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(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins

February 5, 2024 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 ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Starches, Starters

Mustard, Lemon and Fresh Herb Chicken

April 2, 2020 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Butterflied chicken

Mustard, Lemon and Fresh Herb Chicken I was at my parent’s house last week and when I asked my mother what she wanted us to make for dinner, she replied (again) that she had a whole chicken (again)… did I mention, again? I’ve been challenged with coming up with new ways to use a whole chicken lately! This recipe was a huge success and by ...

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Filed Under: Chicken, Mains

Linguine with Creamy Roasted Tomatoes and Cremini Mushrooms

February 21, 2019 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Linguine with Creamy Roasted Tomatoes and Cremini Mushrooms This dish is inspired by Valentine’s dinner (even though it’s for up to 6 people), big bold flavours that mellow in the oven, and this is ready in 30 minutes! Rich, soul soothing vegetables mixed with whole wheat pasta; delicious and healthy. No one is going to feel weighed down or yucky ...

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Filed Under: Lisa G News, Mains, Pasta, Vegetarian

Spicy Nacho Potato Skins

December 20, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Pork, Starches

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

November 13, 2018 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Sides, Starches

Sweet Potato Wedges

November 30, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Sweet Potato Wedges Over the course of my time blogging I have made a few - nay, quite a few confessions.  Well, here's another one:  I don't like sweet potatoes (yams) and this time I can't really blame my mother (I can already hear her screaming 'Ya-hoo').  Anyway Mike loves sweet  potatoes so in a compromise since he eats tomatoes (he despises ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches, Vegetarian

Crockpot Loaded Potatoes

November 20, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Crockpot Loaded Potatoes A recipe for Crockpot Loaded Potatoes; a dump and go recipe for cheesy decadent loaded potatoes where your crockpot does all the work! Serves 6-8 6 Medium russet potatoes, (skin on), cleaned and cut into large chunks 2 Strips cooked bacon, crumbled 2 Green onions, sliced (reserve green tops for garnish) 1 ...

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Slow-Cooker Roasted Potatoes

October 15, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

crockpot roasted potatoes

Slow-Cooker Roasted Potatoes We have had the wildest autumn so far in southern Ontario because really, it feels like August.  However, there were days that felt appropriate to bust out my crockpot and bust out I did!  These potatoes are incredible; so simple and so jam-packed with flavour.  This would be a great way to utilize the space in your ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches

Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables

October 12, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables  This is a roasted vegetable side that we had on our Thanksgiving table and it was delicious!  What I love more than how well-received this dish was is how simple it is.  Our Thanksgiving was perfect and I truly hope you can say the same. Serves 4 - 6 1 Large sweet potato (about 453 g/1 pound), peeled and cut ...

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Filed Under: Starches, Vegetarian, Veggies

Zucchini Salad

July 22, 2016 By Lisa 1 Comment

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Zucchini Salad This dish literally sums up everything wonderful about summer. The flavours are delicate from the zucchini but bold when you get a bite of the green onion. This salad reminds me of a favourite coleslaw with the wonderful crunch; enjoy :) Serves 4 1 medium tomato, sliced in 4 even slices width-wise 2 medium yellow zucchini, ...

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Filed Under: Salad, Veggies Tagged With: Summer, vegan

Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herb Compound Butter

June 30, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herb Compound Butter  I'd mentioned earlier that I've been charged with coming up with a new way to use up a whole chicken (not sure if you remember that story!?!).  Anyway, this recipe in inspired by simplicity.  I find myself looking to get back to basics, I want the natural goodness of each ingredient to shine ...

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Filed Under: Chicken Tagged With: chicken, fresh herbs, Summer

Lazy Man’s Potato Skins

May 31, 2016 By Lisa 6 Comments

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Lazy Man’s Potato Skins I’m calling this recipe Lazy Man’s because I took a lot of short cuts, and even used my microwave! You get the essence of the potato skin with the cheese and toppings in 15 minutes! Remember, potatoes are not inherently fattening, it’s usually what we do to them to earn them a bad reputation. In this recipe, the only fat is ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Sides, Starches, Starters Tagged With: party food, pub fare

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