Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice with Beans, Skillet Dinner This is one of those dishes that is soul-soothing-delicious. I made this dish on a cold night and it warmed me and the house. I love how the corn stays crunchy and by adding black beans you're significantly adding fibre and protein. The green onions at the end give more crunch and ...
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Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
Ham and Cheese Roll Ups In case you've ever wondered who wakes the rooster in the morning who wakes the farmer and the world; it's my 2 year old. Only on Saturdays though oh and Sunday's. She has her little loving heart set on waking up when it's still dark and while Mike and I are still very much dreaming. So every Saturday morning I get her ...
Nacho Cheese Sauce
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 ...
Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork
Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork So I'm going to start this with saying portion control is key; throw in a Green Salad to complete the meal and this is totally do-able as a dinner for 4-6 people. Yes; potatoes, cheese and pulled pork but considering how bad the numbers could be I think we're good 😊. Now I'm going to tell you a story, ...
Steak Fajita Quesadillas
Steak Fajita Quesadillas Maybe this sounds like an odd recipe but when you taste it, it's identical to fajita you get at a Mexican-style restaurant. The sautéed veggies are insane and as always, quesadillas are my favourite go-to for leftover steak :) Serves 4-6 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided 227 g white button mushrooms, ...
Crockpot Loaded Potatoes
Crockpot Loaded Potatoes 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 tsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp coarse salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 Cup grated old cheddar cheese ½ Medium tomato, cut into ...
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole Autumn is in the air; the days aren’t as long and the night’s air is cool and crisp. This weather screams casserole! Warm, soul-soothing dishes that infuse the home with warmth and smells of home cooking. I think this is my favourite time of year :) Serves 6-8 ½ tbsp (salted) butter 2 ...
Baked Beef Chimichangas
Baked Beef Chimichangas It never ceases to amaze me how much I love Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Let me break it down for you; it's easy, fast, healthy, and DELICIOUS. I can't get enough of it! Here I've made chimichangas which are essentially deep fried burritos but cut the fat and grease by baking them. Make these your own by switching up the ...
Skillet Goulash, Canadian Style
Skillet Goulash, Canadian Style I find myself obsessed with homemade casseroles; they’re delicious, soul-warming and are fantastic as a make-a-head. Here I’ve made my rendition of a classic American/Canadian dish that I only just discovered not too long ago. Serves up to 8 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 400 – 450 g extra lean ground ...