I know, I know. I was skeptical too. Spaghetti squash and tacos don’t seem like a natural fit, but I swear to you… They like peas and carrots. I can’t take credit for this genius combo, though. It all goes Deb Perlman of Smitten Kitchen fame. Deb’s recipe testing skills are on point because I’m…
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How To: Make Your Own – Chicken Burgers
This recipe just screams “winner winner, chicken dinner!” Okay, maybe I just wanted to use that line somewhere and couldn’t think of how. So I thought, perfect post opener, right? Can we also talk about how it’s pretty impossible to make raw chicken look good? But I tell you, these burgers are GOOD! So good,…
How to: Quickie Meal – Roasted Broccoli Pesto Pasta
I’ve been working on this recipe for a wee bit. I really wanted it to work because I think it’s such a unique way to use broccoli, which seems to be a fan fave among kids and grownups. Until now I haven’t been happy with its punchiness (which is definitely a word – go fly a kite…
How To: Make Ahead Meal – Lasagna Stuffed Eggplant
Even though I am long finished my school years, I still get those butterflies in my stomach come labour day. In past years I chalked this up to simply some nostalgic feeling – missing my high school and university days. But this labour day was different. These anxious knots in my stomach were due to…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Cornflake Crusted Fish Sticks with Spicy Pineapple Ketchup
So we seem to be on a roll with ingredient and recipe repeats here. First it was corn – grilled and buttered and then battered and frittered. And now, fish sticks. But instead of crusting in parmesan, these are coated in cornflakes crumbs. A rolling pin makes it easy to crush a bag full of…
Broccoli and Cheddar Patties
I’m always very happy and consider it a huge win when I make a new recipe that has my husband reaching for seconds. But even better is when my 11 month old daughter gobbles up this recipe with such enthusiasm that she can’t seem to get the food into her mouth fast enough. A double…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Kale Salad with Sesame Tofu
We are definitely making up for our long and cold winter – this weekend was hot hot hot! I normally am not one to complain about a beautiful sunny summer day. It’s never a bad thing when you have a drink in hand and a pool to sit by. However, when your air conditioning breaks…