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Merry Christmas to all of you, from our crazy family. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter and your family surrounding you. Cherish the twinkle in your children’s eyes as they experience the wonder of giving and of course, the magic of too much chocolate combined with the glee of new toys and over [...]
I have never been a cobbler kinda gal. I like my fruits in crisps, the cakey topping that I usually associate with crumbles can’t hold a candle to the crunchy oatmeal topping that crisps are known for. The story that lead me to this recipe is a common one around this house. It started with [...]
Oh, yes I did! These lovelies were inspired by my first trip to the Bulk Barn, prompted by everyone on Twitter telling me how much I was missing in life by not frequenting said store. And I mean everyone. I think even Jessica Alba chimed in at one point and said “Are you crazy??” Ok, [...]
The devil made me do it. That’s the only thing that came to mind when I realized that on a day when it was about plus 28 Celsius, I was finally making the cookies that have been niggling in the back of my mind for a long, long time. I recently posted the base recipe [...]
Pizza dough is the winner. In case you are a little confused about that first sentence, I shall make everything crystal clear. I asked everyone on FB and The Twitter what they wanted me to post about, elk stew, pizza dough or my reading room. Pizza dough was the definite winner of the day, with my reading room pictures coming in a close second. I was introduced to this very simple, fast and … [Read more...]
I love anything with cashews and sesame oil in it, so this is my favorite stir fry that I have made so far. It would be tasty without the cashews for those who have nut allergies as well, but I do think that chicken and cashews go together like rama lama lama ke ding a de dinga a dong. Name that movie! I can't believe I even have to ask, but hey, maybe there is one person who has never watched … [Read more...]
The first time I made this, I didn't take pictures. I whipped it up one night when we had company and didn't have time time nor patience to document it all. But it turned out so tasty that I made it again, this time making sure to take pictures and finesse it that little bit more to our liking. I used roasted vegetables to make my own sauce, since my son-the-poser-vegetarian … [Read more...]
Wine sauce drizzled over tasty chicken breast and angel hair pasta. You had me at wine. From Wikipedia: Marsala wine is frequently used in cooking and is especially prevalent in Italian restaurants in the United States. A typical Marsala sauce, for example, involves reducing the wine almost to a syrup with onions- or-shallots- then adding mushrooms and herbs. One of the most popular Marsala … [Read more...]
Ok I know that it sounds like a weird combination. It might be a little wild, or out of your usual cooking scope, but this chicken was fa-bu-lous. If you want something that is completely different from all your chicken recipes, this is it. Imagine how lovely this chicken tastes, crisp and tender of out the oven with a cold beer. I didn't have to imagine. I ate it just like that. Oh … [Read more...]
The season of zucchini has arrived! I have made zucchini no less than 4 times already in either a baked, broiled or fried form. We are gonna eat zucchini till we turn green. I was looking for something different to make and this fit the bill. First I got my slave labor daughter shredding. This year she is determined not to shred a finger on the grater. Life skills in their finest … [Read more...]
I'm really not into making weird sauces on my steaks, I love a good spiced BBQ'd steak and prefer to let the side dishes do all the fancy talkin'. So this recipe was a perfect combination, I could put it on my steak, but it was a completely great side dish by itself. Plus it is SO fast to make! And a healthy one to make up for all the red meat I eat in the summertime. Ingredients … [Read more...]
The hardest thing as a parent, I find, can be cooking. Finding food that is healthy and that the kids will eat. No, scratch that. Finding a way to make ONE meal that we enjoy and the kids will eat. That is the holy grail. I understand why parents make more than one meal. I want to enjoy what I want, when I want it, yet won't force my children to eat anything they don't want to. This … [Read more...]
Tis' the season for lighter fare, and I have been on a stir-fry kick lately. One thing that you will notice is absent from my stir-fry's is broccoli; I am allergic to it. Is that not every child's wish at one point in their life? To be allergic to a vegetable? Perhaps even broccoli itself? Well as quirky life would have it, I have developed in my adulthood a complete and utter intolerance to … [Read more...]
