I don’t often make desserts, but yesterday I was craving something sweet. I had some caramels leftover from my Christmas baking stash that I hadn’t used so I came up with these Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars. An oatmeal crust layered with gooey caramel, chocolate and then topped with more oatmeal topping adorned with pecans. A pretty good little sweet treat if you are in the mood. I almost didn’t post these as I thought I should make them one more time to perfect the crust. I think it needed a bit more butter. I’ve altered the recipe to include a few more tbsp of butter, which is what I would…
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Zucchini Corn Salad with Herby Dressing
This simple Zucchini Corn Salad with Herby Dressing was what I came up with today in an attempt to use up some zucchini we had in the fridge. It would be a great salad for the end of summer when everyone is trying to find ways to use up plentiful amounts of zucchini. This would be great too topped with a few pistachio nuts if you have some. I didn’t today and since I’m trying not to always be running back and forth to the grocery store these days, I decided to go without. You could leave the vegetables raw for this, but I decided to roast the zucchini a…
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo…which I’m using as an excuse to make this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. Personally I don’t really celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Canada, but I’m always looking for a reason to cook Mexican food as it is one of my absolute favorites! If you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo tomorrow I have some great Mexican recipes on this site to try like these Mushroom Poblano Tacos that you could serve with Homemade Corn Tortillas and Guacamole with Roasted Poblano perhaps washed down with Mango Margaritas, then add this delicious Mexican Shrimp Cocktail in for the appetizer! Oh wow, now that sounds like a great meal. I first made…
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Pasta al Limone
Sometimes simple is best. This classic Italian Pasta al Limone is pretty much as simple as it gets. You only need a few ingredients to create this delicious and bright Pasta al Limone. Butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemons, and Pasta come together to create this perfect pasta dish. Great for when you have minimal ingredients on hand. The secret to the sauce is to make sure that you reserve a little of the pasta water. The starchy pasta water melds with cheese, lemon juice, and butter to create a delicious and light sauce – no cream required! Some tips for a great Pasta al Limone Cook the pasta until just shy…
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Maple Chipotle Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa
I had some mangos that were ripe that I needed to use up, and that is what inspired me to make this Maple Chipotle Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa. Oven-roasted salmon with a sticky sweet and spicy glaze. Serve over rice and top with a sweet delicious mango salsa adorned with fresh lime juice. A perfect, light, and healthy meal. Salmon is so good for you: Great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Great source of Protein High in B Vitamins High in Potassium High in Selenium Mangos are one of my favorite fruits! I love them plain. They are great too served with lime juice and chili sprinkled over. Another…
