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 ...
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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 ...
Voula’s Greek Potatoes
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 ...
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 ...
Spicy Jalapeno Caesar Dressing
Spicy Jalapeno Caesar Dressing I love salad. I think I've been really clear on this fact over the years but as I'm re-branding Lisa G Cooks, I'm really focusing, zeroing in, on what I love and really; I love salad. All salad. I love crispy, crunchy, juicy, sweet lettuce coated in an intense salad dressing. I love Caesar salad. A lot. I love ...
Fresh Vegetable Salad with Creamy Buttermilk and Fresh Dill Dressing
Fresh Vegetable Salad with Creamy Buttermilk and Fresh Dill Dressing Serves 4 - 6 More often than not my recipes are inspired by the ingredients I have on hand (and need to be used up), sound familiar? On this particular day i focused my attention on my very almost new carton of buttermilk. I was also inspired by the abundance of ...
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. ...
Avocado and Tomato Salad with Corn
Avocado and Tomato Salad with Corn Last week it felt like spring had finally sprung 🌷🌷🌷 Again, I pounced on the BBQ!!! To be honest though, I get more excited about the sides then I do the protein. AND.... What screams spring/summer heat 🌞🌞🌞 like avocado? Nothing, that's what! I'm totally bummed right now though because ...
Baked Falafels
Baked Falafels This is another vegetarian recipe, inspired by my quest for a diet based less around meat. Oh my gawwwd! This falafel recipe is frickin delicious. The falafels are creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside - even though they're baked! That's right!!!! I said BAKED!!! Top with a lightened up sauce to rival the ...
Whipped Scallion and Lime Dressing
Whipped Scallion and Lime Dressing I had this amazing recipe written and prepped and ready to go but it was a slow cooker one; I'm over it!!! I'm so over the cold crappy weather with comfort food. I love comfort food but for the love of God... BRING ON THE FREAKING SUMMER!!! Enter Salad... and Salad Dressing... I love a fresh and ...
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! ...
Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice with Beans, Skillet Dinner
Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice with Beans, Skillet Dinner This is one of those dishes that is soul-soothing-delicious. I made this dish on a cold night and it warmed me and the house. I love how the corn stays crunchy and by adding black beans you're significantly adding fibre and protein. The green onions at the end give more crunch and ...