I bet that if Johnny Appleseed had a wife, every year she’d get to the point where she’d say, “Johnny, if you bring one more apple into this house, I am going to throw it at your head.” Because a girl can only do so much with bushels of apples before she gets to feeling…Read more »
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Love and Mashed Potatoes
You know how something happens, how you experience something or learn something, and you realize that nothing will ever be the same again? You realize that moment will forever separate time into the category of ‘before’ and ‘after’? That happened to me last week. My older two boys had an afternoon Volleyball game and I…Read more »
Recipe Monday – on a Tuesday
It’s October and we haven’t had recipe Monday since June. There may be some of you out there desperate for some fresh dinner ideas. Have no fear. It is October and we are having recipe Monday on a Tuesday. With a weekend of turkeying behind us, you might suspect I will try to offer you some…Read more »
Recipe Monday – One Pot Sausage and Rice
When it’s an oven outside, it’s nice to have a meal that can be made without turning on one inside. Enjoy! Total Time: 45 mins Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 4-6 of your favourite sausages (ie Spolumbo’s mild Italian) 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 red onion, sliced finely 1 red pepper,…Read more »
Tender Chicken Alfredo
This dish is a favourite with my kids – and that, my friends, makes it a winner! Tender Chicken Alfredo Total Time: less than 60 mins Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients Splash of olive oil 1/2 c prosciutto 2 chicken breasts, roughly chopped 300g dry pasta (such as penne) 1/2 c unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced (or…Read more »
Baked Salmon and Candied Brussell Sprouts
Recipe Monday brought to you on a Tuesday. Because sometimes, that’s just how life goes. Baked Parchment Paper Salmon Total Time: less than 45 mins Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20-30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients: Parchment paper Splash of olive oil 2 (6oz) fillets salmon Fresh ground salt and pepper for seasoning 3/4 c seasoned bread crumbs 1 lemon, sliced rounds Approx. 10 thin…Read more »
Meals in a Pinch or For a Pinch
Due to the Easter break, I did not post a recipe last week. So, because we all need a little bit of fabulous on a Monday, today you get two! Here you have it – meals for when you’re in a pinch – short on time or groceries, or short on breathing room in your…Read more »
Mediterranean Chicken
Ok, technically, it’s still Monday. It’s Monday where I live, and in at least one other time zone. So, I present to you – Recipe Monday – which may only help you on Tuesday. Hey, better late than never, right?! Especially when it’s this yummy! Easy Peasy Mediterranean Chicken Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter…Read more »
Recipe Monday: Cauliflower Soup and Homemade Crusty Bread
It’s supposed to be Spring, but alas, this is Canada. Snow falls; warm comfort food calls. Ingredients: 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto (appr 6 slices) or cubed prosciutto (found in deli section) (Bacon works too) splash of olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (appr 2 cups) 2 celery stalks,…Read more »
Recipe Monday: Yummy Creamy Chicken
You will eat it. You will love it. You will dream about it. It’s that good. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 4 Chicken breasts, cut into strips salt and pepper for seasoning 1 tsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped 1…Read more »