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…
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Zucchini Rolls with Ricotta, Dill and Parmesan
Zucchini rolls stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, and dill and then baked in delicious garlic-infused tomato sauce dotted with gooey mozzarella. Served hot out of the oven with some fresh basil. Such a delicious and light summer dish! In fact, it tastes like the essence of summer in a bowl! A friend of mine was in town the other day visiting Calgary, so I took her on a few tours of some of my favorite spots, including the Saskatoon Berry Farm and the Avenida Food Hall. I was inspired by the beautiful market produce and brought home a pile of amazing garden-fresh veggies. I love this time of year when the…
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Pork Meatball Bowls with Sweet Chili Dressing
Delicious sweet chili pork meatball bowls served over rice with mango, burst tomatoes, cucumber, carrot and fresh herbs. Perfect for a weeknight meal. Summer is almost coming to an end. It’s hard to believe that my youngest son will be back to school already next week! Yes, it’s that time of year when you are trying to wrangle your young ones back to bed at decent hours so that you can have them up early and out the door. That should be quite an adjustment for my boy as he has become quite the night owl this summer and likes to sleep half the day away. Ahhhh teenagers right! These…
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Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Corn
This delicious Roasted Red Pepper Soup is a perfect meal for company and is good served either hot or cold. Smoky roasted red peppers, garlic, onion, and tomatoes are highlighted here with some fresh corn, crumbled feta, and cilantro oil. The chicken stock may be substituted with veggies stock for a vegetarian version. I often hit the library up for cookbooks. I have quite a large collection here and my husband keeps reminding me that we really don’t need anymore! So in order to curb my craving for new foodie reads the library has been a great option for me to check out a bunch of books and get my…
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Chinese Pork ‘Bolognese’ Noodles
Chinese Pork ‘Bolognese’ Noodles. It sounds strange but it is yummy! This easy ‘Chinese style bolognese’ is a delicious and easy pork gravy slathered over noodles and topped with crunchy julienned veggies and fresh herbs. If you have ever heard of the Chinese noodle dish called Zha Jiang Mian, this dish is basically a spin on that dish with easier to find ingredients for us North American folks. Basically it is noodles slathered in pork gravy and topped with some crunchy julienned veggies. I named it Chinese Bolognese as it kind of reminds me of a bolognese and pasta dish, except with Chinese flavors and it is super simple and…
