Corn Chowder I must admit this is really good! Any time you are going to make a soup with corn, add in the cobs; you get a ton of flavour from doing that. This is a hearty stick-to-your-ribs chowder that still has butter and cream but a marginal amount. So while this tastes rich and heavy, you’re not going to feel weighed down after eating ...
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Potato Skins
Potato Skins This is another recipe shared years ago that I still prepare on the regular :) Mike’s stepdad came to visit over the Christmas holidays and he made the most incredible potato skins; I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them! Here is my (healthy) version of potato skins but truth be told, Mike’s stepdad’s were healthy ...
Creamy Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs and Grainy Dijon Mustard
Creamy Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs and Grainy Dijon Mustard I don’t know about you but I am so over this winter. I decided I was going to rebel against it so I bought tons of fresh herbs and lemon to make a summer inspired dinner. I made this potato salad, served it with my Lemon-Garlic Marinated Grilled Chicken and steamed asparagus. This ...
Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoes We're having a bit of a wet summer so far in southern Ontario ☔️ What's cool about this is you get all the farm fresh deliciousness from local farms - fresh herbs and potatoes included. Also, while it is summer, the evenings are cool enough (and wet enough) that stick-to-your-ribs, hearty mashed potatoes aren't ...
Lemon and Asparagus Risotto
Lemon and Asparagus Risotto Omg, southern Ontario has had the rainiest spring on record, literally in my life time and beyond (I'd tell you the actual number but I couldn't find it 🤔). ☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️ It feels and looks like November. Then you enter the grocery store and the most amazing asparagus is in season ❤️ Crispy, crunchy ...
Lazy Cheesy-Broccoli Potatoes
Lazy Cheesy-Broccoli Potatoes Do you ever crave potatoes? Stick-to-your-ribs, piping hot potatoes? Do you ever crave Cheesy stick-to-your-ribs, piping hot potatoes? I do. And.... you're welcome!!! Lol! Remember, potatoes aren't bad; it's what we do to them that matters! ...
Potato and Egg Salad
Potato and Egg Salad Mike's mom makes a potato and egg salad that Mike absolutely loves (I'm still learning traditional Canadiana food). My recipe is almost identical to hers except I lightened it up... A lot... Sorry 😞 Mike said it's just as good and I choose to believe he is telling me the truth😂😂 Serves 6-8 ½ Cup fat free sour cream ½ ...
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash This recipe came together in minutes and is such a keeper. This is like a fancy version of everyone's favourite diner potato hash but the labour is minimal and by roasting it, the hash develops incredible flavour and textures as the veggies caramelize. Serve 6-8 4 Medium russet potatoes (skin on), cleaned and ...
Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet Potato Wedges Over the course of my time blogging I have made a few - nay, quite a few confessions. Well, here's another one: I don't like sweet potatoes (yams) and this time I can't really blame my mother (I can already hear her screaming 'Ya-hoo'). Anyway Mike loves sweet potatoes so in a compromise since he eats tomatoes (he despises ...
Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip
Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip The holiday season is officially here. What does that mean you ask? Well, gluttony. I'm sorry but it's true. Don't panic! I'm here for you. Here I present a low fat, high fibre, high protein dip that tastes pure decadent. This is healthy but so delicious that no one will notice their pants aren't tightening ...
Crockpot Loaded Potatoes
Crockpot Loaded Potatoes A recipe for Crockpot Loaded Potatoes; a dump and go recipe for cheesy decadent loaded potatoes where your crockpot does all the work! Serves 6-8 6 Medium russet potatoes, (skin on), cleaned and cut into large chunks 2 Strips cooked bacon, crumbled 2 Green onions, sliced (reserve green tops for garnish) 1 ...
Slow-Cooker Roasted Potatoes
Slow-Cooker Roasted Potatoes We have had the wildest autumn so far in southern Ontario because really, it feels like August. However, there were days that felt appropriate to bust out my crockpot and bust out I did! These potatoes are incredible; so simple and so jam-packed with flavour. This would be a great way to utilize the space in your ...