Can you smell that? It’s the smell of bread – hot out of the oven. I mean, is there really anything better than the smell of a freshly baked, still warm loaf of bread? I think not. Homemade bread seems to be one of those things people think is just too hard to make at…
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How to: Big Batch – Minestrone Soup
So it’s officially fall. The heat is on permanently, I’ve stopped biking to work because the days are too short and all I want is to stuff my face with casseroles and pastas and all things warm and cheesy. Soups tend not to fit in to these categories, but minestrone is different. It’s a SOUP. Know what…
How to: Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Even though I just ate dinner and I’m stuffed, my mouth is watering like crazy looking at the photo below. Slow cooked meat brings about something primal in me. GRRRrrrrr…. (that’s me growling like a cavewoman) If you haven’t already, time to lug that slow cooker out! Slow cooked meals are a perfect solution for…
How To: Serve Fish For A Dinner Party
I LOVE entertaining. There is nothing that gives me more pleasure than sitting down to a meal with friends and watching their faces light up as they dig in. It brings me such joy to watch friends and family savour each and every bite of something I’ve cooked up. The hard part is deciding what…
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Rice
Hello, my name is Dara and and I have a cooking problem. It’s a sickness, a disease really and I just can’t help myself. Even though I’m only cooking for two, when it comes time to make the rice to go with our stir fry or curry, I must make at least 2 cups DRY,…
How To: Do-It-Yourself Frozen Dinner – Curry
Once the clock finally hits 5, I look forward to coming home and sitting down to a nice and relaxing dinner. In the perfect world, we would all have the time every night to create a delicious and well rounded meal and sit and linger for hours, enjoying the wonderful plate of food before us….
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…