Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herb Compound Butter I'd mentioned earlier that I've been charged with coming up with a new way to use up a whole chicken (not sure if you remember that story!?!). Anyway, this recipe in inspired by simplicity. I find myself looking to get back to basics, I want the natural goodness of each ingredient to shine ...
Southwest Potato Salad
Southwest Potato Salad Summer is officially here and I love it! Last night we had steak, Italian Tomato Salad with tons of fresh basil, corn on the cob and THIS potato salad; insane! When you eat healthy meals made with local, farm fresh ingredients that only summer can bring, you can actually feel the nutrients. Serves 6 2 tbsp balsamic ...
Spicy Soft Tacos with Poached Cod
Spicy Soft Tacos with Poached Cod Mike’s dad gave me a recipe for poached cod years ago for another recipe; I use it over and over again for anything with poached cod. When I was looking for inspiration for this month’s Redux, I came across Coconut Crusted Fish Tacos by Kaleigh at livelytable.com and this is what I came up with :) Serves ...
Jalapeño Burger
Jalapeño Burger Yes, I’m still on my Jalapeno pepper kick but in fact, this is the recipe I had in mind when I wanted to buy ONE jalapeño pepper but left the store with a PACK! Yes, a PACK of jalapeno peppers… I’ve been putting them in everything lately! Anyway, this burger recipe is easy, healthy, tangy and slightly spicy; perfect for your next ...
Jalapeno Mayonnaise
Jalapeno Mayonnaise There is simply no way to compare store-bought mayonnaise to homemade. This mayo is light and creamy and has the flavour and kick from the jalapeno peppers. With that said you must be careful when working with raw eggs but I am A-Okay with the risks because this mayonnaise is that good! Makes about 1 ½ Cups 1 Large egg at ...
Layered Bean Dip
Layered Bean Dip Party food, dips and spreads and all things yummy don’t need to be naughty to taste decadent. Enter Bean and Jalapeno Dip, I love you Bean and Jalapeno Dip. I love this dip with veggies, on tacos, burritos and in this layered dip. Makes about 2 Cups 1 Batch of Bean dip ¼ - ½ Cup Fat free sour cream 1 Medium tomato, ...
Lazy Man’s Potato Skins
Lazy Man’s Potato Skins I’m calling this recipe Lazy Man’s because I took a lot of short cuts, and even used my microwave! You get the essence of the potato skin with the cheese and toppings in 15 minutes! Remember, potatoes are not inherently fattening, it’s usually what we do to them to earn them a bad reputation. In this recipe, the only fat is ...
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sweet and Sour Sauce Sometimes the condiment is better than the main; this is one of those times! This sauce is tangy and sweet and you get the most amazing flavour from the pineapple, perfect for dipping homemade nuggets :) Makes about 1 cup 2/3 Cup Pineapple Juice 1/3 Cup Cider Vinegar 1/3 Cup brown sugar 3 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp ...
Crunchy Chicken Nuggets
Crunchy Chicken Nuggets There are few meals in this world that my young children will agree on, right now it’s down to beef soup, cereal, toast, fruit and of course chicken nuggets. I think they’d be content to eat this everyday (I may join them!). Serves 4 - 6 ¼ Cup (whole wheat) flour ½ tsp salt, plus more ¼ tsp pepper, plus more 1 ...
Spicy Mussels in a White Wine Cream Sauce with Bacon and Tomatoes
Spicy Mussels in a White Wine Cream Sauce with Bacon and Tomatoes This dish is smoky, spicy, creamy, salty and sweet, all at the same time. Honestly, I am really proud of this recipe because it’s simple and yet really intense. Trust me, you have to try it. Even if you’re not a fan of heat, go with the jalapenos because the cream neutralizes the ...
Buttermilk Ranch Potatoes with Peas
Buttermilk Ranch Potatoes with Peas So we’re starting to think about our daughter’s birthday barbeque next month. Please-oh-please higher powers that be, please let it be hot barbeque weather and not craaaaaaaaaaaapy cold November rain weather… please. I recently made this potato salad and I think it’ll be on the menu; it’s easy and works ...
Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken Happy Mother’s Day to all the hardworking, incredible women out there! Here is a quick and easy dish, perfect for anyone looking to make a meal for someone special today and it uses pantry ingredients! Serves 4 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt Pepper ¾ Cup ...