I’m in a chicken pot pie phase. If that can be a phase. I hope it’s a phase everyone has to go through in life because, damn, it’s awesome. I’ve been flirting with the idea of posting a chicken pot pie recipe for such a long time. It’s one of those recipes that when made from…
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How To: Make Your Own – Oven Baked BBQ Chicken
When we moved from our condo to our new home I was looking forward to many things – one being the ability to barbecue. I dreamt about being able to make and enjoy delicious grilled meats, seafood, and pizza (you haven’t lived until you’ve tried pizza on the bbq). Almost a year later, and we have…
How to: Make Your Own – Roasted Vegetable and Hummus Galette
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…
Perfect Potluck Pasta Salad
You want to know my super power? Superior potluck skills. Come now, don’t be jealy. It’s because of all the dang practice I get. I work in a hospital setting on two separate hospital units, with two different teams. Once a week, each team organizes snacks for team rounds where team members rotate bringing 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…