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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: Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad
Chipotle grilled chicken salad – BBQ’d chicken means that summer is officially here, even if the date on the calendar doesn’t match up. Any chance I have to BBQ, I’ll take it. Over the last 3-4 years I’ve come to enjoy cooking with the BBQ more and more – from chicken to corn and so many other vegetables. What I need to do is master a BBQ breakfast – that’s on the list, too. Okay, let’s get cooking this chipotle grilled chicken salad. Ingredients 2…
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Recipe: Bocconcini and Tomato Salad
Bocconcini and tomato salad – it’s such a quick, easy and fresh salad. Perfect for lunch, a weekend picnic or even on a Wednesday in May. The fresh basil is the trick! Okay, let’s get started. Ingredients 4 large bocconcini balls 3 cups of grape heirloom tomatoes 4 fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste First, cut the large bocconcini balls into quarters and then cut those in half. Slice the tomatoes in half,…
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Recipe: Pierogi Tacos
Pierogi tacos! What? Yes – pierogi tacos. I love tacos and since becoming a Celiac in 2015 pierogis is one of the top five items I’ve missed the most. It’s been difficult to find a gluten free substitute for these scrumptious dumplings. So, I took all of the ingredients – potatoes, cheese, onions, bacon and chives and made tacos! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients a recipe of breakfast potatoes (use salt as the only spice) 1 large yellow onion 8 strips of turkey bacon 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken pizza – it’s cheesy and full of flavour. The perfect Friday night dinner to eat while staying home and watching a movie. Friday is so soon! What movie? I can’t wait to see Wonder Women 1984. Have you watched it? No spoilers, please! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients Gluten free pizza crust 1/2 cup of pizza sauce (homemade) about 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce 1/2 pound of pulled chicken (cooked) 250g of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon of red chili flakes 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Classic mashed potatoes. These are my absolute favourite mashed potatoes ever. I’ve experimented a few times in the past with sour cream, or Mexican mashed potatoes, yet this classic version is simply the best. Plus, the ricer make these smooth – they’re so good you’ll want a second helping! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 pounds of yellow potatoes 4 tablespoons of salted butter 1/3 cup of soy milk salt and pepper to taste freshly chopped green onions The very first tool you need for…
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Recipe: Roasted Cheesy Green Beans
Roasted cheesy green beans are a colourful side dish for any holiday meal. It’s a bit of a play off of the parmesan asparagus recipe I made a while back, yet this recipe uses grana padano for added flavour and saltiness. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 400g of green beans 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 1 tablespoon of garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 cup of shredded grana padano First, wash the green beans. I love this little bag – they’ve bean picked…
