Turkey and Rice Soup So far I’m really not impressed with 2021. 1. We’re in lockdown. 2. The only way to take your kids skating is to reserve a time slot. 3. My community appears to be time slot whores. 4. We’re going to build our own skating rink but the temperature is too warm, the water won’t freeze. 5. We suffered a ...
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Sausage and Mushroom Crostini
Sausage and Mushroom Crostini The recipe I chose for ReDux was from Rachel Ray 2 where she prepared Sausage Calzones. I was inspired by the Season and thought this would be a great party food (no one has to know you’ve cut out fat and calories). I’ve lightened this up by using low fat turkey sausage, low fat goat cheese and I’ve increased fibre by ...
Tomato – Tortellini Soup
Tomato - Tortellini Soup Without even realizing it I’ve stumbled into our family traditions. As soon as it gets cold outside I make a beef stew in the crockpot. Today was our first significant snow fall of the season which meant soup had to simmer on the stove! I wanted the kids to come in from playing in the snow to a warm house filled with the ...
Spicy Pickles
Spicy Pickles My eldest niece decided she wanted to help her mother (my sister) with planting their Vegetable garden in the spring. In her own sassy way she chose jalapeños but to my sister's chagrin, my sister doesn't eat spicy peppers. Autie to the rescue! (Can you picture the cape?) As I stated before, "there are few things in life as ...
Sweet Onion Infused Dijon Vinaigrette with Spring Fresh Vegetables and Boston Lettuce
Sweet Onion Infused Dijon Vinaigrette with Spring Fresh Vegetables and Boston Lettuce Sweet onion infused Dijon vinaigrette with spring fresh vegetables and Boston lettuce. Mic. Drop. Boom. If that doesn't scream "Spring has Sprung" then I don't know what does 🤷♀️ In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, dijon, garlic ...
Catalina Pasta Salad
Catalina Pasta Salad Before “our new normal” we would have a family bbq for each of our children’s birthdays for which Mike’s family would fly in. At least once Mike's mother would make this pasta salad for Mike because it’s his favourite. What I have omitted is cheese cubes and flaked ham…. Draw your own conclusions on that part!!! I ...
Strawberry and Feta Salad with Walnuts
Strawberry and Feta Salad with Walnuts Without a doubt I love summer. I also love a summery salad. Honestly though, I love all salads; they're healthy flavour bombs with crunch and tang. Salads round out and compliment any and every meal. Here you get the sweet of the fresh (Ontario) strawberries, the saltiness of the feta and ...
Creole Shrimp and Avocado
Creole Shrimp and Avocado This is another easy and elegant dish, perfect for entertaining but fast enough for a weeknight treat! The cool creaminess of the avocado and the tang from the lime juice contrast perfectly with the spiciness of the creole spice. Originally posted on 12 November, 2015! The cool of the avocado and the ...
Asian-Style Marinated Tomatoes
Asian-Style Marinated Tomatoes This is a recipe that I created years ago! So many years ago. Like I don’t feel old until I do the math, years ago. This is a very simple salad that goes great with ANY protein and ANY side. I especially love when the marinade mixes with the rest of the plate, extra yummy seasoning with the crunch of the green ...
Chicken Taco Salad
Chicken Taco Salad My mother bought me one of the pioneer woman’s cook books. Honestly as I sit here writing this I realize should know which book it is, but I don’t 🤷♀️ It has her picture on it if that helps. Anyway I was looking through it and came across her taco salad. Totally inspired this taco salad but dare I say this Taco Salad is ...
Green Salad with Creamy Greek Dressing and Avocado
Green Salad with Creamy Greek Dressing and Avocado I can’t stress enough how much I love a good salad, especially one with cheese and a creamy dressing. What? I am human; I love cheese and I love creamy yummy sauces. The problem with that? Well, it’s really not good for you! Here I’ve made this dressing completely fat free and use the ...
Santa Fe Chicken Quesadilla
Santa Fe Chicken Quesadilla I don’t know about you but a lot of the time my meals are inspired by the ingredients I have in my fridge. In my silly head I’m on Chopped, the entrée round!!! Here, for this recipe I had some leftover tortilla shells from my Beef Burrito recipe and some chicken leftover from my Creamy Spicy Blackened Chicken Pasta ...