We never discussed halloween! Shame! Let’s discuss – we can talk about all the candy my daughter collected and how magically all the mars bars and snickers disappeared. We can talk about how I had one cute lady bug and one beautiful Elsa princess and how these costumes are now who knows where. Or we…
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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: Quickie Meal – Lime and Curry Marinated Tofu Stir Fry with Mushrooms, Red Peppers, and Corn
I’m always looking for new ways to jazz up that old block of tofu. We’ve roasted it, we’ve served it cold, we’ve even turned it into a delicious burger. Can you believe we have yet to stir fry it?! I know, crazy town! I think stir-frying has to be the most common method of cooking…
How To: Healthy Sides – Mexican Street Corn Salad
It may seem a bit early in the season to be sharing a recipe featuring corn but I just couldn’t help myself. Two reasons for this – 1. It SO felt like summer this past weekend. And summer equals barbecue. And barbecue equals corn. 2. My daughter’s new favourite food – corn. Hence – if…
How To: Big Batch – Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
When it comes to making a winner of a dinner, you can never go wrong with enchiladas. I mean, who doesn’t love a large saucy casserole dish covered in cheese? If you just raised your hand, I don’t think we can be friends anymore. But if I’m really being picky, the one problem with enchiladas…
How To: Make Your Own Bread – Aged Cheddar and Greek Yogurt Cornbread
I think this is one of the fastest kitchen to blog posts I have ever shared. But I just couldn’t wait another single second. After just one bite, I can say with utter certainty that this is by far and away the best darn cornbread I’ve ever made. What makes this bread so special? Well,…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Corn Fritters
Yup. That would be two corn recipes from yours truly. In a row. Pretty sure avoiding repeats is food blogging 101. The hell with it though, because seasonal corn deserves the spotlight. Just look at that charisma. These beauties are a cinch to throw together in under 20 minutes. I used fresh corn right off the cob,…