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Recipe: Devlied Egg Pasta Salad
Deviled egg pasta salad – who else loved deviled eggs? I do – they’re rich, creamy and I often eat far too many. Also, why do devlied egg trays only have 12 spots?! That’s not enough. Anyway, I digress. This twist on the classic is a delicious way to enjoy the creaminess with some staying power. Makes a tasty side dish for Sunday dinners and holds up well for lunch, too! Okay, let’s get cracking. Ah – before we get to the recipe, though, there…
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Recipe: Poppyseed Dressing
Poppyseed dressing – it’s my favourite. Without a doubt, it works well on a quick cabbage and corn salad, it’s great over avocados, tomatoes and cucumbers, and it’s delicious in summer and fall salads. It’s bright, light and I love the texture of the seeds and the little black dots contrasting the colours of the dish. Okay, let’s get shaking! Ingredients 1/3 cup of olive oil 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons of agave syrup 1-2 tablespoons of poppyseeds 1 1/2 teaspoons of…
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Recipe: Donut Glazed Popcorn
Donut glazed popcorn – it’s the perfect snack for those who love a sweet and salty combo. Plus, it honestly tastes delicious. Okay – first, let’s make some popcorn. You can certainly use any type, but I make mine on the stove the old fashioned way. Let’s get popping! Ingredients 2 tablespoons of canola oil 3/4 cup of popcorn pop it 2 tablespoons of salted butter 1/2 cup of powered sugar 2 teaspoons of vanilla First, pop up your popcorn. While that’s popping, melt the…
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Recipe: Canadian Thanksgiving 2021
Canadian Thanksgiving 2021 is here – with some delicious recipes and some bold flavours. This year we have a little Mexican inspired meal – with Mexican caramel chocolate cake and a roasted corn and avocado salad. Don’t worry, I still made fluffy mashed potatoes and turkey. Okay – let’s get cooking! Recipes Oven Roasted Turkey Mashed Potatoes Avocado and Corn Salad Mexican Caramel Chocolate Cake If you’re in the mood for butter, then give Robuchon mashed potatoes a try – so rich, yet so good.…
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Recipe: Avocado Corn Salad
Avocado corn salad – this rich and creamy salad is perfect as a side dish, or even good in tacos. It’s full of favour, has some tangy notes and brings a bunch of freshness with herbs. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 3 ears of corn 3/4 tablespoon of rice vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons of mayo 2 teaspoons of garlic 1 teaspoon of paprika and chili powder 2 shallots salt to taste 2 avocados 1/2 cup of cilantro 2 jalapeños 1/2 cup of crumbled feta First,…
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Recipe: Mexican Caramel Chocolate Cake
Mexican caramel chocolate cake – and it’s gluten free. The best part, you can easily double this recipe, or half it (like I did) and make them in individual little portions, perfect for Thanksgiving or for a dinner party (once those are back in our regular rotation of things we can do). Okay – let’s get baking. Ingredients 1 stick of salted butter 4.5 oz of dark caramel chocolate 2/3 cup of sugar 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon of chili spice (you can omit…
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Recipe: Asparagus and Raspberry Salad
Asparagus and raspberry salad might be a summer time salad, but I just couldn’t give up the BBQ that early. Plus, the raspberries at the grocery store were just too good to pass up. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1 grilled chicken breast a bunch of asparagus 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil head of butter lettuce about a cup of raspberries 1/2 cup of feta cheese your favourite dressing (poppyseed here!) salt and pepper to taste First, fire up your BBQ or get out a…
