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 ...
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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 ...
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Cheesy Broccoli Soup My very good friend asked me to recreate a broccoli and cheese soup she absolutely adores from one of her favourite restaurants. I've never actually eaten it so it made it quite difficult. So rather than come up with a way to replicate that soup I decided I would make a soup that would be so amazingly delicious that she'd ...
Roasted Cajun Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Cajun Brussels Sprouts Here I present my recipe for Roasted Cajun Brussels sprouts, a healthy side with a spicy kick, a perfect pair to the earthy, caramelized sprouts. I used to think I didn’t like Brussels sprouts, it could be because the only way I’d had them was boiled 🤢 (Sorry mom) Omg my dad used to try to get our dog, Lucky ...
Cajun Sweet Potato Bites
Cajun Sweet Potato Bites Here I present my recipe for Cajun Sweet Potato Bites, smokey, spicy Cajun seasoning coated on sweet potatoes which are then roasted to perfection - perfect with salads, wraps and more! This is a recipe I’ve been mulling over for a while now. It’s no secret I like healthy eating. As a result, I’m trying to eat less ...
Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk
Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk Here I present my recipe for Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk; chunky, yummy mashed potatoes that are made using roasted potatoes with garlic, the quintessential Steakhouse side. Read on to learn how to make them! The Inspiration - Money! Like everyone else living in these exceptional ...
Baked Ravioli
Baked Ravioli Here I present my recipe for Baked Ravioli; a simple recipe for a rich and hearty baked ravioli, cheesy and delicious and ready in 30 minutes. Serve as a main or side :) The inspiration Gone are the days of a giant pasta serving in my life. I love pasta but good grief after I eat it, I need a nap! Move over turkey, pasta gives me ...
Warm Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Warm Garlic Mashed Potatoes Here I present my recipe for Warm Garlic Mashed Potatoes; a recipe for light, fluffy mashed potatoes that are kind to your waistline and have an intense garlic flavour, thanks to the infused olive oil and butter :) So the Canadian Thanksgiving has come and gone. My sister hosted again and she did a phenomenal job. ...
Baked Tomatoes
Baked Tomatoes Here I present my recipe for Baked tomatoes; this is the perfect recipe to highlight fresh, plucked from the garden tomatoes. This proud Canadian girl 🇨🇦 would like to announce a bountiful tomato season 🍅 Mike is developing quite the green thumb. So now we’re tasked with eating the plentiful bounty only… Mike doesn’t like ...
Homemade Caesar Dressing
Homemade Caesar Dressing One of my 'Guilty Pleasures' and I'm using quotations on purpose is Caesar salad. The quotations is because it's a salad but delve deeper and you know what I'm saying is true. Enter the mayonnaise based dressing; the foundation for the cheese and bacon. I'd say I'm sorry or ashamed but I'm NOT! I love you Caesar salad ...