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Spicy Bean Dip

July 10, 2023 By Lisa

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Spicy Bean Dip Here I present a healthy recipe for a creamy, dreamy Spicy Bean Dip which doubles as a healthy condiment for wraps and sandwiches ❤️  I am a total sauce and condiment girl, well, middle-aged woman actually 🙈 I still call myself girl though! I really do feel the same way I did when I was in my 20’s, just a little ...

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

March 28, 2023 By Lisa

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Buffalo Chicken Dip This easy, creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe tastes like Buffalo Chicken Wings but without the mess and a little less heat!   This is a great way to use up leftovers and can be made a day or two ahead of time. This is a recipe I wrote in December 2019!    Do you remember how normal December 2019 was!?!  It honestly feels ...

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Kale Chips

June 13, 2022 By Lisa

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Kale Chips  Here I present my recipe of Kale Chips, read on to learn how you can make them at home :) Hands up if you’ve ever had Kale Chips 🙋‍♀️ I had never had kale chips until I switched from grocery shopping to having my veggies delivered by a local farm. I guess thank you covid!?! 🤷‍♀️ Anyway every two weeks I receive an ...

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Arugula Salad with Lemon – Parmesan Vinaigrette 

May 10, 2022 By Lisa

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Arugula Salad with Lemon - Parmesan Vinaigrette  Here I present my recipe for an Arugula Salad with Lemon - Parmesan Vinaigrette - read on to learn how it comes together! This is an authentic Italian recipe, in fact I'm probably using too many ingredients in the vinaigrette.  Usually in a "dish" like this all that normally happens is a squeeze ...

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Baked Quesadillas

March 14, 2022 By Lisa

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Baked Quesadillas This is a tale of Baked Quesadillas. Well actually the original recipe I wrote used a flat top in a restaurant. Picture it, Ontario, July 1999.... When I was 20 I met a guy and fell absolutely in love with him. I mean I thought the sun would rise and set around him. We moved in together after his family invested in a ...

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(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins

February 3, 2022 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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(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 Potato Skins; cheesy baked ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Starches, Starters Tagged With: appetizer, party food

Sausage and Mushroom Crostini

December 9, 2021 By Lisa

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Sausage and Mushroom Crostini The recipe I chose for ReDux was from Rachel Ray 2 where she prepared Sausage Calzones. I was inspired by the Season and thought this would be a great party food (no one has to know you’ve cut out fat and calories). I’ve lightened this up by using low fat turkey sausage, low fat goat cheese and I’ve increased fibre by ...

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Sweet Onion Infused Dijon Vinaigrette with Spring Fresh Vegetables and Boston Lettuce

July 26, 2021 By Lisa

Sweet Onion Infused Dijon Vinaigrette with Spring Fresh Vegetables and Boston Lettuce

Sweet Onion Infused Dijon Vinaigrette with Spring Fresh Vegetables and Boston Lettuce Sweet onion infused Dijon vinaigrette with spring fresh vegetables and Boston lettuce. Mic.  Drop. Boom. If that doesn't scream "Spring has Sprung" then I don't know what does 🤷‍♀️ In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, dijon, garlic ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Lisa G News, Salad, Veggies Tagged With: Salad, vinaigrette

Creole Shrimp and Avocado

April 26, 2021 By Lisa

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Creole Shrimp and Avocado This is another easy and elegant dish, perfect for entertaining but fast enough for a weeknight treat! The cool creaminess of the avocado and the tang from the lime juice contrast perfectly with the spiciness of the creole spice. Originally posted on 12 November, 2015! The cool of the avocado and the ...

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Santa Fe Chicken Quesadilla

February 21, 2021 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Santa Fe Chicken Quesadilla I don’t know about you but a lot of the time my meals are inspired by the ingredients I have in my fridge. In my silly head I’m on Chopped, the entrée round!!! Here, for this recipe I had some leftover tortilla shells from my Beef Burrito recipe and some chicken leftover from my Creamy Spicy Blackened Chicken Pasta ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken, Starters Tagged With: party food, pub fare, Tex-Mex

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

February 4, 2021 By Lisa

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Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings This is a fantastic recipe from a few years ago... I love taking really naughty pub food and making it practically guilt free, you still need a little restraint here, portion control and not eating the skin is key (sorry!). ...

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Nacho Cheese Sauce

January 20, 2021 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Nacho Cheese Sauce Okay, I fully acknowledge Nacho Cheese Sauce isn’t the healthiest thing in the world BUT, a little goes a long way and when it’s homemade you control the salt (that counts?!?). Whatever, this is DELICIOUS :) This is a simple recipe for hot, spicy cheesy goodness perfect for any and all of your favourite Tex-Mex ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Sauces Tagged With: party food. pub fare, Tex-Mex

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