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Recipe: Avocado Ranch Dressing
Avocado ranch dressing – the perfect rich and creamy dressing for a summer Mexican pasta salad (that recipe to come in a few days). This dressing is not only quick and easy, but it’s also perfect for dipping carrots and snap peans into on a summer picnic. Okay, let’s get blending. Ingredients 1/2 a cup of buttermilk 1/2 cup of mayo 1/4 cup of greek yogurt package of ranch dressing large avocado a few sprigs of cilantro salt and pepper to taste First, dump everything…
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Recipe: Cilantro Vinaigrette
Cilantro vinaigrette – I love cilantro, and not only is it fun to say in funny ways (silly-ant-ro) – it’s also incredibly healthy, and it tastes great! Okay, let’s make this quick and easy blender dressing to serve up on some delicious salads this summer. Ingredients 1 bunch of washed cilantro (no stems) 1/2 a cup of extra virgin olive oil tablespoon of white vinegar and lime juice teaspoon of minced garlic large dash of chipotle chili flakes salt to taste First, wash and cut…
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Recipe: BAE Breakfast
BAE breakfast! Bacon, avocado and egg breakfast – it’s delicious, way easier than making Mexican eggs benedict, and packs some flavour. I use turkey bacon and for the avocados I made my jalapeño guacamole. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 4 eggs 6 strips of turkey bacon 1 tablespoon of butter jalapeño guacamole recipe 4 english muffins salt to taste First, make the jalapeño guacamole and set it aside. If you don’t have time to make it, you can make a quick avocado mash by mashing…
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Recipe: Corn Salsa Tacos
Corn salsa tacos! These super fresh and delicious tacos make excellent use of the grilled corn salsa recipe I shared a week or so ago. The salsa is full of so much flavour and the grilled-ness is even better the next day or after the salsa as marinated in its own spices in the fridge for a bit. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients grilled corn salsa recipe (about 1/2 will work) 2 cups of shredded lettuce 1 large avocado about 1/2 a cup of greek…
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Recipe: Grilled Corn Salsa
Grilled corn salsa – the perfect appetizer when the BBQ is fired up and you’re looking for summer flavours. This salsa is full of heat from the jalapeños and some sweetness from the corn, all mellowed out with some bite from the red onion. Okay – let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 cobs of corn 3 jalapeños 1 serrano pepper 1/2 a red onion 1 teaspoon of minced garlic 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1/2 a tablespoon of hot sauce salt to taste Once you’ve got…
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Recipe: Gluten Free Quiche
Gluten free quiche – this is my Mom’s recipe and adapted a bit since I’m a celiac. It’s excellent fresh out of the oven, yet the best part is it freezes well! So, I made a big pan and froze about 10 pieces for lunches! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients Batter Ratio 3/4 cup of gluten free Bisquick 1 1/2 cup of soy milk 3 free range eggs salt to taste (about a teaspoon) a few cranks of fresh black pepper Filling 2 cups of…
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Recipe: Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are the perfect addition to so many dishes – think tacos, BBQ chicken or steak, or one of my favourites, quiche! They’re sweet and add a lot of flavour. Okay, let’s get cooking this classic side dish. Ingredients First, use a pan that will create build up. I’m using my enamel cast iron pan, yet a stainless steel pan will work well, too. Just don’t use non-stick. The best part about caramelizing onions is the bits of goodness that get stuck to the…
