Spicy Bean Dip Here I present a healthy recipe for a creamy, dreamy Spicy Bean Dip which doubles as a healthy condiment for wraps and sandwiches ❤️ I am a total sauce and condiment girl, well, middle-aged woman actually 🙈 I still call myself girl though! I really do feel the same way I did when I was in my 20’s, just a little ...
Open-Faced Lobster Rolls
Open-Faced Lobster Rolls It's not that often in life when someone gives you 6 fresh lobsters, poached to perfection and cleaned. Well. That was me. Well, us. A few weeks ago. Mike's stepfather brought an incredible amount of fresh lobster from the east coast of Canada. In case you're unfamiliar; it's arguably the best region for fish in the ...
Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad
Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad Do you ever have a craving for something out of the blue, that you haven’t eaten in years??? Years It’s been years since I had KFC Macaroni Salad but I remember it so vividly. The noodles are gooey and delicious but then you get the crunch from the crunchy veggies. It really is a classic If there was a top ten ...
Baked Bacon
Baked Bacon Here I present my recipe for Baked Bacon, a completely hands-off approach to absolute crispy heaveness... All you do is bake it then eat it :) BACON!!! Bacon. Bacon. Bacon. Bacon. Bacon. I love bacon! Who doesn’t though!?! I think vegetarians eat bacon! This dish provides the perfect bacon for sandwiches; 17 minutes will ...
Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts
Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts Here I present a simple recipe for Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts; seasoned to perfection then pan seared in butter, a fantastic alternative to the everyday boneless chicken breast. My daughter goes to gymnastics every weekend so I met another gymnastics mom and we became friends ❤️ She’s really awesome and makes ...
Meal Plan Week 150
Meal Plan Week 150 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Copycat Alice Springs Chicken serve with my... Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk and an... Italian Tomato ...
Commie Burger Sauce
Commie Burger Sauce Here I present an easy burger sauce based on the classic Russian Dressing, thus my Commie Burger Sauce; the classic sauce with horseradish! I’m not one for derogatory remarks or names or politics…. (eeeek, I don't want to offend anyone, ever) Especially here, my safe space. But!!! We all know what’s happening in Europe, ...
Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Black Beans
Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Black Beans So I'm not 100% all in when it comes to my Instant Pot, there I said it. Don't get me wrong, it's an amazing machine and it saves a lot of time for many things. With that said, I love my other kitchen appliances too. I spread the love equally. However if I was stranded on a desert island with ...
Creamy Potato Salad with Peas
Creamy Potato Salad with Peas Here I present a healthy recipe for a Creamy Potato Salad with Peas (and corn), a total pantry dish using frozen peas and corn in a homemade, tangy dressing! It’s bbq season!!! Ish! It’s about that time to shake off your favourite recipes to compliment your favourite bbq feast. Potato salad, pasta salad, Caesar ...
Meal Plan Week 149
Meal Plan Week 149 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Roasted Curried Chicken Drumsticks Serve with... Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and an... Italian Tomato Salad Tuesday: Double ...
Creamy Greek Salad Dressing
Creamy Greek Salad Dressing Here I present my easy recipe for a homemade Creamy Greek Salad dressing with lemon juice, garlic and oregano - whipped to a tangy, fluffy perfection :) In my (many) younger days, I worked as a server at a restaurant called Gabriel’s. They have the most incredible food ( almost as good as mine!!!) I used to be ...
Meal Plan Week 148
Meal Plan Week 148 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: French Onion Smothered Chicken with Mushrooms serve with... Warm Garlic Mashed Potatoes and... Spicy Green ...