(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 ...
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Buttermilk Potato Casserole
Buttermilk Potato Casserole This is a recipe I shared years ago but I wanted to share it again and update it with a few photos! Mike's mom was here recently and she made an incredible potato casserole that reminded me I had this recipe written, just waiting to be published! I don't know why I waited so long! Gently baking the ...
Spicy Marinara Sauce
Spicy Marinara Sauce Here I present a super-simple recipe for Spicy Marinara sauce; the classic Italian tomato sauce with some extra heat, using everyday pantry ingredients! This is how you make it In a sauce pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and red pepper flakes. When the olive oil is hot, add the onion; ...
Homemade Ricotta
Homemade Ricotta Check out my latest; a super-simple recipe for creamy Homemade Ricotta Cheese and it only has 3 ingredients and will be ready in under an hour :) You hear about it everywhere Inflation, grocery prices, gas prices, cost of living, etc. This is an extraordinarily difficult point in history. Everyday you hear more and more ...
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 ...
Canadian Poutine
Canadian Poutine Check out my latest, a simple recipe for Canadian Poutine; crispy, salty and crunchy potato wedges topped with fresh cheese curds then drenched in hot gravy :) So what comes to mind when you think of Canadian food? Pea soup (is that Canadian?), Canadian bacon (we actually refer to Canadian bacon as pea meal bacon)… grilled ...
T-Fal Actifry Potato Wedges
T-Fal Actifry Potato Wedges Here I present my super simple recipe for Potato wedges using the air fryer I personally use; T-Fal Actifry Potato Wedges, these wedges are crispy, crunchy and salty but soft and pillowy in the centre :) My father announced his plan to retire about 5 years ago so that Christmas my parents were overly generous with ...
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad Here I present an easy recipe for the classic Caesar salad with a homemade whipped dressing with tangy capers and crunchy red onion :) This is one of those recipes that I honestly make several times a month and yet I’ve never shared it here 🤷♀️ I notice it’s missing the most when I’m working on my Weekly Meal Plans. At least ...
Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad
Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad Do you ever have a craving for something out of the blue, that you haven’t eaten in years??? Years It’s been years since I had KFC Macaroni Salad but I remember it so vividly. The noodles are gooey and delicious but then you get the crunch from the crunchy veggies. It really is a classic If there was a top ten ...
Commie Burger Sauce
Commie Burger Sauce Here I present an easy burger sauce based on the classic Russian Dressing, thus my Commie Burger Sauce; the classic sauce with horseradish! I’m not one for derogatory remarks or names or politics…. (eeeek, I don't want to offend anyone, ever) Especially here, my safe space. But!!! We all know what’s happening in Europe, ...
Creamy Potato Salad with Peas
Creamy Potato Salad with Peas Here I present a healthy recipe for a Creamy Potato Salad with Peas (and corn), a total pantry dish using frozen peas and corn in a homemade, tangy dressing! It’s bbq season!!! Ish! It’s about that time to shake off your favourite recipes to compliment your favourite bbq feast. Potato salad, pasta salad, Caesar ...
Creamy Greek Salad Dressing
Creamy Greek Salad Dressing Here I present my easy recipe for a homemade Creamy Greek Salad dressing with lemon juice, garlic and oregano - whipped to a tangy, fluffy perfection :) In my (many) younger days, I worked as a server at a restaurant called Gabriel’s. They have the most incredible food ( almost as good as mine!!!) I used to be ...