Amy Valm

Amy Valm

Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.

Latest from Amy Valm

12 sweet maple syrup recipes

12 sweet maple syrup recipes

Why should pancakes get all the love? Naturally delicious maple syrup makes anything sweeter. Here are our favourite ways to use it.

15 best pork recipes

15 best pork recipes

Pork is surely the most versatile cut of meat. From crispy bacon to juicy and tender roasts, here's the best of the best.

15 iconic Canadian recipes

15 iconic Canadian recipes

This land is my land, this land is your land. And guess what? It's filled with so much good food. Sink your teeth into these iconic Canadian recipes.

9 delicious gluten-free recipes you've gotta try

9 delicious gluten-free recipes you've gotta try

Who says you need wheat to have a good time? Sink your teeth into these mouthwatering gluten-free recipes that everyone will love.

17 delicious camping recipes

17 delicious camping recipes

When you’re out in the wilderness, you want your food warm, hearty and quick. These delicious recipes are truly out of (camp)site!

10 delicious recipes to get your kid to try new flavours

10 delicious recipes to get your kid to try new flavours

Sure, they might turn their nose up at perfectly good food, but don't stop introducing new flavours. They may still be a budding foodie yet.

12 saucy recipes

12 saucy recipes

There's a time and a place for sauce. With these dishes, the time is always and the place is your plate. Get inspired with these easy, saucy recipes.

12 summer potluck recipes that don't suck

12 summer potluck recipes that don't suck

Win the summer potluck with these simple but impressive dishes. We've got updated classics and totally fun new recipes that will slay the competition.

12 summer comfort food recipes

12 summer comfort food recipes

It may be hot, but your urge to chow comforting classics is still strong. These light, peak-summer dishes are just the thing to knock your cravings down.

11 quick and easy soup recipes

11 quick and easy soup recipes

What makes an "easy" soup recipe? It isn't necessarily the number of ingredients, more the time involved. These bowls all take 15 min or less to prep.

8 tasty recipes that use fresh herbs

8 tasty recipes that use fresh herbs

Fresh herbs can brighten any dish. Let kids smell them, wash, pick and garnish with them. Soon they'll know their rosemary from their thyme.

14 delicious kebab recipes

14 delicious kebab recipes

Your kids are crying for finger foods. Appease them with these easy and tasty kebab recipes.

5 hearty mac and cheese recipes

5 hearty mac and cheese recipes

Try one of our mac and cheese recipes, some are classics and others pack a tasty twist.

10 easy and fresh post-vacation dinner recipes

10 easy and fresh post-vacation dinner recipes

Welcome home! You have no food in the house and you must eat vegetables. These light dinner recipes are here to ease you back in to real life.

17 quick and easy recipes for a kid-friendly picnic

17 quick and easy recipes for a kid-friendly picnic

We've done all the planning for you with this kid-friendly picnic menu. There are easy recipes for bite-sized nibblies, grilled meat and dessert, too.

12 essential grilled chicken recipes

12 essential grilled chicken recipes

Your barbecue called and it wants you to grill some chicken tonight. Enjoy one of the quick and fresh BBQ chicken recipes with a side of sunshine.

13 no-fuss roasted recipes

13 no-fuss roasted recipes

In these fast-food, hack-obsessed times, there’s one simple, old-school trick that’s ready for a comeback. Start roasting.

15 easy pizza recipes

15 easy pizza recipes

Did someone say pizza party? Faster than delivery, these easy pizza recipes are a snap to put together.

12 not-too-fishy fish recipes

12 not-too-fishy fish recipes

Packed with Omega 3s, start bringing fish around on a weekly basis. These recipes offer a bevy of options from classic fish sticks to fancy glazed salmon.

14 shrimp recipes you should probably make right now

14 shrimp recipes you should probably make right now

Sometimes the little guy comes out on top. Shrimp is the MVP of these recipes thanks to its versatility, fast cook time and all around ease.