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Recipe: Texas Caviar
Texas caviar time. I love fresh flavours and this Texas caviar packs a punch. It’s bright, fresh, and full of colour. Let’s get to it and eat the rainbow. Ingredients 1/3 a cup of olive oil and white vinegar 1 teaspoon of chili powder and cumin 1/2 a lime, juiced 1 teaspoon of salt – to taste 5 roma tomatoes 15oz can of black eyed peas 11oz can of corn 15oz can of black beans large red onion red pepper 2 jalapenos 1 cup of…
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Recipe: Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken souvlaki – it’s perfect with cucumber salad and parmesan fries. Super good, actually. This fresh marinade is easy – not really quick, since you want the chicken to soak up all that goodness overnight, yet it’s worth it. Let’s get cooking! Ingrediens 2 pounds of chicken – cut into 1 inch chunks 1/2 cup of high quality olive oil 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and white vinegar 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and oregano 1 teaspoons of salt and pepper – to taste First,…
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Recipe: Parmesan Fries
Parmesan Fries. That’s right – it’s time for fries. Tasty parmesan fries! These are a definite make again, according to my husband. He knows what he likes and when an item is a hit, it’s a definite make again. Well, here I share this quick and easy recipe with you. Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes – cut in wedges 5 tablespoons of olive oil 2 teaspoons of salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning 1/2 a cup of grated parmesan – use…
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Recipe: Loaded Mexican Salad
Loaded Mexican salad – it has everything. Sweet potato fries, jammy eggs, and it’s loaded with flavour. Yes, it might take a bit of work, yet with some careful preparation this salad is a feast fit for a family dinner. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients cast iron skillet chicken (5-7 thighs) sweet potato fries (full pan) 1/2 a red, green and yellow pepper 1 small red onion 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil jammy eggs (3 eggs) avocado slices (about 2 avocados) spring salad mix (one…
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Recipe: Cucumber Salad
Sometimes you just want something simple, healthy, and tasty. This cucumber salad is just that. It’s easy to make and packs a punch of colour on the plate. Not to mention that it’s delicious. Let’s get started! Ingredients 3 medium cucumbers 1 tablespoon of sugar 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons of olive oil fresh cracked pepper to taste salt to taste First, make your dressing. In a shaker mix all but the cucumbers. Shake or whisk well – you want everything really…
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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…
