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Recipe: Mango Salsa
Mango salsa – this recipe is sweet, spicy, and just the right amount of tangy. You can use fresh mango, or frozen and decide on your spice level if you’ll be using serrano peppers or jalapeño peppers. Did you know that serrano peppers are 5 times hotter than the jalapeño pepper? Just a little tip in case you think you can handle the heat! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 1 cucumber 2 serrano peppers (or jalapeño for a milder salsa) 12 chunks of mango (I…
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Recipe: Butternut Squash Tacos
Butternut squash tacos – these sweet tacos are a great change from sweet potato and black bean tacos. They’ve got some good heat and the caramelized onions, along with fresh onions add some depth of flavour. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 8 corn tortillas 1 small butternut squash 1/2 a white onion teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of paprika 2-3 tablespoons of canola oil salt to taste 1/3 cup of shredded jack cheese 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions jalapeño guacamole hot sauce First, set…
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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: 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: Margherita Pizza
Margherita pizza – this is my go-to order when we’re at a pizza place. Gluten free? Of course! This pizza is light and fresh and I love the cheesy goodness. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients Gluten free pizza crust 1/2 -3/4 cup of pizza sauce (homemade) 2 large bocconcini cheese balls 1/3 cup of grana padano 8-12 fresh basil leaves olive oil drizzle salt to taste First, make the pizza curst – I still use Bob’s Red Mill just like I did for the Taco Pizza a few weeks…
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Eats: Cara Cara Oranges
Cara Cara oranges – they are the most delicious oranges I have ever had. And, I owe it to my Mom for recommending them to me last year. Thanks! They are sweet and pink coloured, so they’re so beautiful. They’re juicy and make me so happy when it’s time for a morning snack and I’ve got a Cara Cara orange in my lunch. Cara Cara Oranges When are they in season? They make it our grocery stores in early December and are usually there until…
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Recipe: Street Corn Tacos
Street corn tacos and they are delicious. A while back I made street corn enchilada and while I was making them I thought – yes, let’s make street corn tacos, they would be so good! So, here we are. Okay, let’s get cooking. You can make the street corn ahead of time and serve it cold or warm, whichever you prefer. Ingredients 4 cobs of corn 1 large jalapeño 1/2 cup of cilantro and green onions 10 oz of crumbled cojita cheese (or feta) 3…
