The smell of freshly grated lemon zest – is there really anything better? Well, maybe the smell of fresh out of the oven muffins might just top that. And to make it even better, how about just the top? I bet most of you out there could attest to eating the bottom of the muffin…
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How to: Recipe Makeover – Fish Sticks
I have a confession. I, Dara Gurau, was a loyal follower of The Captain. Who could resist his smiling bearded face and oh so convenient frozen breaded fish sticks. All you needed was 20 minutes, a toaster oven, and you too could have a fish dinner on the table in a flash. But as I…
How To: Big Batch – Lentil and Vegetable Coconut Curry
Spring officially began on March 20th. And today is April 22nd. Did it feel like a spring weekend to you? When I saw the snow falling on Saturday morning here in Toronto, I had to double check the date because it sure didn’t feel like the end of April to me! So the days of…
How to: Quickie Meal – Carrot Ginger Soup
This past week has been a doozy. It was insanely packed with social events, a wonderful conference put on by Ontario home economists and a trip out of town to Atikokan, Ontario for a family funeral. Atikokan is north. We’re talking 250km outside of Thunder Bay north. It’s a very small community (and the canoeing…
How To: Big Batch – Tofu, Baked Bean, & Roasted Vegetable Casserole
How many of you out there count down the hours, maybe even the minutes, on a Friday afternoon at work until the weekend FINALLY arrives?? And then, how many of you are left sitting on your couch Sunday evening wondering to yourself, where the heck did the weekend go? Sure, weekends can be relaxing, but…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Chicken Fingers
Chicken fingers – featured on every restaurants kids menu. And I’m going to go out on a limb and claim they are probably one of, if not THE most popular menu item ordered by kids everywhere. And don’t tell me you too have not stared longingly at your younger dining mates platter of deep fried…
How to: Slow Cooker Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
I got a new slow cooker! Please see our pulled chicken post for more info on the demise of the previous one. I’ve promised my husband I will treat this one with a little more respect. I need to start using my slow cooker more. I say this each time I use it, because each time I use…