Chicken and Rice Bake This is THE quintessential autumn meal. It's hot and soothing and it warms the house with the most incredible aroma. This will be perfect for halloween night... even though there's talk of rescheduling it due to bad weather!!!! Come on millennials!!!! When I was a kid I had to earn my candy, in the rain or snow ...
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Mexican Fried Rice
Mexican Fried Rice I can't stand wasting food! I made burritos and I happened to make too much rice (which of course had a can of black beans added to it). I love burritos. So off topic. This rice dish is spicy and crunchy and delicious. The heat in the salsa tends to increase exponentially; forewarned is ...
Barley Vegetable Provencal Salad
Barley Vegetable Provencal Salad This dish was inspired by my concept of an Italian Rice Salad but as I started putting it together, Provençal emerged! This is one of those dishes that tastes better as it sits; let it stand in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving. Oh, and in case you’re wondering; barley helps control blood sugar levels, ...
Italian Rice Salad with Tomatoes
Italian Rice Salad with Tomatoes This is the time of year when we have to get creative with the abundance of fresh tomatoes and herbs we have in our gardens. Here I've taken a naughty (but delicious) starchy-carby side and lessened it's evil ways by loading it up with fresh veggies and herbs :) This dish is great as a make ahead or fresh, and ...
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto There are few things in life better than homemade risotto. Traditionally it’s not the most healthful or low calorie dish but here with just a small amount of the naughty ingredients you get all the flavour with a small amount of the calories. Serves 6 ½ tbsp butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Small onion, ...