Collard Greens Pesto A few weeks ago I received my vegetable order from our local farm and included in it was Collard Greens. I’ve never had them, know absolutely nothing about them. I’ve seen Real Housewives of Atlanta where Kandi made her Collard Greens that took hours to simmer. We’re in the middle of a heat wave, not feeling hours to ...
Meal Plan Week 127
Meal Plan Week 127 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... Retro Mashed Potato Salad Serve it warm! Tuesday: Deluxe ...
Retro Mashed Potato Salad
Retro Mashed Potato Salad Here I present my recipe for Retro Mashed potato Salad, serve it hot or cold - you'll love it any and all ways. We are in the midst of the most glorious of seasons… BBQ season! Just kidding! It’s summer. I love summer, I love hot!!! Hate air conditioning 🤦♀️ In our traditional Canadian household we bbq year ...
Seasoned, Marinated Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
Seasoned, Marinated Roasted Chicken Drumsticks This is a recipe inspired by KFC Grilled Chicken. It’s actually adapted from Todd Wilbur’s rendition with my own twist of course… and no MSG 🤗 There are few times in life that my daughter will scream, “yum, I love those”. She’s officially the pickiest eater I’ve ever seen. She’s a thousand times ...
Meal Plan Week 126
Meal Plan Week 126 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: Perfectly Brined Chicken Drumsticks Prepare the brine on Sunday then add the drumsticks in the brine before leaving for the day on Monday morning ...
Thousand Island Dressing
Thousand Island Dressing Here I present my recipe for a complete copycat rendition of the classic; Thousand Island Dressing! Why Thousand Island Dressing? The smart aZZ in me wants to say, "why not?" 🤣🤣🤣 Honestly though its been on my mind since I published my Copycat Kraft French Dressing,in that recipe I mentioned that I couldn't stomach ...
Meal Plan Week 125
Meal Plan Week 125 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: Deluxe Cheeseburgers with... Copycat Coleslaw Prepare and marinate tomorrow's chicken. Tuesday: Honey-Lime Marinated Grilled ...
Spicy Vegan Power Bowl
Spicy Vegan Power Bowl I’m not vegan, nor am I a vegetarian but I do love the idea of eating a plant-based meal on the regular. This meal offers both hot and cold, smooth and crunch, spice and creaminess to cut the heat. And in case you’re okay with some dairy in your diet like I am… you can add ranch dressing to make this over-the-top ...
Meal Plan Week 123
Meal Plan Week 123 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: Barbequed Salmon with a Spicy Sesame-Soy Glaze with my... Copycat Outback Baked Potatoes and a... Green Salad ...prep enough for two ...
Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter
Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter Here I present my recipe for Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter, read on to learn how you too, can make it :) I love Pinterest, I really do. I'd seen something called Cinnamon Butter many times before I finally clicked on it. I read about a dozen recipes to learn more about it and then I came up with this ...
Meal Plan Week 122
Meal Plan Week 122 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: Lemon/Soy Flank Steak Prep the steak and marinade on Sunday afternoon and leave in the fridge to marinate for up to 24 hours. Serve ...
Grill Baste
Grill Baste Because I’m all about that baste, bout that baste… Pardon the pun! Sorry but I’ve had that song stuck in my head since I started working on this post. I don’t even like that song 🤭 Now on to the baste, this is a yummy, garlicky butter sauce, seasoned to perfection with herbs and a blend of acids. Think Italian bbq sauce that ...