I often struggle to make delicious sides that the kids will eat too. Often the vegetables I like get the cut eye and no thank you. The ones they like are always the same. Broccoli, beans and salad are often on repeat, with persistent begging for each bite. This recipe was one that made both… Read More
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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Carbonara is usually on my Friday night menu because it’s one of those tasty dishes that take very little time to prepare and use common ingredients (eggs, cheese, spaghetti). You may need to pick up some pancetta or keep a package in the freezer for ‘one of those days’. One of the most important steps… Read More
The Easiest and Quickest Honey Maple Glazed Salmon
Ready in 20 minutes Serves 4-6 people This salmon is easy and quick for those nights when you don’t know what to make. I wish dinner could be like this every night. The trick to cooking the salmon is high temp for short time. Overcooking will dry it out. Lemon and thyme are wonderful… Read More
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Ready in 40 minutes. Cook time 20 min. Serves 8 people This is the ultimate hosting dish. You can prepare it ahead of time and bake just before serving and modify it to make a large roast if you want too. No matter how or when you make it, taste and quality ingredients will make… Read More
Brown Rice Stuffed Mushrooms
Ready in 35 minutes Serves 8 people Difficulty Level: medium Looking to get your entertaining game on? It’s all about the rice this season as this key ingredient takes the win for a double time. Not only can it be prepared ahead of time to help save you time and stress , it’s delicious flavour… Read More
Spelt Fusilli with Tomatoes, Prosciutto Cotto, Mushrooms, Olives and Spinach
Sometimes the last minute, impromptu pasta recipes are the best ones. This was made with a few ingredients I located in my fridge. I noticed that a lot of my pasta recipes are either vegan 🌱 and white (meaning no sauce/tomato) or tomato based with a protein vegetable combination, like this recipe. I didn’t want… Read More
Fluffy pancake recipe
Every Sunday morning my boys ask me to make them the same thing….pancakes. I’ve spent weeks looking for the perfect recipe but it has to be followed exactly to obtain the best results. The trick to this recipe is in the ‘soured’ milk. It makes a nice fluffy batter. Also, make sure you measure baking… Read More
Buddha Bowl (Bar) Party in the House
Who: Foodie friends Friday nights are always such a drag. I want to celebrate making it through to the end of the week but I’m also too tired to do anything or host anyone, my house isn’t clean, dishes are still in the sink and I have no food in the fridge. Enter my brilliant… Read More
Mini Egg Mini Cheesecakes
Ok, here it is. So many of you requested this easy dessert when I posted it so I scrambled to get it up in time for you to get all the ingredients. To be honest, it was a last minute idea that I wasn’t going to make until later in the week but my sister… Read More
Tiramisu: The Original Italian Dessert
This easy no bake and tasty treat is sure to make everyone compliment you on your dessert 🍮 Read More