Hello, my name is Dara and and I have a cooking problem. It’s a sickness, a disease really and I just can’t help myself. Even though I’m only cooking for two, when it comes time to make the rice to go with our stir fry or curry, I must make at least 2 cups DRY,…
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How to: Homemade Chicken or Turkey Stock
You’ve probably hit the upper limit of turkey eating by this point eh? Now that the drumsticks have been picked clean and that wishbone’s been cracked, it’s time to say farewell to those Butterball remains. But first! We make stock. I am rarely more pleased when I want to make a soup, stew or risotto and I…
How To: Do-It-Yourself Frozen Dinner – Curry
Once the clock finally hits 5, I look forward to coming home and sitting down to a nice and relaxing dinner. In the perfect world, we would all have the time every night to create a delicious and well rounded meal and sit and linger for hours, enjoying the wonderful plate of food before us….
How to: Make Great Salads for Lunch
I love variety. The prospect of having the same thing for lunch every day makes me shudder. Is that normal? Regardless, I’m going to share one of my sneaky lunch tips to make you ‘brown baggers’ feel a little wild. Yee haw. First, raid your fridge and your pantry and make a mental note of…
How To: Broccoli
If you were to ask my husband what some of his favourite foods are, broccoli would definitely be at the top of that list. So would President’s Choice white cheddar mac and cheese, smart food, baby carrots, and corn pops. But definitely broccoli too. And wouldn’t you know it…it’s also one of my favourites, so…
Vegetarian Chili & Jalepeno Cheddar Cornbread
Beans beans the magical fruit…the more you eat, the more you… add plant-based protein and fibre to your diet! What? The intention of todays post was to share a delicious and easy recipe for a meatless main using beans. (Shout out to my colleague and dedicated blog follower Lynn who inspired this recipe with her…
How To: Tomato Salad
Does it really get any better than that?? Biting into the flesh of a juicy tomato in the peak of tomato season can be just as satisfying as biting into a big juicy summer peach. And there really is no better way to enjoy a bright red tomato than in a super fresh and super…