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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: Brussels Sprouts Pomegranate Salad
Brussels sprouts pomegranate salad is the perfect way to ring in winter. It’s hearty, full of brightness, and works well as a leftover lunch! I’m a huge fan of pomegranates – my favourite way to eat them is on an english muffin, with a bit of butter and the the sweet seeds on top. So good. Okay, let’s get to salad making. Ingredients 12-15 large brussels spouts 1 pomegranate 100g of goat cheese small handful of salted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup of poppyseed dressing First,…
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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: 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…
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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…
