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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Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli
Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli This is a dish that always used to intimidate me! Now I say with much confidence; this is awesome and super simple. I’ve also lightened it up by using milk and flour instead of butter and cream. This post was originally published on March 11, 2016! Lightened up Scalloped Potatoes with fresh broccoli ...
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 ...
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Bites
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Bites I'm pretty sure it's a perfectly standard thing in everyone's house and relationship. One person really likes a certain cuisine or ingredient while their spouse or partner as an equal dislike for said food. Mike hates fish. He actually despises it. He's cool with shellfish but you'll never see him touch ...
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole This is a simple make-ahead potato dish that everyone will love. I've cut down on the amount cheese and butter this recipe typically calls for. Â Instead, I added the heartier flavours of old cheddar, parmesan cheese and salted butter to ensure this casserole is super decadent. Â A little of these ingredients go a ...
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes One word; delicious! This is a great side to any meal, especially a special occasion. I love making this dish when I make a roasted chicken or turkey because the oven is at the same temperature and they roast for about an hour. This dish will impress anyone and it is incredibly easy, not to mention ...
Cajun Sweet Potato Wedges
Cajun Sweet Potato Wedges Creamy sweet potatoes tossed in a spicy seasoning blend and then roasted to crispy perfection. Â To make it even better, these babies are served with my.... Â Scallion-Lime Sauce ...for dipping. ...
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes This is a recipe that is healthy, low fat and so delicious that you forget the first two points! I hope this makes its way to a holiday dinner because it is sure to impress. To our American neighbour's, have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving 😘 Originally posted on November 17, 2016 A recipe ...
Easy Cheesy Cheater Scalloped Potatoes
Easy Cheesy Cheater Scalloped Potatoes I’m not one to say too much before I share my recipe. I just don’t have that much to say usually. Except for today.  Today I rant. What in the h-e-double-hockey-sticks is going on with this freaking snowy-crap-butt weather??? It feels like February. I’m cold 🥶 So bring on the casseroles. Only ...
Roasted Chickpea and Cauliflower Salad with Rice
Roasted Chickpea and Cauliflower Salad with Rice This is a healthy recipe for Roasted Chickpea and Cauliflower Salad with Rice; coated in a Sweet onion infused Dijon vinaigrette! Â This side dish comes together in under an hour and serves a crowd. You get crunch from the onion, plus the perfect balance of sweet and tang from the ...
Greek Orzo with Roasted VegetablesÂ
Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables I have finally figured out a way to make zucchini that I actually like! Usually I find it bland and smushy. I couldn’t decide which vegetable I detested more, parsnips 😖 or zucchini’s but after this dish, zucchini is definitely not number 1 (sorry parsnips 🤢). I got zucchini and eggplant in my veggie order ...
Southwestern Sweet Potato Bites
Southwestern Sweet Potato Bites I have a confession to make, I've never been a huge fan of sweet potatoes or yams. Any root vegetables really. To be honest, I find them smushy.  I may have mentioned this before and may have forgotten; it appears baby brain is here to stay 🤔 Smushy and sweet.... Sweet potatoes that is. I find sweet potatoes ...