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Cajun Sweet Potato Bites

November 28, 2022 By Lisa

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Cajun Sweet Potato Bites Here I present my recipe for Cajun Sweet Potato Bites, smokey, spicy Cajun seasoning coated on sweet potatoes which are then roasted to perfection - perfect with salads, wraps and more! This is a recipe I’ve been mulling over for a while now.   It’s no secret I like healthy eating.  As a result, I’m trying to eat less ...

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Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk

November 22, 2022 By Lisa

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Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk Here I present my recipe for Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk; chunky, yummy mashed potatoes that are made using roasted potatoes with garlic, the quintessential Steakhouse side.  Read on to learn how to make them! The Inspiration - Money! Like everyone else living in these exceptional ...

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Warm Garlic Mashed Potatoes

October 17, 2022 By Lisa

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Warm Garlic Mashed Potatoes Here I present my recipe for Warm Garlic Mashed Potatoes; a recipe for light, fluffy mashed potatoes that are kind to your waistline and have an intense garlic flavour, thanks to the infused olive oil and butter :) So the Canadian Thanksgiving has come and gone. My sister hosted again and she did a phenomenal job. ...

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Greek Rice

September 13, 2022 By Lisa

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Greek Rice   Here I present my recipe for the glorious, Greek Rice.  You can't hear me but I'm saying Greek the same way Michael Simon does :) I love Greek food but I feel like I should be using quotes… like “Greek”… not Greek. I love the “Greek” food you get at the food court. You get Greek salad with rice, potatoes, souvlaki and ...

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Retro Mashed Potato Salad

August 2, 2022 By Lisa

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Retro Mashed Potato Salad Here I present my recipe for Retro Mashed potato Salad, serve it hot or cold - you'll love it any and all ways. We are in the midst of the most glorious of seasons… BBQ season! Just kidding! It’s summer. I love summer, I love hot!!! Hate air conditioning 🤦‍♀️ In our traditional Canadian household we bbq year ...

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Zesty Italian Tortellini Salad

June 21, 2022 By Lisa

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Zesty Italian Tortellini Salad Here I present my recipe for Zesty Italian Tortellini Salad, read on to learn how you can make it :) The Inspiration I've been formulating this recipe for a while now.  I was thinking of all the different ways I could make the vinaigrette; creamy and dreamy of course.  Then it occurred to me that I've never had a ...

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Filed Under: Pasta, Salad, Sauces, Sides, Starches, Veggies

Melting Potatoes

April 21, 2022 By Lisa

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Melting Potatoes I had never been a Sweet Potato fan until I discovered Melting Potatoes!   They have the texture of velvet but the skin is chewy and crunchy, the butter seems to mix with the natural sugars in the sweet potato to produce a caramel flavour and the coarse salt adds another level to the crunchy sensation. This recipe is really ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches Tagged With: Sweet Potatoes, yams

Lightened Up Classic Melting Potatoes

March 7, 2022 By Lisa

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Lightened Up Classic Melting Potatoes It’s not the potato that’s fattening, its what you do to the potato that makes it fattening.  Words to freaking live by.  I read that years ago and its stuck with me ever since.  Case in point; Melting Potatoes, recipes can call for a cup of butter!  A Cup.  Why the fig Newton would you do that to yourself!?!  ...

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Buttermilk and Dill Mashed Potatoes

February 7, 2022 By Lisa

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Buttermilk and Dill Mashed Potatoes There are few things in life as satisfying and soul-soothing as mashed potatoes. A simple side that I think everyone loves. Here I’ve used buttermilk and fresh dill; a natural pair. It’s tangy and rich but deceptively, it’s low fat. This is how you make them: Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them ...

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(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins

February 3, 2022 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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(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 Potato Skins; cheesy baked ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Starches, Starters Tagged With: appetizer, party food

Crispy Potatoes

January 24, 2022 By Lisa

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Crispy Potatoes  More and more often I draw inspiration from keeping my children quiet.  Not quiet as in "be quiet", its more from, they're satisfied, so they're not complaining - quiet.  Honestly, in my day, i don't think we complained that much. My kids complain.  A lot.   And it takes hours for them to eat.  With negotiating. Then boom, ...

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French Farmhouse Potatoes with Broccoli

November 9, 2021 By Lisa

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French Farmhouse Potatoes with Broccoli   This is a recipe I keep coming back to.  This takes minutes to prepare and very little effort on my part to produce, arguably, the most flavourful potatoes you'll ever taste.  The stock and butter cook down and leave a buttery coating on all the veggies. You can use this method on other veggies too, ...

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