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Recipe: Black Bean Dip
Black bean dip – it’s the perfect snack with snap peas, with enchiladas or even with homemade tortilla chips. This is a staple in our house and I can’t ever seem to make enough. Adapted from this recipe, my black bean dip has a bit more kick and a little more spice. Let’s get blending! Ingredients 19 oz can of black beans a loose cup of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 2 1/2 tablespoons of grape seed oil 3…
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Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
It’s cast iron chicken thighs on the blog today! I love cooking with cast iron, from cinnamon rolls to shepherd’s pie, it locks in flavour and makes delicious food. The most important thing to know when cooking with cast iron is your choice of oil. Use an oil with a high smoking point (no olive oil) – both grape seed oil and avocado oil work well. Okay, let’s get to it! Ingredients 1 pound of boneless chicken thighs 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 2…
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Recipe: Jammy Eggs
Jammy Eggs. Getting the perfect jammy egg can be tricky, yet they’re oh, so good. Great for a snack, to smash on toast or add it to a salad. This quick and easy recipe is the best since you can cook your eggs right out of the fridge. Total awesomeness. Okay, let’s get started! Ingredients 4 free range eggs 5 cups of cold water 2 cups of ice 5 cups of cold water (yes, again) 1 teaspoon of salt First, fill a pot with 5…
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Photos: Saying Goodbye to Lily
Saying Goodbye to Lily Saying goodbye is painful, especially when you know it’s the end. We said goodbye to our best friend with four adorable paws on Sunday night. It was not easy to say goodbye and it still hurts deeply. Lily, or Lily-cat as I often called her, had an exceptional life; and with having her in our lives came some of my most cherished memories. She loved to play, eat ice cream, and go for car rides. More than that, though, she loved…
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Project: Easter Brunch 2018
It’s Easter tomorrow and that means it’s time for Easter brunch 2018. Last year we also celebrated with a brunch and I even used the same placemats. They’ve become a small tradition. I love when we start our own little family traditions, it’s so fun. Okay, let’s get started on what we’ve got here. The Recipes Mexican Shakshouka Avocado Corn Salsa Homemade Tortilla Chips First, set your table nicely. I like to do this early, before the guests arrive. That way it’s nice and pretty…
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Recipe: Tortilla Chips
Homemade tortilla chips. You might ask what’s the point, I can buy some pretty tasty chips. You’re right, but have you ever eaten at a Mexican restaurant and just loved those warm and salty tortilla chips? The ones you want more of, yet know you need to stop eating otherwise you won’t have room for your meal? Well, those chips are here. Right in front of you face and they’re super easy to make. Let’s get started. Ingredients 20 corn tortillas 2 tablespoons of grapeseed…
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Recipe: Avocado Corn Salsa
Avocado corn salsa time. This recipe is quite similar to my corn salsa. It’s fresh and easy. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of corn, about 1 can 2 avocados 1 red onion – about 1/3 cup 3 tablespoons of lime juice 1 teaspoon of sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons of cilantro One tip I think is great, dice the onions and then top with the lime juice and sriracha, this loosens up the onions and cuts the bitterness raw red onion can bring. Do this especially if…
