Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta I had ground beef, broccoli and a craving for Mac and cheese and voila; Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta was born 😉 Serves 6 – 8 453 g Extra lean ground beef 1 Medium onion, sliced into sticks 2 Cups milk (I used 2%) 2 Cups sodium-reduced beef stock 3 tbsp (all purpose) flour 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 ...
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Swedish-ish Meatballs
Swedish-ish Meatballs So I compared my recipe (this one) with my mother's (who is Swedish) and while I captured the spirit of the Swedish meatball I did make 3 technical errors. First, traditional Swedish meatballs use half ground beef and half ground pork (I only used ground beef). Second, I added garlic but really; I’m half Italian and I ...
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 ...
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 ...
Creamy Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy Skillet Macaroni and Cheese So I was once again inspired by my quest for "fast food" in a world where there isn't enough time in the day or caffeine in the world to help you cope. Enter Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese. How do I count the ways that was an epic fail!?! So back to the drawing board it was and then it occurred to me in a ...
Slow-Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Slow-Cooker Scalloped Potatoes So far autumn feels like summer (not that I’m complaining) but the other day it almost felt like sweater season. Almost. So I pounced. I busted out the slow cooker and dove into potatoe-y heaven with melted delicious cheese. I’m all over healthy eating and staying fit but there’s something so tempting about hiding ...
Pan Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms
Pan Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms I've always loved cooking. I remember I'd stand beside my mother while she made a homemade dinner every night, even when she was sick and tired. I used to drive her nuts because she was afraid I'd get burned on the stove. While this dish is not an actual one my mother made for us it is inspired by one of my ...
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole Autumn is in the air; the days aren’t as long and the night’s air is cool and crisp. This weather screams casserole! Warm, soul-soothing dishes that infuse the home with warmth and smells of home cooking. I think this is my favourite time of year :) Serves 6-8 ½ tbsp (salted) butter 2 ...
Chipotle Mayonnaise
Chipotle Mayonnaise I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s no way to compare store-bought mayonnaise to homemade. This mayo is light and creamy and has the smokiness and heat from the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. This recipe calls for 2 chipotle peppers and 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce, feel free to reduce the amount if you ...
Baked Cauliflower Cream Spinach
Baked Cauliflower Cream Spinach I was on Pinterest last week looking for inspiration for the lonely cauliflower in my mother’s fridge that looked like it was on death’s door. Alas, I came upon a low carb creamed spinach recipe and inspiration was struck (I love browsing Pinterest for meal ideas!). Serves 4 340 g package frozen chopped ...
Jalapeño Burger
Jalapeño Burger Yes, I’m still on my Jalapeno pepper kick but in fact, this is the recipe I had in mind when I wanted to buy ONE jalapeño pepper but left the store with a PACK! Yes, a PACK of jalapeno peppers… I’ve been putting them in everything lately! Anyway, this burger recipe is easy, healthy, tangy and slightly spicy; perfect for your next ...
Jalapeno Mayonnaise
Jalapeno Mayonnaise There is simply no way to compare store-bought mayonnaise to homemade. This mayo is light and creamy and has the flavour and kick from the jalapeno peppers. With that said you must be careful when working with raw eggs but I am A-Okay with the risks because this mayonnaise is that good! Makes about 1 ½ Cups 1 Large egg at ...