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Salsa Ranchera

Salsa Ranchera is a great basic tomato-based table sauce that can be used to serve with tacos, huevos rancheros, or just served with corn chips! I roughly use a classic…

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June 5, 2020
DESSERTS

Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars

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…

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May 8, 2020
SALADS

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…

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May 5, 2020
APPETIZERS

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…

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May 4, 2020
PASTA

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…

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May 2, 2020
  • Rosemary Foccacia Bread
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    Easy Rosemary Focaccia Bread

    May 16, 2019 / No Comments

    This easy rosemary focaccia bread is so easy to make. Just a few simple ingredients and you can have a beautiful homemade focaccia bread in no time! We’ve had a very challenging week around here, but things are feeling a bit more hopeful today, thankfully. It’s a rainy day here today, so I thought it might be a good day to ‘nest’ a little and do a bit of baking. This focaccia bread recipe comes from the Epicurius website Rosemary Olive Focaccia Bread. I didn’t really change much except for leaving out the olives from their recipe and adding salt on top instead. Olives would be wonderful here, but my…

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    December 30, 2014
  • Pork Belly Bao Buns
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    Pork Belly Bao Buns

    May 6, 2019 / No Comments

    Pillowy soft bao buns stuffed with pork belly, carrots, cucumber, crushed peanuts, cilantro and hoisin sauce. The pork belly is a make ahead, but definitely worth the wait! Plan ahead and put these on the menu this week! They won't disappoint!

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    February 18, 2019
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    April 15, 2020
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    April 26, 2020
  • Lemon Basil Bow Tie
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    Lemon Basil Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Burrata

    May 3, 2019 / No Comments

    The lemon basil dressing for this pasta salad is sooo good! Tossed up with some bow ties, roasted asparagus, finely sliced radish and baby peas and of course topped with some creamy burrata. So so good! Add this to your next BBQ and watch it disappear!

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    Vietnamese Vermicelli with Pork Meatballs

    October 6, 2018

    Linguini Puttanesca

    February 10, 2017
    Fresh Pappardelle with Bolognese

    Fresh Pappardelle with Bolognese

    April 12, 2020
  • Quick Kimchi Udon Noodles
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    Quick Kimchi Udon Noodles

    May 2, 2019 / No Comments

    Kimchi, udon, bacon, butter, egg and gochujang all marry together to create a perfectly balanced dish that is super addictive and only takes minutes to put together.

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    May 16, 2019
    Pork Belly Bao Buns

    Pork Belly Bao Buns

    May 6, 2019
    Tabouli Salad with Chickpeas

    Tabouli Salad with Chickpeas

    March 31, 2019
  • Linguine tomato caper burrata
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    Linguine with Tomatoes, Capers and Burrata

    April 29, 2019 / No Comments

    This simple and delicious linguine with tomatoes and burrata is so good. Linguine adorned with a simple sauce made with olive oil, fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced garlic, fresh arugula, and capers. Top it off with some creamy burrata and a sprinkling of toasted homemade breadcrumbs to finish. So simple and so good. Pasta is pretty much one of my favorite things to eat, I absolutely love it! Admittedly, I can be a bit of a ‘pasta snob’. There are a few tips to make sure that you have a great pasta dish. Tips for making perfect pasta Make sure that you cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling…

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    Simple Miso Noodle Soup

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    April 28, 2020
    Pork Chilorio Tacos

    Slow Cooker Pork ‘Chilorio’ Tacos

    April 29, 2019
    Tortilla Soup

    Tortilla Soup

    January 12, 2019
  • Pork Chilorio Tacos
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    Slow Cooker Pork ‘Chilorio’ Tacos

    April 29, 2019 / No Comments

    These slow cooker pork ‘chilorio’ style tacos are so delicious. Best of all you can let your slow cooker do most of the work! What are Chilorio Tacos? Chilorio is basically a slow-cooked pork in a red sauce. The recipe that I’ve used here is adapted slightly from a Rick Bayless one. https://www.rickbayless.com/ I’ve made this quite a few times now and haven’t really altered it much as I absolutely love it! Pork Shoulder all lathered in a beautiful sauce made with ancho chiles, fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, garlic, and spices. Let it simmer away all day in your slow cooker until the pork is pull-apart tender. When you…

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    Bucatini all'Amatriciana

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    April 22, 2020
    Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

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    January 19, 2019
    Roasted Tomatoes

    Roasted Tomatoes

    February 2, 2019
  • Easter Salad
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    Beautiful Easter Salad

    April 21, 2019 / No Comments

    Why not celebrate the holidays with this beautiful Easter Salad. Of course, it doesn’t need to be Easter in order to make this, it is simply what I named it as I made it for Easter. One of my favorite things about Easter is that spring weather is on its way! Which means the end to a long Alberta winter! If you live in Alberta, you know what I am talking about. The promise of spring brings warmer weather, budding leaves, and backyard BBQs! A much-needed break from snowy winter. I was having some my the ladies over this Easter weekend and wanted something I could make in advance so…

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    Black Bean Tostadas with Roasted Tomato Salsa

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    October 17, 2018
    Caprese Style Grilled Cheese

    Caprese Style Grilled Cheese

    February 2, 2019
  • Udon Chicken Noodle Soup
    SOUPS

    Udon Chicken Noodle Soup with Shitake and Kale

    April 17, 2019 / No Comments

    Who doesn’t love chicken noodle soup…well me! It sounds crazy, but I always think that chicken noodle soup itself is a bit boring. But, this udon chicken noodle soup with shitake and kale takes that dish to a new level. Like everyone, we are often pressed for time around here. But, if you have some chicken broth and leftover chicken in your fridge, this quick little udon chicken noodle soup comes together in minutes! In fact, I made this so quickly tonight that I didn’t exactly record measurements, so my recipe will be a rough guideline, but it is super easy and fairly forgiving I’m sure. Homemade Chicken Broth I…

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    Honey Sriracha Salmon

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    March 26, 2019
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    May 1, 2020
    Lemongrass Chicken Satay

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    March 20, 2019
  • Spicy Sriracha Chicken Kebabs
    APPETIZERS

    Spicy Sriracha Chicken Kebabs

    April 17, 2019 / No Comments

    These Spicy Sriracha Chicken Kebabs feel like a sophisticated version of buffalo chicken wings. Beautifully glazed chicken kebabs, marinated and then slathered in a spicy sriracha sauce. Add this to your next BBQ and watch them disappear! My husband and I just returned from a little 5 day escape in Mexico. It was a super short trip with only 3 full days there so we really just took advantage of the chance to relax and enjoy the sun. Typically I’m not a fan of all-inclusive resorts, as I’m a self-admitted food snob and I hate the tourist trap. However, the resort we choose for this trip had pretty decent food…

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    January 13, 2019
  • Tomato Lentil Bisque
    SOUPS

    Tomato and Red Lentil Bisque

    April 2, 2019 / No Comments

    This light and bright tomato and red lentil bisque is a deliciously warming bowl of goodness. Great make ahead for the freezer too!

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