This isn't an eye-opening, astounding cooking lesson here folks, but it happens to be what I made using the leftovers from my Southwest Chicken recipe the other night. Only your mind will limit the possibilities here, they are endless! So you need filling, wraps, cheese and a little olive oil. The filling can be anything you want from roasted peppers, to chicken breast seasoned with spices to … [Read more...]
This is a fast, easy, incredibly healthy supper and one of my old reliable recipes. The best part is that there are usually leftovers which happen to make an awesome quesadilla filling for supper the day after, another super easy meal. Ingredients Needed: one can of black beans one can of corn one large can of diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 cup of chopped … [Read more...]
This recipe was on the back of the PC box of lasagna noodles that I picked up the other day, determined to make vegetable lasagna. When it comes to lasagna, a good hearty vegetable is my favorite over all the rest, but it has to be a really good one. This ended up being a fantastic lasagna even though it was my first attempt, a no-boil noodle recipe and a recipe off a box! Mike took it for … [Read more...]
Yes, I like short ribs lately. A lot. I am in love with these meaty little tidbits of happy. I really like the braised short ribs that I made before, but wanted something with a little more flavor. Like these! Ingredients Needed: package of beef short ribs 5 tbsp molasses 2 tbsp white vinegar 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 400 ml can of tomato sauce flour 2 tbsp … [Read more...]
Chicken Francaise and Chicken Picatta are very similar, so similar in fact, that the only difference in the recipes I will post for them is the way the chicken is made. That is it. Purists would mention that Francaise is usually a lemon sauce and Picatta a lemon-caper sauce. So be it. Omit the capers in this recipe if you want, but you lose the wonderful … [Read more...]
This is the recipe that accompanies my Chicken Francaise recipe. So for chicken picatta, you do not batter the chicken. You simply dip it in the flour mixture and fry it after that. So this would be best for a quicker version, to make the Chicken Francaise well, you have to let the batter sit on the chicken and get cold for 30 minutes. So if you are ok with a less crispy chicken yet the same … [Read more...]
Oh man, was this good. I mean, mouth-watering, melt-in-your-mouth delicious roast and gravy good. Make this now. I command thee. In all seriousness, this is the perfect dish for when company is coming, you have no time to cook, but you want one heckuva tasty, large meal at the end of the day. The ingredients aren't fancy at all, but the taste IS! Or, you simply want a fabulously tasty … [Read more...]
This was exciting for me. And in answer to your question, no, I don't get out much. Things like this excite me. I have never, ever made homemade pizza that I liked. It's just not the same. But thanks to my mixer (who is still un-named, I can't believe I have named my Roomba, yet my third child is nameless still) I was inspired to attempt it for a Friday pizza night. And it rocked. Even picky … [Read more...]
While trying to find a good recipe to use, or even just get some idea to set me on the right path, I made a discovery. Most red wine/bacon recipes are based upon what is written by the master of French cooking herself, Julia Child. But what came first, the searing of beef in bacon and then braising for hours in a red wine/beef stock base, or Julia? No matter which, I find that I cannot … [Read more...]
This was just something I whipped up because I had no time, but didn't want a plain roasted tenderloin. So because Mike and I really like Dijon mustard, I used that as the main flavor. If you don't like Dijon, this is definitely not the recipe for you. It's a plain, simple recipe, Dijon mustard with a crumb coating. That's it! Ingredients Needed: pork tenderloin Dijon mustard bread crumbs egg … [Read more...]
I love Cornish game hens, they are just the right size for quick cooking, a healthy source of protein and relatively inexpensive. I can find them for about $6 apiece at a local super store we have here and I think this year I am going to attempt many more recipes with them. This is a sweet, honey garlic tasting marinade. 2-4 Cornish game hens (1/2 game hen per person) 3 cloves garlic 1/2 … [Read more...]
I love my kids, my husband and chocolate.
The order depends on when you ask.
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