Who doesn’t love a greek salad, better yet one with crispy fried feta croutons! The weather is finally warming up in here in Calgary for a much-needed break from winter. Spring has me craving dishes that are a bit lighter and fresh. Of course, healthy salads are great, but a little indulgence is still delicious and these crispy feta croutons fit the bill. This greek salad is a mixture of the traditional veggies typically used for this dish. Cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion and a bit of flat-leaf parsley thrown into the mix. For the dressing, a simple mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, oregano…
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Best Breakfast Sammies
These are seriously my absolute favorite Breakfast Sammies. The recipe is not my own for the sausage patties, and I’ve included a link to the cookbook they are in, in case you are interested. The boys and I love breakfast sandwiches! Who doesn’t really! Toasted buns, melty cheese, avocado slices, runny yolk eggs, and these homemade sausage patties. Served up with some hot sauce it is a breakfast that dreams are made of. A great weekend breakfast when you aren’t in a rush to get out the door, which I suppose most of us aren’t lately. I call this the Best Breakfast Sammies- because this is my absolute favorite! Better…
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Cacio e Pepe with Arugula
Pasta, Peppercorns, and Pecorino Romano. Those are the three main ingredients you will need to make this Cacio e Pepe with Arugula. I’ve added in some arugula as I think the peppery green compliments the dish perfectly, but if you don’t have arugula, this dish is great without it. This dish comes together quickly and is a really simple dish once you know a few techniques. What is Cacio e Pepe Cacio e Pepe is a pasta dish that originated in Rome. It means Pepper and Cheese. It is a simple but delicious dish when prepared correctly. Ingredients Matter When you make a simple dish like this Cacio e Pepe…
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Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowls
We are coming down to the bare scraps around here before I go for groceries. Therefore, the inspiration for these Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowls came from trying to figure out what to use what I had left. I’ve been trying to limit my trips to the grocery store, and the good thing about that is that I tend to use up everything we have with no waste. The other benefit of limited supplies – it allows you to be creative with the ingredients you have on hand. We had some shrimp in the freezer, a can of coconut milk and red cabbage. I’ve been slightly obsessed with red cabbage lately.…
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Cheesy Chickpeas with Tomato and Dill
Having a well-stocked pantry is wonderful when you need to improvise for a quick meal with just a few ingredients. I like to keep canned beans and canned tomatoes on hand and I use them both frequently. These Cheesy Chickpeas with Tomato and Dill use up canned tomatoes and canned chickpeas and make a satisfying and healthy quick supper. I was getting low on groceries today, and for some reason, I had an excess supply of canned chickpeas. I figured, I had better use some of them up, and there are only so many hummus recipes you can do. That was the inspiration for this dish. I added dill in…
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Sesame Noodle Bowls
These Sesame Noodle Bowls are great for when you really don’t feel like cooking. They pretty much take about as long to make as to cook your noodles, so super quick. I serve them cold (salad style), and you can pretty much layer in any veggies that you like in here. This dish is vegetarian and vegan friendly too, however, if you would like to add some protein in, feel free. I got the inspiration for this dish from another site Pinch of Yum Sesame Bowls This recipe is adapted to my taste. Anyone else getting sick of quarantine life? Although I’m trying to stay positive, I have to admit, it…
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Mozza Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara with Chimichurri
Meatballs – stuffed with Mozzarella – Yes Please! These Mozza Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara with Chimichurri are great as a meal themselves, or they would be great as an appetizer. The meatballs kind of remind me of Arancini, but instead of a rice version, a meat version. I baked the meatballs this time, for ease of cleanup and also I was afraid they would break a little and I wanted the oozy cheese to stay put inside until we cut into them. The Chimichurri, was an afterthought, as we had some leftover from brunch. It added a nice brightness and cut the richness – it is a great addition to…
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Spring Greens Crustless Quiche with Chimichurri
Call it breakfast, brunch, or supper, this Spring Greens Crustless Quiche with Chimichurri is a great way to highlight spring veggies. A beautiful egg and cream custard adorn asparagus, leeks, peas, and of course, I added some bacon in there for good measure. Dot with cheese and bake until just set. Serve this up with a drizzle of Chimichurri sauce and avocado. Quiche is a great make-ahead as it is also great served at room temperature. I only had 4 eggs left this morning and a bunch of beautiful green veggies to use up, so this is where the inspiration for this recipe came from this morning. Quiche is Versatile…
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Fresh Pappardelle with Bolognese
This fresh pappardelle with bolognese is comfort food at it’s finest. Slow-cooked bolognese sauce pairs perfectly with the wide fresh pappardelle noodles. Some tips for a good Bolognese Sauce Use fattier ground beef – the sauce needs the fat for flavor here, and it will yield a much tastier result. Not all canned tomatoes are created equally – I like to use San Marzano, they have fewer seeds, a nice pulp and are superior to many other brands on the market. A little pricier, but worth the extra dollar. I buy them by the case as they are a little more affordable this way. You can find them at any…
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Dutch Baby with Cinnamon Apples
This Dutch Baby with Cinnamon Apples is a delicious treat for breakfast. In fact, I would almost go so far as to say that it is like dessert for breakfast! With everything going on the world right now, I think we all deserve a little comfort, don’t we? The world is a bit ‘mad’ right now with everything going on, and I like many so many of you, am at home isolated with my family. A few months ago, I would have never guessed that we would all be on lockdown in our homes with schools and restaurants closed and a health scare, beyond anything I have ever seen. Amidst…
