Mussels in a Tomato-Jalapeno Cream Sauce Every once in a while I'll make a big pot of mussels in a yummy broth for dinner, served only with crusty bread for soaking up said sauce. That's what we had for dinner the other night. Absolutely simple, quick, elegant and delicious. Two pounds of mussels is perfect as an appetizer for 4 or as a meal ...
Appetizers
Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork
Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork So I'm going to start this with saying portion control is key; throw in a Green Salad to complete the meal and this is totally do-able as a dinner for 4-6 people. Yes; potatoes, cheese and pulled pork but considering how bad the numbers could be I think we're good 😊. Now I'm going to tell you a story, ...
Spicy Scallop Caesar Wraps
Spicy Scallop Caesar Wraps I'm blessed with family that lives in eastern Canada. Home of THE most amazing fish, ever. Enter scallops. Delicious. Healthy. Lean. Easy. Did I say delicious already? Here I've seasoned the scallops with Cajun seasoning to balance against the cool crunch of the lettuce and the creaminess of the homemade Caesar ...
Pulled Pork Sliders
Pulled Pork Sliders This is another "putting-it-all-together recipe. Here I used up the leftover pulled pork and added spice and crunch with the pickled onion and jalapeños... Did I mention heat too?!? 😛 Serves 4 - 6 12 Brioche Slider Buns (or Slider Buns of your choosing) 1-2 Cups Pulled Pork 1 Cup Pickled Onion with Jalapeños (I ...
Instant Pot Hot Beef Sandwich
Instant Pot Hot Beef Sandwich My sister gave me an Instant Pot for Christmas 🎄 I was pumped... and scared. Pressure cookers explode, right??? Well, I'm very happy to report (and relieved) that Instant Pot is very safe and easy to use. I tested my most favourite slow cooker recipe and did it in the Instant Pot in a tenth of the time. Yes! A ...
Steak Fajita Quesadillas
Steak Fajita Quesadillas Maybe this sounds like an odd recipe but when you taste it, it's identical to fajita you get at a Mexican-style restaurant. The sautéed veggies are insane and as always, quesadillas are my favourite go-to for leftover steak :) Serves 4-6 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided 227 g white button mushrooms, ...
(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins
(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 😇🙏 Serves 4-6 4 Medium Russet potatoes, skin on, scrubbed clean 2 ...
Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions
Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions This is a recipe I've been mulling over for years; I had Rosemary and garlic in mind but I wasn't inlove with it, ya know!?! The Caramelized onions though are insane!!! This recipe is definitely going to make another appearance next year at our holiday dinner 🎄 Serves 8 ½ tbsp butter 2 Medium onions, ...
Spicy Cajun Popcorn Chicken with a Smokey Honey Mustard Sauce
Spicy Cajun Popcorn Chicken with a Smokey Honey Mustard Sauce So I started to think about popcorn beyond just a seasoned snack. Then I thought about popcorn chicken and a light went off… Popcorn-crusted chicken. For this recipe, I used SkinnyPop popcorn, a healthier popcorn option. Ooooh then I wanted it spicy (enter Cajun seasoning) and ...
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 ...
Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip
Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip The holiday season is officially here. What does that mean you ask? Well, gluttony. I'm sorry but it's true. Don't panic! I'm here for you. Here I present a low fat, high fibre, high protein dip that tastes pure decadent. This is healthy but so delicious that no one will notice their pants aren't tightening ...
Scallops Piccata
Scallops Piccata In case you’re unfamiliar with Piccata Sauce, let me break it down for you. After you panfry a yummy, lean protein in butter you deglaze the pan with stock (I go with chicken stock) and fresh lemon juice and THEN you throw in delicious, salty, briny capers. This creates an intense pan sauce in literally under a minute. You pour ...