My food processor was one of the first small kitchen appliances I owned. My parents bought it for me as a housewarming gift when I moved into my first grownup basement apartment in the big city. At the time it was one of the fanciest things I owned, so I displayed it with pride on my kitchen counter and…
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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…
How to: Hummus
Seems as though I have a little thing for chickpeas these days, no? While I do love this legume, I also love a good sale and thus, stocked up on multiple cans when on a recent grocery store visit. So what’s a girl to do but make some hummus? Just like the saying goes, when…
How to: Frittata
Have you adopted the meatless Monday thing? All the cool kids are doing it. We’re a mostly meatless home these days, but we do an official meatless Monday with friends of ours and alternate hosting duties each week. What I won’t tell you is that we pair our meat free nights with the Bachelor/ Bachelorette/…
How To: Roasted Chickpeas
If you were to take a peak into my pantry on any given day, you would likely find a can or two of chickpeas sitting comfortably next to my back stock of cereal, oats, peanut butter, and marshmallows…all of the essentials. A good old can of chickpeas is a quick lunch or dinner hero. But…
How To: Braised Beef
We’ve recently been posting many vegetarian focused recipes and tips. We both tend to cook very “veg-centric” meals at home, and truly think a meal centered around whole grains and seasonal veggies is delicious…seriously! But there are times when only a succulent and juicy piece of red meat will do. And that time, is now!…
How to: Big Batch Roasted Vegetables
I recently read an article in the latest issue of Cooking Light that talked about the trend in restaurants to put out more vegetable focused meals. While a good steak or grilled piece of chicken can taste delicious, vegetables really highlight the beauty and freshness of the season. Is there really anything better than biting…