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Recipe: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted beet and goat cheese salad – the perfect way to welcome in the fall season. I know, I know, fall isn’t here for a few more weeks, but that doesn’t stop every coffee shop from rolling out their pumpkin spiced drinks, so why do I have to wait! Let’s get started on this delicious recipe. Ingredients 6 beets (you can use golden, too) 8 oz. of baby spinach a lot of goat cheese (I used ¼ cup) ¼ cup chopped pecans 3 tablespoons of…
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Recipe: Loaded Hot Dog
Loaded hot dog – or should I say, loaded hot dogs! A few weeks back I mentioned the Bon Appetit July cover and the display of gourmet hot dogs, well, here I try and make some hot dog magic. Don’t get me wrong, they’re certainly not gourmet, but they are delicious. Fire up the BBQ and let’s get cooking! Ingredients soft hot dog buns (or corn tortillas for gluten free) Italian chicken sausage Natural chicken hot dog buffalo chicken sausage cilantro cream cheese sauce tomatoed…
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Sewing: Week Thirty Three: DIY Airplane Blanket
DIY airplane blanket is quick and easy to make; moreover, you’ll know it’s freshly washed and clean before each use! Last week we hit the road for Kelowna and the drive through the mountains is a bit tricky – sometimes it’s hot and sometimes it’s cold. Hence, the need for a go-to blanket. What You Need 70×50 piece of blanket fabric serger matching thread fray check First, get your serger ready and reference your quick index card if you have one. My Baby Lock has…
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Recipe: Tomatoed Onions
Tomatoed onions are the secret to any Italian sausage or even an Italian seasoned chicken breast. They are rich in flavour and add a depth of sweetness that is delicious. This recipe is easy and takes only about 10 minutes total – if you really let your onions sweat. Let’s start! Ingredients 1/2 a white onion small vine tomato 1 teaspoon of shallot spice 1-2 teaspoons of butter First, gather all of your ingredients and wash the onion and tomato. Next, thinly slice the white…
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Recipe: Jalapeño Cilantro Cream Cheese Sauce
Jalapeño cilantro cream cheese sauce is the perfect summer sauce to bring heat to hot dogs, chicken, or even corn on the cob. It’s fresh, light and packs just the right amount of heat. Buy ripe peppers and fresh cilantro. Okay, let’s get started on this recipe. Ingredients 2 jalapeños 1 cup of cilantro 4oz of cream cheese 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 dashes of white vinegar First, wash and gather all of your ingredients. Depending on your desired…
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Sewing: Week Thirty Two: Faux Silk Infinity Scarf
Faux silk infinity scarf – the perfect 15 minute sewing project for your weekend since it doesn’t take long. Oh, and this fabric looks like little globes and that is perfect for the Rio Olympics – go Team Canada!!! I saw the Opening Ceremonies yesterday and they were so beautiful. My favourite part about watching the Opening Ceremonies is seeing all uniforms for the different nations. Not only are they unique to each country, but they give a sense of country pride. I love it.…
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Recipe: Huevos Rancheros
Huevos rancheros is the perfect hearty breakfast. The name huevos rancheros comes from the hearty breakfast eaten on rural Mexican farms and we had it on Tuesday morning for breakfast as part of our 3 day 5 year anniversary menu plan – so good. This dish takes a bit of prep work, but it’s worth it. Let’s get started. Ingredeints 4 corn tortillas 1/2 cup of shredded cheese 1 cup of refried black beans 2 tablespoons of olive oil 4 large eggs 1/4 cup of…
