Honey-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken I'm completely torn. I love this time of year, I look forward to the cool nights and all the amazing holidays about to be celebrated but I also feel sad.  I always feel like something beyond everyone's favourite time of year is over. Am I alone here? With that said I must point out that as a proud Canadian ...
Sauces
Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef
Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef I'm not afraid to admit it, when certain groceries go on sale I stock my freezer, enter stewing beef cubes. I wanted to use my Instant Pot but wanted something different. You know those aha moments that open your eyes to a whole new world? Well, that's what this was. Beef teriyaki with melt-in-your-mouth beef thanks ...
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise It suddenly occurred to me today that I’ve never shared my recipe for creamy, classic mayonnaise; here it is! Use it as a base for any all of your favourite sauces and salads. Here is a simple recipe for THE creamiest, most delectable Mayonnaise/salad dressing/ condiment you will EVER experience, you're welcome ...
Tex-Mex Mayonnaise
Tex-Mex Mayonnaise This is the sauce for a recipe that is coming soon but really, this sauce could be THE quintessential sauce for any and every fajita, taco, soft taco and burrito; just saying :) A recipe for a tex-mex mayonnaise; the quintessential sauce for any and every fajita, taco, soft taco ...
Fat Free Gravy
Fat Free Gravy Forget the days of using pan drippings, well to be honest, I wouldn’t even know how to make gravy using pan drippings. While there is tons of flavour at the bottom of that roasting pan there is also tons of saturated fat… not good. Check out my go-to, fool-proof recipe for homemade, fat free gravy! You may also like my ...
5 Minute Enchilada Sauce
5 Minute Enchilada Sauce I can't believe I had lived my whole life without ever eating an enchilada!!! Â How is this possible? Â How could I go my whole life without experiencing this absolute deliciousness? I must point out that the perfect enchilada sauce is of paramount importance to the perfect enchilada. Good news y'all!!! THE ...
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing This is a recipe I shared years ago; perfect for this time of year :) The first time I saw this dressing was on Food Network, it was a mayonnaise based salad dressing with fresh herbs, not the healthiest! According to the Food Network this was a popular dressing in the 70’s but my parents had never heard of it. Oh well, ...
Whipped Scallion and Lime Dressing
Whipped Scallion and Lime Dressing I had this amazing recipe written and prepped and ready to go but it was a slow cooker one; I'm over it!!! I'm so over the cold crappy weather with comfort food.  I love comfort food but for the love of God... BRING ON THE FREAKING SUMMER!!! Enter Salad... and Salad Dressing... I love a fresh and ...
Restaurant Style Vinaigrette
Restaurant Style Vinaigrette This is a shout-out to everyone with a certain New Year's resolution... this incredible recipe will help kick that stubborn first 5 pounds in the a$$! Â Happy New Year!!!! I've mentioned before that I'm a shift worker, I mean looooooong shifts. Â I barely see sunlight. Â So packing a healthy and satisfying lunch is ...
Pesto Sauce
Pesto Sauce So this recipe was difficult for me to write because so much of it is to taste. Below you will find a basic pesto recipe that I use on pasta, pizza, sandwiches, gnocchi, chicken, you name it! I actually made this the other day and wow did my kitchen smell like summer. This is a good amount of sauce for any of the recipes that are ...
Basil Chimichurri
Basil Chimichurri Summer is slowly coming to an end and a great way to celebrate the fact that it’s still here is to enjoy the abundance of fresh herbs in the garden and to barbeque a delicious steak (and yes, we barbeque in the snow and fresh herbs are available all year round but there’s something magical about this time of year!), this dish is ...
Tomato (a.k.a. Marinara) Sauce
Tomato (a.k.a. Marinara) Sauce This is my version of a classic base tomato sauce; a.k.a. marinara. I use this as a base for tons of recipes but it stands just fine on its own. ...