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Recipe: Caramelized Brussel Sprout and Onion Quesadillas
Caramelized brussel sprout and onion quesadillas – these are flat out great. The corn tortilla adds some texture and the cheese is full of flavour, but the star are the brussel sprouts and onions, caramelized to perfection. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1 bag of mini brussel sprouts (500g) I like these PC brand ones. large white onion 3 tablespoons of salted butter salt to taste 1 cup of shredded jack cheese 2 tablespoons of mayo 10 corn tortillas toppings: avocado slices jalapeño guacamole chopped…
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Recipe: Mexican Favourites
Mexican favourites – here are some of my very favourite Mexican recipes from the blog. With the pandemic feeling like it’s dragging on forever I’m going to celebrate our favourite food over the next handful of weeks! Four new dinner recipes and four new breakfast or brunch recipes coming soon. I did some of the shopping today, poblano peppers, ripe right now avocados, and even some mango made it into the cart! Okay, let me share some favourites before we kick off the new recipes!…
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Recipe: American Thanksgiving 2021
American Thanksgiving 2021 – one of the best holidays, full of delicious food, family, and giving thanks for all your grateful for this year. No presents, no need to dress up, just come as you are and enjoy. Okay, here are some of this year’s recipes for our American Thanksgiving. American Thanksgiving 2021 Potato Gratin Brussels Sprouts Salad Roasted Chicken First up, make the salad. This one is quick and easy, plus, since it’s made with brussels sprouts, it holds up well and you can…
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Recipe: Potato Gratin
Potato gratin – it’s cheesy comfort food, the kind to keep you full and warm. I love potatoes, there’s no hiding that – from fries, to mashed, and chips, I’m quite sure it’s my favourite food. I got these sweet little dishes as a gift from Bryce and I thought I’d use them for this potato gratin dish. Individual sizes are so fun sometimes. Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 3 yellow potatoes 1 1/2 cup of soy milk 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning 1/2 cup…
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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: Strawberry Avocado Salad
Strawberry avocado salad – the perfect summer or fall salad full of bright rich colours and flavours. Plus, the toasted almonds add in a nice nuttiness. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 5 cups of salad mix 8 strawberries 1/4 of a red onion 1 avocado 1/4 cup of slivered almonds 1/2 cup of crumbled feta poppyseed or balsamic dressing First, get out a cast iron pan and put it on medium heat. Add in the slivered almonds and toast them. Be sure you’re keeping an…
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Recipe: Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Loaded sweet potatoes – it’s like a fully loaded Mexican baked potato (oh, that sounds so good!). We had left over taco items and no shells, so I created this recipe on the fly. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2-3 small sweet potatoes 1 pound of ground turkey a heaping tablespoon of tex-mex spice 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil jalapeño guacamole recipe blender tomatillo salsa greek yogurt 1/2 cup of shredded cheese hot sauce salt to taste First, set the oven to 400 on roast.…
