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 ...
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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 ...
Asian Broccoli and Snow Pea Salad
Asian Broccoli and Snow Pea Salad This is a dish I picked up years ago, years! Do you ever try to quantify something from your past and realize it’s been 14 years!?! That’s right… 14! I’m getting old :( On a lighter note, this dish is totally versatile so feel free to switch up the veggies and make it your own. . Ingredients used in ...
T-Fal Actifry Potato Wedges
T-Fal Actifry Potato Wedges Here I present my super simple recipe for Potato wedges using the air fryer I personally use; T-Fal Actifry Potato Wedges, these wedges are crispy, crunchy and salty but soft and pillowy in the centre :) My father announced his plan to retire about 5 years ago so that Christmas my parents were overly generous with ...
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad Here I present an easy recipe for the classic Caesar salad with a homemade whipped dressing with tangy capers and crunchy red onion :) This is one of those recipes that I honestly make several times a month and yet I’ve never shared it here 🤷♀️ I notice it’s missing the most when I’m working on my Weekly Meal Plans. At least ...
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Vegetables Here I present my recipe for Grilled Vegetables; its simply grilling your favourite seasonal vegetables then tossing them in butter with crunchy coarse salt. Looking Back I originally posted this recipe in the summer of 2021. What an extraordinarily bad time in history. I still don't trust its over, do you? I'm grateful for ...
Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad
Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad Do you ever have a craving for something out of the blue, that you haven’t eaten in years??? Years It’s been years since I had KFC Macaroni Salad but I remember it so vividly. The noodles are gooey and delicious but then you get the crunch from the crunchy veggies. It really is a classic If there was a top ten ...
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing Here I present my recipe for Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing; The comfort you crave, at home! This is a recipe for America's favourite salad dressing using a few simple ingredients everyone has on hand! Do NOT, repeat DO NOT ever buy a bottle of Olive Garden's DELICIOUS but expensive vinaigrette. its so ...
Commie Burger Sauce
Commie Burger Sauce Here I present an easy burger sauce based on the classic Russian Dressing, thus my Commie Burger Sauce; the classic sauce with horseradish! I’m not one for derogatory remarks or names or politics…. (eeeek, I don't want to offend anyone, ever) Especially here, my safe space. But!!! We all know what’s happening in Europe, ...
Creamy Potato Salad with Peas
Creamy Potato Salad with Peas Here I present a healthy recipe for a Creamy Potato Salad with Peas (and corn), a total pantry dish using frozen peas and corn in a homemade, tangy dressing! It’s bbq season!!! Ish! It’s about that time to shake off your favourite recipes to compliment your favourite bbq feast. Potato salad, pasta salad, Caesar ...
Creamy Greek Salad Dressing
Creamy Greek Salad Dressing Here I present my easy recipe for a homemade Creamy Greek Salad dressing with lemon juice, garlic and oregano - whipped to a tangy, fluffy perfection :) In my (many) younger days, I worked as a server at a restaurant called Gabriel’s. They have the most incredible food ( almost as good as mine!!!) I used to be ...
My NEW Ultimate Creamed Spinach
My NEW Ultimate Creamed Spinach I'm not going to promise you fresh breath after you eat this dish. The sauce is garlicky! The sauce is creamy and luxurious and as I reminisce about this dish, I'm actually salivating! It may, or may not have anything to do with the fact that I haven't had lunch yet. Originally published on May 12, ...