Jambalaya Pasta The elusive writer's block. I've heard of writer's block, thought it was fake to be honest. I'd had something similar to it in university when I didn't feel like writing an essay. Here. it. is. I have so many new recipes to share but I'm stuck. I'm blocked. It almost sounds like I'm talking digestive ...
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Creamy Southwest Pasta with Spicy Chicken
Creamy Southwest Pasta with Spicy Chicken A recipe for a creamy pasta with the addition of your favourite spicy barbecue sauce, cajun chicken breasts and crunchy vegetables. This dish looks restaurant-quality and comes together in under an hour, using modest ingredients. ...
Jalapeño Marinated Grilled Chicken
Jalapeño Marinated Grilled Chicken It's officially summer!!!! That means BBQ! I had the most beautiful bone-in chicken breasts and a couple of fresh jalapeño peppers too. Yup... You guessed it; marinade!!! The key is to not over-marinate the chicken (an hour to 4 hours max, otherwise the meat will break down too much). Now this ...
Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa I am obsessed! Ask anyone I talk to on the regular. I am obsessed with fish tacos (recipe coming soon)... I love a soft taco with Cajun fish, guacamole and of course THIS recipe. Mango Salsa. Mango Salsa is pivotal to a successful fish taco. You read that right; pivotal. You have crunch, sweet tang and of course ...
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 ...
Southwest Potato Salad
Southwest Potato Salad Summer is officially here and I love it! Last night we had steak, Italian Tomato Salad with tons of fresh basil, corn on the cob and THIS potato salad; insane! When you eat healthy meals made with local, farm fresh ingredients that only summer can bring, you can actually feel the nutrients. Serves 6 2 tbsp balsamic ...
Spicy Soft Tacos with Poached Cod
Spicy Soft Tacos with Poached Cod Mike’s dad gave me a recipe for poached cod years ago for another recipe; I use it over and over again for anything with poached cod. When I was looking for inspiration for this month’s Redux, I came across Coconut Crusted Fish Tacos by Kaleigh at livelytable.com and this is what I came up with :) Serves ...
Jalapeño Burger
Jalapeño Burger Yes, I’m still on my Jalapeno pepper kick but in fact, this is the recipe I had in mind when I wanted to buy ONE jalapeño pepper but left the store with a PACK! Yes, a PACK of jalapeno peppers… I’ve been putting them in everything lately! Anyway, this burger recipe is easy, healthy, tangy and slightly spicy; perfect for your next ...
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 ...
Spicy Mussels in a White Wine Cream Sauce with Bacon and Tomatoes
Spicy Mussels in a White Wine Cream Sauce with Bacon and Tomatoes This dish is smoky, spicy, creamy, salty and sweet, all at the same time. Honestly, I am really proud of this recipe because it’s simple and yet really intense. Trust me, you have to try it. Even if you’re not a fan of heat, go with the jalapenos because the cream neutralizes the ...
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Rice
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Rice This dish is inspired by my love of fajitas and a one-pot meal (hello less dishes!). Serves 6 - 8 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 454 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips 1 Large onion, sliced 1 Large green pepper, sliced 1 ½ Cup Long grain white rice (not ...
Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Cumin and Turmeric
Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Cumin and Turmeric It’s soup season!!! I love cool autumn nights where I snuggle up with a big bowl of soup and leave the window open so I can feel the cold breeze against the hot soup. I love the spiciness and the simplicity of this dish, perfect for meatless Monday. Serve with crusty bread to make this a complete ...