Bacony Kale Eggs Benny
Over the past month or so, I’ve been having a little love affair with poached eggs. It all started in April, when I was away on vacation. I had an amazing corned beef hash with a poached ...
Corona Prawn Sandwich with Chipotle Yogurt and Slaw
This recipe was the result of two completely unrelated ideas that came together into one perfectly spicy, tangy and completely delicious sandwich.
The first inspiration was Cinco de Mayo. Though often confused with Mexico’s Independance Day, ...
Wine Poached Chicken
Please forgive me if I ramble a bit in this post. You see, the thing is, I’m heading to Vegas in a couple days and I’m feeling a little stressed about all the things that have to get done before I go, ...
Salmon en Papillote
We’re currently nearing the end of the second week of Spring break at our house and I’ve been finding it difficult to make time to write my blog posts, but I really wanted to share this simple salmon recipe.
Spaghetti and (Healthier) Meatballs
Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? It’s delicious, kid-friendly and it’s the ultimate comfort food. It’s definitely a favourite at our house. The recipe I usually make is one that I got from my mom, ...
Bean Sprout Salad with Peanut dressing and pan fried To...
Whew! That seems like a long title for what is really a simple dish.
Over the past few weeks, I feel like I’ve been posting some pretty meat heavy dishes and have decided it’s time to lighten up the menu ...
Jambalaya
I’ve been promising my husband for months now that I’m going to make Jambalaya. With his birthday (and Mardi Gras) last week, it was finally time to make good on that promise. I’ve only tried to make ...
Seafood Chowder
Lately, the weather here on the west coast has been nothing short of spectacular. So nice, in fact, that my azalea bush has started blooming in my front yard. We’ve been extremely spoiled weather wise, especially given that the rest of the ...
Valentine’s Day dinner
Valentine’s day is just a couple of days away now and I’m working on my menu for the evening. My husband and I don’t usually go out for dinner on Valentine’s Day. Instead, we’ll go out for dinner on a different ...
Tequila Lime Prawns with Southwest Salad
Have you heard the saying “when it rains, it pours”? That’s what this past week as been like for me. All in a good way, but chaotic none the less. There’s a few reasons why it’s been chaotic, some of which ...
Apple and Sage Brined Turkey
With Christmas just around the corner, I spent some time this past weekend working on my menu for Christmas dinner. This is an event all on it’s own for me and it’s where my inner food geek ...
Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
Happy Meatless Monday!
We try to eat a vegetarian dinner at our house at least twice a week, although not usually on Monday. Most of the time I’m not organized enough for that. Typically our Meatless Monday ...
