If you’re in need of a new way to jazz up your turkey leftovers, then I have the perfect recipe for you! This Turkey, Broccoli and Wild Rice Casserole is hearty, delicious and made with some of my families favourite ingredients. This recipe and post is sponsored by Turkey Farmers of Canada and I…
The Main Course
Taco Chickpea Pasta
Using food bank staples, such as chickpeas, pasta and canned tomatoes, I’ve created a hearty and satisfying vegetarian meal. This post is in support of Purolator’s Tackle Hunger Campaign. I have been compensated for my time, all opinions are my own. At the beginning of September, I spent the afternoon at the Regina Food Bank…
Instant Pot Turkey Shawarma Bowls
Ready to take your weeknight meal or lunch prep to a whole new level of delicious? Look no further than this flavour-packed Shawarma made with local Canadian turkey, and a few pantry staple spices. This Instant Pot Turkey Shawarma recipe is sponsored by Turkey Farmers of Canada and we’re encouraging everyone to #ThinkTurkey. As always,…
Thai Turkey Coconut Curry
This Thai Turkey Coconut Curry recipe is sponsored by Turkey Farmers of Canada and we’re encouraging everyone to #ThinkTurkey. As always, all opinions are my own. We all crave a little variety in our life. For me, that holds especially true for food. One of the easiest ways I add variety to our meals, is…
Caribbean Spiced Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Spice things up this Taco Tuesday, or any day of the week, with Caribbean inspired tacos. These slightly spicy and sweet chicken tacos are served with a homemade coleslaw and pineapple salsa. Tacos made quite a few appearances when I was growing up. Mom used to make tacos from time to time. She would buy…
Hearty Vegetarian Chili
This Hearty Vegetarian Chili is packed full of veggies, beans, and flavourful spices, making this my go-to wintertime vegetarian meal. It’s perfect for cold winter nights, or anytime you need a dose of healthy comfort food. You guys, this weather is killin’ me! -36 is dreadful, and has left me questioning my life decisions –…
Red Pepper and Boursin Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Lasagna Roll ups with roasted red peppers, Boursin cheese and a combination of creamy béchamel and hearty tomato sauce will make this a family favourite. They’re freezer-friendly, easy to make, and incredibly creamy and delicious. In a few short days, I’m heading to the airport at 3am to catch a flight to Ottawa for my…
Alabama White Sauce Chicken Skewers
As the name eludes, Alabama White Sauce is a tangy, creamy BBQ sauce originating in Alabama. It’s a punchy way to dress up your chicken, especially if you’re cooking on the grill! I find the deep south bewitching. I’m completely smitten with the gorgeous architecture, (seemingly) slower pace, that southern drawl (which I develop quite…
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I know what you’re thinking, “ugh, another lettuce wrap recipe? Really? Aren’t there, like, 8 million recipes for this online already?” And yes, it’s true, there are just over 8 million Google hits for “lettuce wraps”, but I’ve tried a few, and I’ve been let down. Even a recipe in a popular celebrity cookbook was…
Lentil & Turkey Meatloaf
Growing up, Dad used to make a killer meatloaf. I found his recipe, if you can call it that, several years ago. The paper it’s noted on has yellowed over time, and there are a few mustard and ketchup smatterings here and there. The text is Dad’s own script – chunky printing in all caps – which…