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…
The Main Course
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…
Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs
Saying good-bye to summer is hard. I’m in serious denial that it’s September and the unofficial end of summer, aka Labour Day weekend, is behind us. Super bummed about it, actually. This girl is not a fan of the cold. So what did I do? I booked a last minute vacation to Hawaii with my…
Sheet Pan Nachos
I’m sure you can agree that, at the end of the day, you don’t always feel like cooking a big meal – especially during the week. I hear ya, we’re in the same boat. On the flip side, I most definitely do not want take-out. I just want something simple, but wholesome. I’ll even settle…
Black Bean & Chorizo Tostada
Not like you need a reason to cook up some Mexican grub, but Cinco de Mayo is this week. It gives you the perfect excuse to whip up a batch of tacos. Or better yet, get a little creative with Mexican flavours – beans, tomatillos, masa harina, poblano, or even tamarind. Let’s be real with one…
Food From Movies: Sloppy Joes
I’ve been toying with the idea of a blog series called “Food From Movies”, where I create a recipe for a dish that was featured in, or inspired by, a movie I had seen. It only seemed fitting for me to start with Sloppy Joes, because it was the first time I remember being influenced to…