Barley Vegetable Provencal Salad This dish was inspired by my concept of an Italian Rice Salad but as I started putting it together, Provençal emerged! This is one of those dishes that tastes better as it sits; let it stand in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving. Oh, and in case you’re wondering; barley helps control blood sugar levels, ...
Starches
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes It has been a crappy spring so far :( It’s April and cold and crappy and you can always do with another mashed potato recipe. Did I mention this is almost fat free? Yup! The only fat comes from the milk. The flavour of this dish is incredible, you get the soft echo of the garlic without the intensity. ...
Spicy Nacho Potato Skins
Spicy Nacho Potato Skins Do you ever crave potatoes and cheese and sausage? Well I did. This is what I came up with! Lol, I added tomatoes to feel less guilty. Then we had it with a fresh green salad; voila a complete meal that is satisfying and still under 400 calories. Really, you can have decadent meals but remember portion control, add in ...
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Loaded Smashed Potatoes I fell in-love with my Garlic Smashed Potatoes, I needed more. What to do, what to do? Add bacon of course! You don't need a lot of bacon to get its delicious flavour. This recipe is everything amazing about a potato skin only smashed 😊 Originally posted on 08 November, 2016 A recipe for loaded smashed ...
Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder I must admit this is really good! Any time you are going to make a soup with corn, add in the cobs; you get a ton of flavour from doing that. This is a hearty stick-to-your-ribs chowder that still has butter and cream but a marginal amount. So while this tastes rich and heavy, you’re not going to feel weighed down after eating ...
Potato Skins
Potato Skins This is another recipe shared years ago that I still prepare on the regular :) Mike’s stepdad came to visit over the Christmas holidays and he made the most incredible potato skins; I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them! Here is my (healthy) version of potato skins but truth be told, Mike’s stepdad’s were healthy ...
Creamy Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs and Grainy Dijon Mustard
Creamy Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs and Grainy Dijon Mustard I don’t know about you but I am so over this winter. I decided I was going to rebel against it so I bought tons of fresh herbs and lemon to make a summer inspired dinner. I made this potato salad, served it with my Lemon-Garlic Marinated Grilled Chicken and steamed asparagus. This ...
Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoes We're having a bit of a wet summer so far in southern Ontario ☔️ What's cool about this is you get all the farm fresh deliciousness from local farms - fresh herbs and potatoes included. Also, while it is summer, the evenings are cool enough (and wet enough) that stick-to-your-ribs, hearty mashed potatoes aren't ...
Lemon and Asparagus Risotto
Lemon and Asparagus Risotto Omg, southern Ontario has had the rainiest spring on record, literally in my life time and beyond (I'd tell you the actual number but I couldn't find it 🤔). ☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️ It feels and looks like November. Then you enter the grocery store and the most amazing asparagus is in season ❤️ Crispy, crunchy ...
Lazy Cheesy-Broccoli Potatoes
Lazy Cheesy-Broccoli Potatoes Do you ever crave potatoes? Stick-to-your-ribs, piping hot potatoes? Do you ever crave Cheesy stick-to-your-ribs, piping hot potatoes? I do. And.... you're welcome!!! Lol! Remember, potatoes aren't bad; it's what we do to them that matters! ...
Potato and Egg Salad
Potato and Egg Salad Mike's mom makes a potato and egg salad that Mike absolutely loves (I'm still learning traditional Canadiana food). My recipe is almost identical to hers except I lightened it up... A lot... Sorry 😞 Mike said it's just as good and I choose to believe he is telling me the truth😂😂 Serves 6-8 ½ Cup fat free sour cream ½ ...
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash
Roasted Potato and Pepper Hash This recipe came together in minutes and is such a keeper. This is like a fancy version of everyone's favourite diner potato hash but the labour is minimal and by roasting it, the hash develops incredible flavour and textures as the veggies caramelize. Serve 6-8 4 Medium russet potatoes (skin on), cleaned and ...