It recently occurred to me that we’ve never posted a mussel recipe. Which is basically, unforgivable. What could be more perfect for a back to basics, quick and easy, (mostly) healthy cooking blog? Nothing, I say. Please accept my sincere apologies. Mussels are an inexpensive, easily accessible and unbelievably simple to prepare meal option. I…
Dinner
How to: Quickie Meal – Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Seafood is an awesome choice for summer cooking. Mainly because it can be cooked at lightening speed. Meaning, minimal exposure to hot open flames and stovetops. Meaning, it will only be the natural suffocating heat wave that kills you. I promise, these skewers will be on and off the grill in less than 5 minutes….
How To: Recipe Makeover – Taco Salad Bowl
I truly think that food tastes better when eaten out of a bowl. My husband sometimes makes fun of me, but there is just something about digging into a big bowl of food that makes it taste so much better than scraping it off of a plate. Add in an edible bowl – could you…
How To: Big Batch – Zucchini, Corn, and Mushroom Enchiladas
It’s often tempting when the summer heat hits to do anything in your power to avoid turning that switch on your oven. I’ve been there – a sandwich for dinner, a salad for lunch, and repeat. But what if I told you that you only had to turn your oven on once to produce a…
How to: Quickie Meal – Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Napoleon: Well, what is there to eat? Grandma: Knock it off, Napoleon! Make yourself a dang case-a-dill-a Napoleon: Fine! – Napolean Dynamite, 2004 First off, I cannot believe Napoleon Dynamite is almost a decade old. Yikes. Second, if you have never seen this movie please do yourself a favour and watch it. It is super…
How To: Quickie Meal – Veggie Chicken Stir-Fry
If I had to name one type of pot or pan I couldn’t live without it would have to be the wok. In fact, I love it so much, that I even gifted one to Erin when she got married. And I now think she will agree, the wok is definitely a kitchen must-have. The…
How to: Cook Seasonally – Shaved Asparagus Pizza
While perusing my local vegetable market in search of inspiration for dinner this week, I did a double take when I spotted a new ‘Product of Ontario’ sign. It was perched atop a big carton of fat, fresh asparagus. I actually “EEEEE”d and clapped with delight. The guy looking trough the leeks next to me…