Lemon-Teriyaki Scallops This is a yummy, tangy teriyaki sauce that is fresher tasting than traditional teriyaki sauces, thanks to the fresh lemon juice! Feel free to mix up the protein; salmon, chicken, shrimp, beef and even pork would work well with this sauce. Originally posted on May 01, 2016! This is a yummy, tangy teriyaki ...
Appetizers
Baked Vidalia Onion Dip
Baked Vidalia Onion Dip Since we’ve been in lockdown I’ve changed the way I get my groceries. I have found two local farms that deliver the most amazing products. I now order my meat from one farm and my veggies come from another farm. The veggie boxes are called “essential boxes” and come packed with an assorted of the most amazing produce, ...
Pan Seared Scallops
Pan Seared Scallops Without a doubt, one of the most intimidating dishes for anyone to make (just watch Hell’s Kitchen if you don’t believe me). I’m not sure why this dish is so scary but I too used to feel nervous about it; I’m thinking though it comes down to how expensive these suckers can be! Originally posted on June 5th, ...
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs There’s a reason some things become classics; they’re awesome! Enter meatballs, any variety for a party. Today I’ve revamped sweet and sour meatballs, by using extra lean beef, whole wheat bread, baking the meat balls and sodium-reduced ingredients; these meatballs are all around healthier. Noting that, I must point out, ...
Baked Lobster Dip
Baked Lobster Dip Mike’s family lives on the east coast of Canada where they have access to incredible seafood. When they visit, they bring us presents, one of which was this canned lobster; another ingredient I was scared to cook. I have been facing my fears in the kitchen for the past few months and I must say I have impressed ...
Dry Roasted Chicken Wings
Dry Roasted Chicken Wings This is an adaptation of Chef Michael Smith’s recipe for roasted wings. We’ve all had a few too many and downed a few too many wings! This recipe definitely makes those yummy wings less naughty. ...
Scandinavian Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Scandinavian Shrimp and Avocado Salad I love looking back on my old posts, especially looking at the photos I agonized over! This post was originally shard in September of 2015. How has time gone by so fast? Yum, yum, yum, this is one of my all-time favourite appetizers; in fact this has been a part of my request for my birthday dinner ever ...
Mussels Steamed in a Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce (Mussels Dijonnaise)
Mussels Steamed in a Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce (Mussels Dijonnaise) I was watching French Food at home by Laura Calder and became inspired to make steamed mussels which is weird because she was making lentil soup but I digress. This dish comes together in under 10 minutes but would easily impress at any dinner ...
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 ...
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps This is a recipe I shared years ago for a Mother's Day treat but honestly this is a great recipe for any and all occasions; big or small. I thought I was officially the last person on the planet to embrace lettuce wraps. That was until I saw the look on Mike’s face when I told him we were having lettuce ...
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 ...
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Loaded Smashed Potatoes I fell in-love with my Garlic Smashed Potatoes, I needed more. What to do, what to do? Add bacon of course! You don't need a lot of bacon to get its delicious flavour. This recipe is everything amazing about a potato skin only smashed 😊 Originally posted on 08 November, 2016 A recipe for loaded smashed ...