This recipe came about as a result of my anxiety over a whole whack of veggies that were getting a little wilty in the fridge. You know the ones. They were supposed to be the stars of a beautiful, fresh, Instagram worthy salad last week. And then you worked late. And then you said “screw the salad”. And…
Dinner
How To: Quickie Meal – Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia
This was one of those dinners that was so good I made it again the very next night. Seriously. It may have also had something to do with the fact that I had a costco size tray of tilapia fillets that had to get used up. But that’s besides the point. The fact that my…
How to: Slow Cooker – Daal
There is no shortage of slow cooker recipes popping up all over the place now that it’s fall. So why should you try this one? Because. And also, it was a “perfect on the first try” recipe. A simple, healthy, flavourful stew that tastes great right out of the slow cooker and even greater the…
How To: Quickie Meal – One Pot Quinoa with Chicken, Vegetables, and Peanut Sauce
Do you know what I want more than anything in the world? I want there to be some kind of robot that will just follow me and my two girls around and continuously clean up after us. It seems that my entire day is spent cooking, feeding, and cleaning. And at the end of the…
How to: Quickie Meal – Mexican Street Corn Quesadillas
Quesadillas were one of the first meals I learned how to cook. They were simple, required minimal ingredients and they involved cheese. SOLD. Over the years I’ve filled them with lots of wacky stuff, but guys, I promise you, this is a contender for top all-time quesadilla fillings. Mexican street corn and Mexican food in…
How to: Make your own Short-Cut Pierogi with Potato and Caramelized Onion
I love a good kitchen shortcut. Especially one that makes traditional pierogi so light and delicate, I can eat twice as many. Guys. TWICE as many! The secret is pre-made wonton wrappers. If you’ve ever made real-deal pierogi, you’d know preparing, rolling and cutting the dough is at least half the battle. The circular wonton wrappers…
How to: Make your own – World’s Simplest Tomato Sauce
This summer has been such a scorcher. Way back in June, I couldn’t wait to dive head first into Ontario’s summer bounty. For months I’ve been in LOVE with fresh summery salads and grilled everything, but now that September is here, the honeymoon is kinda over. This Labour Day weekend, we travelled to my BFF’s cottage with…