You may notice my recipes now have a bit of a theme – slow cooker, one pot, stove top only. Yes, I’m going the quick and easy, low maintenance, less clean up route, as per my last post the ever hunger newborn prevents me from cooking any meal that requires any sort of involved prep…
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How To: Big Batch – Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna
After making this recipe three times over the past two weeks, I thought it could now definitely be deemed “blog worthy.” I loved it so much that the last time I made it, I doubled the recipe and made an extra pan to store in the freezer. Yes, at just over 38 weeks pregnant I…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Chicken Enchiladas
It seems we like us some enchiladas. Tortillas filled with everything from butternut squash to corn and zucchini, wrapped up and topped with sauce and lots of cheese. What’s not to like? These enchiladas are unlike any enchiladas that have come before. There is not an ounce of cheese in sight. Now don’t go closing…
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: Quickie Meal – Fish Tacos with Roasted Corn Relish
I have been chomping at the bit waiting to share this recipe with you. It was so good, I made it twice in one week. That may also have been due to the fact that I needed to finish a pacakge of fresh corn tortillas before they went bad, but that’s besides the point. …
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: Seasonal Cooking – Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Tacos
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…