Fennel Cabbage Slaw – Fennel Coleslaw
Fennel Cabbage Slaw is a refreshing change from the same old coleslaw. The one that we all know. Light green and white. It’s tried and true. But maybe it’s time for a change up. Let’s talk about...
View ArticleStrawberry Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is one of my favourite salads. Usually just fresh, ripe tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella drizzled with a good quality extra virgin olive oil. It’s a classic, and it’s a salad that’s...
View ArticleSweet Potato Salmon Frittata – Easy Frittata Recipe
A Frittata is one of those all round versatile dishes. Not an omelette, or a quiche, but somewhere in between and much easier. Not only are the ingredient possibilities endless, but a frittata can be...
View ArticleAvocado Shrimp Salad
This Avocado Shrimp Salad is much more than avocado and shrimp. Almonds, grapefruit sections, and the best part; roasted carrots, make this salad a party in your mouth. Roasting the carrots makes them...
View ArticleBran Muffins – Bacon, Molasses & Date Bran Muffins
I think I’ve eaten, and baked as many terrible bran muffins as good ones. The good ones are hearty but tender and moist and not overly sweet. The bad ones are heavy, tough, and dry. In my experience,...
View ArticleGreek Meatballs – Keftedes
Greek Meatballs, or Keftedes. These are usually made with a combo of ground beef and, or lamb. We aren’t big fans of lamb in my house. And we also don’t eat beef very often. This is a recipe with much...
View ArticleLemon Pappardelle Pasta & Asparagus
Pappardelle pasta is a thin, wide, ribbon-like pasta that’s especially satisfying to dig into. The silky, slippery long noodles are perfect for sauces and plus, fun to eat. In fact, the name,...
View ArticleSouthwestern Veggie Burgers – Meatless Burger Recipe
Veggie Burgers can be tricky to get right. The ones you buy in the store are often dry and crumbly, or have odd tasting seasonings. And read the labels on the pre-packaged patties. A lot of them have...
View ArticleCaprese Caesar Cocktail – Canada Day Caesar Drink
The Caesar Drink is a quintessential Canadian cocktail. Although the origins of the drink are questionable, it was supposedly invented in Calgary in 1969. Regardless of where it came from, the Caesar...
View ArticleWild Rice Salad – Roasted Beet Salad
I love a wild rice salad. They’re simple, nutritious and delicious. And, I always like to use whatever is locally in season. So, when I found some beautiful, locally grown beets from the farmers...
View ArticleBreakfast Tacos – Bacon & Egg Tacos
Breakfast Tacos are a delicious way to spice up those weekend mornings, and also work as a breakfast for dinner night. I love a perfectly poached egg. For me the whites should be completely cooked,...
View ArticleMoroccan Style Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers, or any stuffed veggies, are one of my favorite meals. It’s so fun to stuff a delicious filling mixture into veggies and bake, or grill them. You get a whole meal in one...
View ArticleFeta & Sun Dried Tomato Bread – Savory Quick Loaf
This Feta & Sun Dried Tomato Bread is a savory loaf that’s a perfect addition to an antipasto platter alongside some olives, cheeses, and cured meats. It’s delicious with a balsamic & olive oil...
View ArticleRanch Steak Lettuce Wraps – Steak Wraps
Ranch Steak Lettuce Wraps are a fun, yummy way to do a relaxed summer barbecue meal. One of my favourite steaks to grill is a flank steak. It’s a super flavourful lean cut and it’s very quick to grill....
View ArticlePortabella Mushroom Sliders – Canadian Style
These Portabella Mushroom Sliders are going to be a contest entry. To honour Canada’s 150th birthday celebration, Mushrooms Canada is holding their annual Spotlight Appetizer Contest. And this year...
View ArticleLavender Lemonade – Lemonade Recipe
Lavender Lemonade is another way to use lavender, which is in full, glorious bloom all over our property right now. It's beautiful to look at, and it smells heavenly. But it's also useful in the...
View ArticleCherry Amaretto Ice Cream – Homemade Ice Cream
Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream is helping us cool off today in these sweltering temperatures. I adore my ice cream maker. When we need ice cream, (yes, need), we have some in 30 minutes. No going out. And...
View ArticleSpiced Rum Grilled Peaches – Grilled Peaches Recipe
Grilled Peaches are the ultimate summer dessert. What says summer more than fresh ripe peaches, and grilling? We are lucky to live in one of the major fruit growing regions in Canada. According to...
View ArticleSriracha Salmon Quesadillas
Salmon Quesadillas are a great way to use leftover salmon. Quesadillas, in general, are one of my favourite quick meals for using leftover anything. Or even, when really time crunched, exhausted, or...
View ArticleRhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
The blueberry squares at Starbucks are the inspiration for these Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars. I had one of those a while ago, and it was delicious. And I knew I had to make a homemade version....
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