One-Pan Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake I had sausage on hand and red peppers plus a craving for pasta.  Voila, One-Pan Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake was born đ Serves 6 - 8 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 453 g Spicy turkey sausage (see notes), sliced into ½ inch chunks ½ Large red pepper, sliced ½ Large green pepper, sliced 1 Medium ...
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 ...
Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables
Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables This is a roasted vegetable side that we had on our Thanksgiving table and it was delicious!  What I love more than how well-received this dish was is how simple it is.  Our Thanksgiving was perfect and I truly hope you can say the same. Serves 4 - 6 1 Large sweet potato (about 453 g/1 pound), peeled and cut ...
“Take-Out Burger”
"Take-Out Burger" I'm calling this 'Take-Out Burger" because that's exactly what it tastes like; a decadent, naughty, fatty, bad-for-you-burger but really it's not bad for you at all.  I credit this to two things: My Yummy Boom Boom Sauce and SautÊed Mushrooms; what an incredible  combination.  This is a "putting it all together" recipe and I hope ...
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 ...
My Yummy Boom Boom Sauce
My Yummy Boom Boom Sauce Have you ever done a search on Pinterest and decided you needed to make something your own? Well, that happened to me here; this is a decadent and delicious sauce that goes with everything! Makes about ž Cup ½ Cup Mayonnaise 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce (I used Heinz) 2 tbsp ketchup (I used Heinz) 2 tsp garlic ...
Slow-Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Slow-Cooker Scalloped Potatoes So far autumn feels like summer (not that Iâm 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. Iâm all over healthy eating and staying fit but thereâs something so tempting about hiding ...
One Pot Taco Pasta with Black Beans
One Pot Taco Pasta with Black Beans You know how sometimes you hear about how inspiration was struck!?! Well that's what happened here!!! I took my love affair with Mexican and fused it with my other two loves; healthy and one-pan pasta! This pasta is a combination of tacos and hamburger helper; it must sound bizarre but it was so good ...
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 ...
Skillet Baked Ziti
Skillet Baked Ziti You may be wondering why I'm digging the skillet dinners. Well, they're fast!!! I work full time and have two toddlers and traffic seems to only get worse these days. I've discovered slow cooked luxury in 35 minutes or less. We live in a chaotic world but our meals don't need to suffer. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as ...
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole Autumn is in the air; the days arenât as long and the nightâs 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 ...
Shredded Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
Shredded Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas This is a great make-a-head and it couldn't be simpler really.  The beef becomes infused with the flavour of the spices and literally melts in your mouth.  I consider this a more elegant take on the amazing original. Makes 8 Fajitas ½ tbsp (salted) butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 454 g Stewing ...