Bean Sprouts Stir Fry (Chow Mein) My guilty pleasure used to be ordering a yummy pizza but I really don’t like takeout pizza as much as my homemade pizza (shameless plug) anymore, so what to do? Well, Mike LOVES Chinese takeout so now I find myself studying the Chinese menu and trying to figure out how to make it healthier!! I love the chow mein! ...
Dry Roasted Chicken Wings
Dry Roasted Chicken Wings This is an adaptation of Chef Michael Smith’s recipe for roasted wings. We’ve all had a few too many and downed a few too many wings! This recipe definitely makes those yummy wings less naughty. ...
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Old-Fashioned, creamy chicken noodle soup that is homemade, good for body and soul and ready in about 40 minutes. I was going to say 30 minutes but didn’t want to pressure you (totally doable in 30 minutes though!). Yup, you read that right; 30 – 40 minutes! Originally posted on January 31, 2016 :) A ...
Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein
Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein I broke the news to Mike that I wanted us to eat more vegetarian meals. His face dropped like a sack of potatoes. He consoled himself with BBQ chicken on the side of this Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein... I skipped the chicken. Here I've added a little heat, more than I usually do but it makes all vegetable, ie, no ...
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 ...
Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken
Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken It’s a new year and I’m assuming some of you have made a resolution or two to lose some weight. You’ve come to a good place then; I’m here to help. Nutrition is key to a healthy lifestyle but it doesn’t matter how disciplined you are, if you don’t enjoy what you’re eating then eventually you’re going to give ...
Chicken Tetrazzini with Tomatoes
Chicken Tetrazzini with Tomatoes This is a hearty casserole that has been lightened up! Traditionally from what I’ve read, chicken tetrazzini has almond slivers but I don’t like almond slivers so mine doesn’t. Again, this looks daunting but this dish is really so very easy. Ideally you’ll use left over chicken or turkey which is really a bonus, I ...
Christmas Dinner 2019!
Christmas Dinner 2019! This is the dinner I'll be serving this Christmas :) To start: Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions Then The main event! Brined Turkey Served with Easy Cheesy Cheater Scalloped Potatoes I love that the scalloped potatoes cook at the same temperature as the turkey. Also to save time on Christmas Day, I'm ...
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 ...
Soy and Sesame Glazed Scallops
Soy and Sesame Glazed Scallops I love recipes that take minutes to prepare and look so impressive; this is one of those! Soy and Sesame Glazed Scallops are sweet, spicy and healthy! ...
Chicken Teriyaki
Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki is without a doubt one of my favourite meals to order as take out. I don’t even want to tell you how many times I’ve bought jarred teriyaki sauce thinking it would be too complicated to make my own. Man was I wrong! This dish comes together in minutes and it’s so delicious. Make sure you stick to the ...
5 Minute Enchilada Sauce
5 Minute Enchilada Sauce I can't believe I had lived my whole life without ever eating an enchilada!!! How is this possible? 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 ...