Portobello Beef Burgers with Fresh Rosemary It was another day of the same old, same old; I had purchased a package of extra lean ground beef and I wanted to make burgers but I needed something new. At first I wanted to make my Beef Wellington Burgers (yum!) but I wanted something a little bit different and this is what I came up with! Serves ...
Summer
Chicken Pesto Pizza with Black Olives, Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Chicken Pesto Pizza with Black Olives, Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Oh my goodness; my herb garden is insane this summer! I love it; I have more fresh herbs than I know what to do with, although I am figuring it out! I love the black olive and pesto combo here; yum! Serves 4 1 Batch of the whole wheat pizza dough 1 Batch of the pesto ...
How to Grill the best steak EVER
How to Grill the best steak EVER This is the ultimate, easy steak guide. This statement is based on the assumption that you are not privy to a professional kitchen with the broiler that goes above 1100 degrees! These few steps will ensure an amazing steak on an outdoor grill, indoor grill, and even a frying pan! 1. More fat equals more flavour. ...
Grilled Corn
Grilled Corn It’s not the healthiest vegetable but oh man is it good! In fact I’m pretty sure corn is synonymous with summer for a large part of the population. So how does a girl get around the fact that this ‘vegetable’ definitely falls in the naughty category? Well, I have two strategies: one, skip the butter! The corn has tons of flavour ...
Summer Barbequed Herb Chicken
Summer Barbequed Herb Chicken This chicken is a cross between my “Fancy Pants Pan Chicken” and my “Ultimate Grilled Chicken”. I must point out that while this recipe calls for you keeping the chicken skin on the chicken breast while barbequing (I think I have discussed how not even the family dog should eat chicken skin), you must remove it ...
Mexican Fiesta (Beef) Burger
Mexican Fiesta (Beef) Burger Now I must say that (again) I’m not 100% sure this burger could be considered Mexican but I assure you it was the inspiration! This was the first time I used lime zest and oh my, it was incredible! The lime cuts through the beef, sour cream and cumin and adds a freshness that is simply amazing. This burger tastes ...
Pan Seared Asparagus with a Soy Sauce Glaze
Pan Seared Asparagus with a Soy Sauce Glaze This is one of my go to sides, regardless of the season and regardless of whether it’s a quick dinner for myself, or I am hosting a dinner. This has always been a hit and it is beyond simple. And yes, I'm on an asparagus kick; it was just in season here! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5 ...
My Guide for Awesome Grilled Chicken
My Guide for Awesome Grilled Chicken When any of my recipes call for grilled chicken this is the recipe to go to! Grilling takes patience and practice but once you get the hang of it you are unbeatable! Ha-ha but seriously try to follow these tips and you’ll be fine; especially now that it's summer time. Summer time equals BBQ! - Brush or ...
Italian Tomato Salad
Italian Tomato Salad This is one of my top go-to’s; I have this at least once a week. This comes together in minutes and it is a great accompaniment to other sides but is also a great stand-alone side. I have heard that eating a tomato a day helps combat aging; hello! Serves 4 4 Medium tomatoes, sliced 4 to 6 basil leaves, sliced in ...
Creamy, Yummy Coleslaw
Creamy, Yummy Coleslaw I love coleslaw, it’s so yummy and it’s so bad for you! Some cruel twist of fate took an incredibly healthy veggie (cabbage) and took the dressing that people drown it in and made it fattening! Seriously, I think it alleviates the guilt of eating the fried chicken (you know what I’m talking about) but it shouldn’t; it’s so ...
A Potato Salad for Mary K
A Potato Salad for Mary K This is a potato salad based on my mother’s yummy potato salad that was requested by a friend of mine; Mary K! This is a rendition of the classic mayonnaise based salad that we all know and love. Just out of curiosity, I checked a tub of potato salad that Mike keeps in the fridge, that salad (which isn’t even good) is ...