It’s been a minute since I’ve had a Sloppy Joe. About 10 million minutes, actually. (That’s 20 years!) Sloppy Joe’s, Manwiches to be precise, were a staple in my house growing up, and I loved them. So when Dara suggested I try testing a recipe for Sloppy Joe’s with an Asian twist, I was more than…
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Our Top 10 Favourite Back To School Lunches (That Aren’t Sandwiches!)
My eldest daughter will be starting Junior Kindergarten in September. Which I just realized is a mere 2 weeks away. How the heck did that happen?! The last couple days have been spent frantically messaging friends and family inquiring about all things back to school shopping. I’m just a tad behind. But have no fear…
Mushroom Cheesesteak Sandwiches
I like a good quality steak as much as the next woman, but it seems like mushroom makeovers are kinda my thang. Mushroom Pho, Mushroom Bourguignon, Mushroom Stroganoff, Poutine with Mushroom Gravy…and now, Mushroom Cheesesteak! And just like all the rest, this mushroom makeover doesn’t just work, it kills. Savoury and smokey, meaty and satisfying, you won’t…
Our Top 5 Warm Weather Breakfast Recipes
I’m kinda known as the breakfast queen. I’m one of those people who is hungry the second she wakes up. To this day it boggles my mind that some people skip breakfast. Why on earth would you choose to miss out on all the eggs and oatmeal and pancakes? And if you say it’s because…
How To: Slow Cooker – BBQ Pulled Chicken
Looking back through our blog archive the other night during a 2 am feeding session, I noticed that the first meal I cooked after my older daughter was born was a slow cooker sesame chicken. Now, two and half years later, I have again used the genius slow cooker to cook my first dinner after…
How to: Make Your Own – Falafel
It’s no secret we tend toward vegetarianism here at How to Eat. While Dara and I both enjoy all foods, there is a heavy emphasis on plant based cooking in our homes. For me, it’s the same when eating out too. Make no mistake; I will not pass on a burger at a restaurant…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
I’ve been making these sandwiches for a long time. I’ve wavered about using them for a blog post though, since my standard technique is to fry the eggplant slices in a large quantity of oil, which I attest is extremely delicious but perhaps not appropriate as a recipe makeover. So I tried baking them. And…