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Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables 

July 17, 2020 By Lisa

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches, Veggies

Southwestern Sweet Potato Bites

June 8, 2020 By Lisa

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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 ...

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Scandinavian Salade Nicoise with Poached Chicken

June 2, 2020 By Lisa

Scandinavian Salade Nicoise with Poached Chicken I made this dinner with the help of my mother.  My father and Mike had both worked a really long day in the middle of a ridiculous heat wave that hit southern Ontario this summer.  My mother and I thought a cold dinner, ie, salad was a no-brainer, apparently Mike and my father had a different idea; ...

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Filed Under: Chicken, Lisa G News, Mains, Salad, Sides, Starches, Veggies

Copycat Outback Baked Potatoes

March 24, 2020 By Lisa

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Copycat Outback Baked Potatoes I don’t know about you but sometimes when I go to a restaurant I get more excited by the sides than I do about the mains.  Like take a bbq steak for example; I like it and all but it’s really overpriced and honestly I find homemade steaks better.  I’m never disappointed by the potato though ❤️ This is my ...

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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

February 23, 2020 By Lisa

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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes So you know those really yummy, buttery, creamy, mashed potatoes we all love?  You know how you could eat the entire pot and still have room for more?  You know how bad they are for you?  Yes, those mashed potatoes; this recipe is my compromise and oh man, this dish is good! Originally posted on January 3, 2014! ...

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Filed Under: Lisa G News, Sides, Starches Tagged With: buttermilk, comfort food, ranch

Smashed Potatoes

February 9, 2020 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Smashed Potatoes This is dish that screams over-indulgence... It's that good; you get salty, garlicky crunchy and buttery goodness from the soft potato... Delish!  Keep portions in check because these potatoes are that good 😉   A recipe for Smashed Potatoes; you get salty, garlicky crunchy and buttery goodness from the soft potato... ...

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Chicken and Rice Bake

October 30, 2019 By Lisa

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Chicken and Rice Bake This is THE quintessential autumn meal.  It's hot and soothing and it warms the house with the most incredible aroma. This will be perfect for halloween night... even though there's talk of rescheduling it due to bad weather!!!! Come on millennials!!!! When I was a kid I had to earn my candy, in the rain or snow ...

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Filed Under: Chicken, Mains, Starches Tagged With: casserole, Rice

Autumn Harvest Roasted Potatoes

September 21, 2019 By Lisa

Autumn Harvest Roasted Potatoes I was inspired once again by the abundance of fresh Ontario produce available this time of year and sadly I’m using up my fresh herbs before frost hits. This is a bittersweet time of year but it’s also the most beautiful.   ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches Tagged With: autumn, farm fresh, roasted veggies

Potato – Cauliflower Gratin

September 18, 2019 By Lisa

Potato – Cauliflower Gratin  I know, I know, there’s been a heat wave and a drought but cauliflower is in season and I couldn’t resist! This is such an incredibly yummy dish that allows you to enjoy potato gratin in much lighter way and with all of the added benefits of farm-fresh cauliflower. ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches Tagged With: cauiflower, healthy

Traditional Mashed Potato Salad

July 3, 2019 By Lisa

Traditional Mashed Potato Salad I'm really inspired by all things salad and BBQ lately since our summer is actually starting to feel like summer.  It's not just that though.  I love learning traditional North American foods that my friends grew up with all around me. I say this because my parents were born and raised in Europe so my food ...

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Filed Under: Salad, Sides, Starches Tagged With: BBQ, Salad

Carbonara Pasta Salad

May 29, 2019 By Lisa

Carbonara Pasta Salad

Carbonara Pasta Salad I had the most bizarre realization the other day, you could even call it an epiphany; I've never considered a use for  lettuce beyond a salad. I fully acknowledge this is a recipe for a salad but it's a PASTA salad, not a salad salad. Here the lettuce gives a fresh crunch, meant to compliment the creaminess of the dressing ...

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Filed Under: Pasta, Salad, Starches Tagged With: takeout

Voula’s Greek Potatoes

May 23, 2019 By Lisa

Healthy Greek Potatoes with Red Sauce

Voula’s Greek Potatoes My family and I went to my friend's house for a BBQ last summer and her mother made THE most amazing Greek Potatoes. Now I must say I have never (well, really freaking close - with the help of THIS wonderful lady) been able to master Greek Potatoes. Also, unbeknownst to me there are TWO types of Greek Potatoes; one ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches Tagged With: Greek, roasted potatoes

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