Thea VanHerwaarden, Author at THEASTY

Easy Thanksgiving Sides with a Twist

Can you feel it in the air? I certainly can and I could not be more excited. The changing leaves of autumn. Cozy sweaters. Family, friends, and food…what could be better? To me the autumn leaves and cooler temperatures mark the beginning of the holiday season, and that means its time to plan for celebration.…

Braised Beef with Mussels using Canada Beef

When people think of the flavors of Canada’s West Coast the first thing that comes to mind is seafood. And why not? From oysters and mussels to salmon and halibut, the ocean’s bounty is the cornerstone of a great West Coast meal. You know what else is a hallmark of British Columbia? Beef! While…

9 Cinco de Mayo Recipes to Amp up your Fiesta

C i n c o d e M a y o. Yes – this occasion has nothing to do with Canada or the US for that matter, but any excuse to make some Mexican food and drink some margs and you have me at hello. Here are nine of my favorite Cinco De Mayo recipes…

Eggs Benny Breakfast Pizza

I’ve made no secret of my love for pasta and tacos. In fact, I imagine a quick search of everything posted here over the years would show that delicious pasta and various taco recipes are more prominent (and popular) than other categories and cuisines. But lost in all of that is my near-equal love for…

Crispy Skin Salmon with Mango Salsa

I’ve been fortunate to try different cuisine in a lot of different places. From BBQ in Texas to curry in Indonesia. For every favored regional dish I’ve tried around the world, nothing tastes like home to me like a well-cooked piece of salmon. The color is bright and vibrant. The fish itself has just enough…

Théasty Beef Ramen

Ramen: a dish I never experienced until a few years ago, when a local restaurant had a feature on the menu for it. It was cold outside and I craved something hearty with a hint of spice. I ate that ramen e v e r y d a y for two weeks and craved it…

Thea’s Théasty Smashburgers

These fan favorites are finally up on the blog after many requests! Short and sweet but here is the recipe. Ultra crispy edges, no filler and so delicious you will never make another kind of burger again! Ingredients For the Burger Patty 1 lb Ground Chuck 80/20 Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon…

Lazy Artisan Bread

Bread. Gosh, I LOVE bread. Warm bread with melted butter… need I say more? Artisan bread always fascinated me; the décor, the floured surface, the big loafs just waiting to be cut into. Is there such a thing as lazy artisan bread? I never imagined. Why? It all looks so complicated… So, I went searching…

Maple Whiskey Buttermilk Fried Chicken + Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes with Herb and Chili Maple Syrup

Like many people around the country, Chicken + Waffles has become one of our favorite brunch items. It’s easy to see why this dish has gained popularity in recent years. The sweet combined with the savory and a kick of spice takes our taste buds to flavor heaven. One of the challenges with making Chicken…

Braised Chili in Adobo Beef Tacos with Roasted Pineapple Salsa

You can never have too many variations of tacos. The other day I was looking for something to make in my pressure cooker as some braised meat sounded good while the weather outside was dreadful and cold. I went looking for a piece of inexpensive meat for some braised tacos and found an inside round…