Steak Fajita Quesadillas Maybe this sounds like an odd recipe but when you taste it, it's identical to fajita you get at a Mexican-style restaurant. The sautéed veggies are incredible and as always, quesadillas are my favourite go-to for leftover steak :) Serves 4-6 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided 227 g white button mushrooms, ...
Greek Pork Chops
Greek Pork Chops I've made a huge change in my life; I've started eating pork. Pork is leaner than chicken and is actually quite delicious. I'm working in baby steps. Slowly but surely you'll see more pork recipes on LisaGCook.com, I hope you like them as much as I do 😊 Serves 4 4-6 Boneless pork loin centre cut chops ½ -1 tsp ...
Spicy Cajun Popcorn Chicken with a Smokey Honey Mustard Sauce
Spicy Cajun Popcorn Chicken with a Smokey Honey Mustard Sauce So I started to think about popcorn beyond just a seasoned snack. Then I thought about popcorn chicken and a light went off… Popcorn-crusted chicken. For this recipe, I used SkinnyPop popcorn, a healthier popcorn option. Ooooh then I wanted it spicy (enter Cajun seasoning) and ...
Pickled Onion
Pickled Onion This is a very important condiment for a soon-to-be published Burger recipe (oh how i do love a good burger!) . Stay tuned because it's a keeper. It'll happen in the New year when life settles down again and is a little less chaotic! Makes about 2 Cups 1 Medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, smashed 3 sprigs ...
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash This recipe came together in minutes and is such a keeper. This is like a fancy version of everyone's favourite diner potato hash but the labour is minimal and by roasting it, the hash develops incredible flavour and textures as the veggies caramelize. Serve 6-8 4 Medium russet potatoes (skin on), cleaned and ...
Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet Potato Wedges Over the course of my time blogging I have made a few - nay, quite a few confessions. Well, here's another one: I don't like sweet potatoes (yams) and this time I can't really blame my mother (I can already hear her screaming 'Ya-hoo'). Anyway Mike loves sweet potatoes so in a compromise since he eats tomatoes (he despises ...
Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip
Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip The holiday season is officially here. What does that mean you ask? Well, gluttony. I'm sorry but it's true. Don't panic! I'm here for you. Here I present a low fat, high fibre, high protein dip that tastes pure decadent. This is healthy but so delicious that no one will notice their pants aren't tightening ...
Healthy White Wrap Sauce
Healthy White Wrap Sauce I really hope all my wonderful American neighbours had a wonderful Thanksgiving (ours was amazing but ours was in October!). I have for you, a great sauce to use up that leftover turkey. Simply shred some turkey meat, add it to a wrap/flatbread with your favourite fresh veggies and top with this sauce. You'll enjoy a ...
Vegan Shortbread Cookies
Vegan Shortbread Cookies This recipe is so simple that it’s almost embarrassing to share it. Almost. The thing is, this is my absolute favourite Christmas cookie, I make it every year. Here is a link to my Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread recipe (it’s not vegan though). I love Christmas and everything about it :) Makes about 36 (depending on the ...
Crockpot Loaded Potatoes
Crockpot Loaded Potatoes A recipe for Crockpot Loaded Potatoes; a dump and go recipe for cheesy decadent loaded potatoes where your crockpot does all the work! Serves 6-8 6 Medium russet potatoes, (skin on), cleaned and cut into large chunks 2 Strips cooked bacon, crumbled 2 Green onions, sliced (reserve green tops for garnish) 1 ...
Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Dumpling Soup
Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Dumpling Soup There is nothing more soul-soothing than a pot of soup cooking away. Except well a soup cooking in a slow cooker is pretty fabulous too. Enter dumplings. A slow cooker soup with dumplings; now that's awesome! This is what we had on Halloween. Picture trick or treating in the cold and ...
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts I know, I know, I go on about how delicious and easy my recipes are and how they're sure to impress anyone and everyone. Well, it's true! This chicken is simple, delicious and did I mention easy? By stuffing the chicken it stays moist and tastes decadent from the butteriness of the mushrooms but it's just that - ...