End of Summer Marinade No doubt your herb gardens are as abundant as mine this time of year and I simply couldn’t resist dipping into each one ☺ This recipe is inspired by all of the cottage barbecue’s I’ve been to over the years. There is nothing like a big barbecue out in the country air, next to the fire pit as the sun sets; if I concentrate, I ...
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Meal Plan Week 121
Here is a great meal plan, that I shared a few years ago, enjoy! Meal Plan Week 121 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: The filling and sauce for these enchiladas should be prepped ahead of time, maybe on Sunday ...
Pasta Pesto alla Carlofortina
Pasta Pesto alla Carlofortina Have you ever heard the saying, "you don't know, what you don't know"? Well that was me! I didn't know about Pesto alla Carlofortina, at all! I'd never heard of it, seen it, tasted it, dreamt of it but there it was! Thank you Pinterest. Now from my very limited research since I don't speak Italian, the ...
Meal Plan Week 127
Here is a great one that I shared a few years ago... Enjoy :) 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 ...
Baked Falafels
Baked Falafels This is another vegetarian recipe, inspired by my quest for a diet based less around meat. Oh my gawwwd! This falafel recipe is frickin delicious. The falafels are creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside - even though they're baked! That's right!!!! I said BAKED!!! Top with a lightened up sauce to rival the ...
Garlic and Herb Steamed Mussels
Garlic and Herb Steamed Mussels Here I present a recipe for garlic and herb steamed mussels; mussels steamed in a white wine-butter sauce, flavoured with garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaves. Oh my goodness! It has been a minute since I've created new content. There's something exciting in the works for LisaGCooks.com in the future so stay ...
Meal Plan Week 85
Here's a great meal plan I shared a few years ago... Enjoy :) Meal Plan Week 85 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: Poached Shrimp with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Corn Serve with... Crusty Bread As always ...
Poached Shrimp with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Corn
Poached Shrimp with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Corn Spring has sprung and I’m so looking forward to the summer. I know, I know, I should appreciate this beautiful season but after the incredibly crappy winter we have had I’m ready for the heat! This dish screams warm weather; it has tons of fresh veggies and the only thing that would make this ...
Meal Plan Week 74
HERE’S A GREAT MEAL PLAN I SHARED A FEW YEARS AGO… ENJOY Meal Plan Week 74 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: Steamed Mussels in White Wine and Garlic Serve with... Crusty Bread As always you can go with ...
Chicken Bruschetta
Chicken Bruschetta Here I present my recipe for Chicken Bruschetta; read on to learn how you can make it ;) I’m sure you have all been there, you have bought too much of a good thing and then you are left wondering, “what am I going to do with all of these...”. Well I lost control at the farmer’s market when the first of the Ontario tomatoes ...
Meal Plan Week 124
Here's a great meal plan that I shared a few years ago... Enjoy Meal Plan Week 124 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: Mussels Steamed in a Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce (Mussels Dijonnaise) Served ...
Grilled Herb Burger
Grilled Herb Burger Here I present my recipe for a Grilled Herb Burger; This is a recipe that has been on my mind for a while because it combines so many things that I love about summer. My herb garden is in full bloom and I do LOVE a homemade barbequed burger. Use any combination of fresh herbs you like but please, please, please try the dill ...