End of Summer Marinade No doubt your herb gardens are as abundant as mine this time of year and I simply couldn’t resist dipping into each one ☺ This recipe is inspired by all of the cottage barbecue’s I’ve been to over the years. There is nothing like a big barbecue out in the country air, next to the fire pit as the sun sets; if I concentrate, I ...
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Sweet Onion Marinated Chicken
Sweet Onion Marinated Chicken This is a dish that I made at my parent's house last week. Â I have to point out, because I think it's first time in history, there's NO GARLIC in this recipe. Â It was odd. Â I still feel not right about it. Â I honestly think this is the first time I haven't used garlic in a marinade recipe. Â So weird (but good!). Â I ...
Tuscan Summer Pasta
Tuscan Summer Pasta For his Father’s Day dinner my dad requested a quick and light pasta. When I showed him what I had made for him, he smiled and said ‘Tuscan pasta’; he loved it! This dish is fast, light and all things wonderful about the summer! Originally posted on June 24, 2016! A recipe for a light pasta with fresh herbs ...
Honey-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Honey-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken I'm completely torn. I love this time of year, I look forward to the cool nights and all the amazing holidays about to be celebrated but I also feel sad.  I always feel like something beyond everyone's favourite time of year is over. Am I alone here? With that said I must point out that as a proud Canadian ...
Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef
Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef I'm not afraid to admit it, when certain groceries go on sale I stock my freezer, enter stewing beef cubes. I wanted to use my Instant Pot but wanted something different. You know those aha moments that open your eyes to a whole new world? Well, that's what this was. Beef teriyaki with melt-in-your-mouth beef thanks ...
Gentle Bok Choy
Gentle Bok Choy I wanted the taste of the vegetables to shine through here.  So many times I find myself adding little things to produce a certain flavour rather than appreciating the natural taste inherent in the ingredient itself.  So to that, I said, No! Haha, I was trying to go for theatrical drama there!   Really though, this dish really ...
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 ...
Mustard, Lemon and Fresh Herb 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 ...
Spicy Linguine with Sausage in a Rose Sauce
Spicy Linguine with Sausage in a Rose Sauce My friend asked me to make a dish inspired by her. I chose spicy because she’s spunky and I went with a rose sauce because she really likes Alfredo sauce. Kelly, this one’s for you :) A recipe for Spicy Linguine with Sausage in a Rose Sauce, inspired by my feisty friend ...
Smashed Potatoes
Smashed Potatoes This is dish that screams over-indulgence... It's that good; you get salty, garlicky crunchy and buttery goodness from the soft potato... Delish! Keep portions in check because these potatoes are that good 😉 A recipe for Smashed Potatoes; you get salty, garlicky crunchy and buttery goodness from the soft potato... ...
Shrimp and Scallop Soft Tacos
Shrimp and Scallop Soft Tacos There are few things in life as decadent as scallops and shrimp but when they're added with avocado and spicy mayonnaise to a soft wrap well now, that's just heaven 😇 Serves 4 ½ tbsp butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 12 Medium Scallops, cleaned and patted dry 227 g Cooked baby shrimp (thawed if ...
Creole Roasted Chicken
Creole Roasted Chicken I love coming up with new ways to do a roasted chicken; it’s healthy, cost-effective, easy and yet it always seems to impress. Here, I’ve used homemade Creole seasoning that I already had prepared and then experimented with using up the leftover lime in my fridge (I hate to waste!). Honestly, this chicken is juicy and ...