Mexican Fried Rice I can't stand wasting food! I made burritos and I happened to make too much rice (which of course had a can of black beans added to it). I love burritos. So off topic. A spicy, crunchy Tex-Mex rice recipe. The leftover rice is completely transformed, I predict you'll start cooking a lot extra ...
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Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork
Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork So I'm going to start this with saying portion control is key; throw in a Green Salad to complete the meal and this is totally do-able as a dinner for 4-6 people. Yes; potatoes, cheese and pulled pork but considering how bad the numbers could be I think we're good 😊. Now I'm going to tell you a story, ...
Gooey Mac and Cheese
Gooey Mac and Cheese Here I present a recipe for homemade Gooey Mac and Cheese that is soul-soothing delicious and ready in the same amount of time as the boxed stuff! One of the hardest things to do as a mother is watch your child suffer. In this instance, I mean emotionally. My son didn't make a team that he tried out for and the ...
(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins
(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins There I was, talking to a colleague about my New Year's menu when inspiration hit. Potato skins with BBQ sauce... You know ranch had to be there too. I don't know what else to say but thank you to the foodie gods for this recipe idea 😇🙏 A simple recipe of (Baked) Texas Roadhouse ...
Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette with Honey
Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette with Honey Here I present a recipe for a Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette with Honey, its sweet and tangy with a little crunch - perfect for any occasion :) Pictured here, is the second time I served this vinaigrette for a special occasion. Because it’s special On the first occasion I had leaf lettuce with one royal ...
Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing
Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing Here I present my newest recipe, a homemade, copycat recipe of the awesome Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing you get on the traditional green salad at your favourite Sushi place :) This recipe is one I’ve been trying to figure out for years. YEARS! The green salad at every Japanese restaurant I go to is always ...
Buttermilk Potato Casserole
Buttermilk Potato Casserole This is a recipe I shared years ago but I wanted to share it again and update it with a few photos! Mike's mom was here recently and she made an incredible potato casserole that reminded me I had this recipe written, just waiting to be published! I don't know why I waited so long! Gently baking the ...
Spicy Marinara Sauce
Spicy Marinara Sauce Here I present a super-simple recipe for Spicy Marinara sauce; the classic Italian tomato sauce with some extra heat, using everyday pantry ingredients! This is how you make it In a sauce pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and red pepper flakes. When the olive oil is hot, add the onion; ...
Homemade Ricotta
Homemade Ricotta Check out my latest; a super-simple recipe for creamy Homemade Ricotta Cheese and it only has 3 ingredients and will be ready in under an hour :) You hear about it everywhere Inflation, grocery prices, gas prices, cost of living, etc. This is an extraordinarily difficult point in history. Everyday you hear more and more ...
Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice with Beans, Skillet Dinner
Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice with Beans, Skillet Dinner This is one of those dishes that is soul-soothing-delicious. I made this dish on a cold night and it warmed me and the house. I love how the corn stays crunchy and by adding black beans you're significantly adding fibre and protein. The green onions at the end give more crunch and ...
Canadian Poutine
Canadian Poutine Check out my latest, a simple recipe for Canadian Poutine; crispy, salty and crunchy potato wedges topped with fresh cheese curds then drenched in hot gravy :) So what comes to mind when you think of Canadian food? Pea soup (is that Canadian?), Canadian bacon (we actually refer to Canadian bacon as pea meal bacon)… grilled ...
Green Pea Purée
Green Pea Purée Here I present a recipe for Green Pea Puree; a velvety side that is sweet and buttery and complimented with the perfect amount of garlic :) Earlier this summer my children were lucky enough to go out east (Canada) with their grandparents for a week. My house was so quiet and clean! My very good friend from work said she was ...