Apple Cheddar Christmas Loaf with Thyme This is the perfect addition to everyone's holiday breakfast or brunch feast. This bread which kind of has a cake texture is decadent, delicious and so ridiculously simple. You can even make this the day before and then on Christmas morning warm it in a low oven just before serving. I truly hope everyone ...
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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 ...
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies This is has been my go-to Christmas cookie recipe for years! I have no idea why I haven’t posted it sooner. I’ve made the cookies extra festive with the addition of the melted chocolate. Originally posted on 10 December, ...
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise It suddenly occurred to me today that I’ve never shared my recipe for creamy, classic mayonnaise; here it is! Use it as a base for any all of your favourite sauces and salads. Here is a simple recipe for THE creamiest, most delectable Mayonnaise/salad dressing/ condiment you will EVER experience, you're welcome ...
Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein
Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein I broke the news to Mike that I wanted us to eat more vegetarian meals. His face dropped like a sack of potatoes. He consoled himself with BBQ chicken on the side of this Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein... I skipped the chicken. Here I've added a little heat, more than I usually do but it makes all vegetable, ie, no ...
Tex-Mex Mayonnaise
Tex-Mex Mayonnaise This is the sauce for a recipe that is coming soon but really, this sauce could be THE quintessential sauce for any and every fajita, taco, soft taco and burrito; just saying :) A recipe for a tex-mex mayonnaise; the quintessential sauce for any and every fajita, taco, soft taco ...
Pork Stir Fry
Pork Stir Fry For the last few months I've been eating more pork than chicken, you know, the other white meat?!? And you know what???? I've lost weight! Not on the scale so much but judging by my clothes, they're looser. My friends have even noticed and I swear, switching to pork from chicken is the only change I've made. So in honour of this ...
Chipotle Mayonnaise
Chipotle Mayonnaise I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s no way to compare store-bought mayonnaise to homemade. This mayo is light and creamy and has the smokiness and heat from the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. This recipe calls for 2 chipotle peppers and 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce, feel free to reduce the amount if you ...
Jalapeno Mayonnaise
Jalapeno Mayonnaise There is simply no way to compare store-bought mayonnaise to homemade. This mayo is light and creamy and has the flavour and kick from the jalapeno peppers. With that said you must be careful when working with raw eggs but I am A-Okay with the risks because this mayonnaise is that good! Makes about 1 ½ Cups 1 Large egg at ...
Tangy Coleslaw
Tangy Coleslaw I’ve mentioned before that I love coleslaw; I love coleslaw! This is the recipe I referenced in my Summer Sliders recipe; it’s amazing what a good coleslaw can do for a burger. In case you need a little incentive to try a healthy coleslaw, red cabbage is high in vitamin C and K, it helps maintain eye health and is linked to ...
Soft and Chewy Dinner Rolls
Soft and Chewy Dinner Rolls I’m lazy. I admit it. I made chili for dinner and instead of going to the store in the rain with a fussy 20 month old and a cranky 3-year-old boy who wears size 5 to buy dinner bread, I made dinner rolls. I will say this though; I’m inspired. These delicious rolls have inspired a plethora of slider recipes, stay tuned ...