

Do you have a blender or food processor? Yes? Good. You can make your own hummus!

  • Can of chick peas
  • Sesame seeds
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Lemon Juice

Blend it all together!

Biscuits

Want to make a couple biscuits? Need to use up that flour you've been hoarding?

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 

  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2 tsp powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk

Mix together, roll, cut out dough using a glass, bake for 20 minutes or until ready.

Microwave Bowl Cake

Because if we can't go to the gym, then why bother!

  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3-4 tbsp milk (or soy milk)
  • OPTIONAL: 1 tbsp peanut butter, 3 tbsp apple sauce, or chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients in a good-sized bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes on high.

Spaghetti Puttanesca

Step up your spaghetti game with these easy additions.

Make spaghetti as usual, add

  • Tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Chile
  • Olives
  • Capers
  • Parsley

Bliss!

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