How To: Recipe Makeover – Tofu and Sweet Potato Nachos
I made a big mistake when making this delicious spin on the classic greasy bar snack - I didn’t make a double batch. And trust me, after one giant forkful of this platter of deliciousness, you will...
View ArticleHow to: Recipe Makeover – Corn and Cheddar Chowder
I’m kind of on the edge of a nervous breakdown. This winter is killing me and I’m down to exactly zero patience with bundling up for subzero temps. Thankfully, tucking in to a bowl of the this...
View ArticleHow to: Recipe Makeover – Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad
So I’m remaking yet another vintage recipe. Not quite sure what’s gotten in to me lately but I seem to be on an old things kick. I just want to curl up and watch old movies, read classics and listen …...
View ArticleHow To: Recipe Makeover – Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Erin and I were recently going over some of our favourite blog recipes and were shocked to discover we were seriously lacking in the cauliflower department. We have an awesome recipe makeover for...
View ArticleHow To: Recipe Makeover – Cornflake Crusted Fish Sticks with Spicy Pineapple...
So we seem to be on a roll with ingredient and recipe repeats here. First it was corn – grilled and buttered and then battered and frittered. And now, fish sticks. But instead of crusting in parmesan,...
View ArticleHow to: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom Pho
For years, I’ve had a major crush on Pho. When I first moved to the big smoke, it was one of the first ‘international’ foods that I sampled (along with butter chicken and pad thai. Ya, I’m old). Now...
View ArticleHow to: Seasonal Cooking – Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Tacos
I know, I know. I was skeptical too. Spaghetti squash and tacos don’t seem like a natural fit, but I swear to you… They like peas and carrots. I can’t take credit for this genius combo, though. It all...
View ArticleHow to: Recipe Makeover – Hot and Sour Soup
I know. I’m a little behind the Chinese New Year ball with this one. But what I’m not behind on is posting a weather appropriate soup recipe. It is still FREEZING out there. If I need to keep...
View ArticleHow to: Recipe Makeover – Twice Baked Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Coming up with new, exciting ideas for the blog can be challenging. My fave is to use the seasons as my guide, because fresh seasonal food is always inspirational. But y’know…March in Canada is just...
View ArticleHow to: Make your Own – Four-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana ‘Ice Cream’...
I know. So hard to believe! Let me show you the way, friends. I am so. damn. excited. about this blog post. This recipe is the love child of a couple of very famous recipes. The first is from the...
View ArticleHow to: Recipe Makeover – Grilled Potato Poutine with Mushroom Gravy
I’m not even sure where to start. I am without words. Ok, one word. Poutine (drops mic, walks off stage) This one’s killer, guys. It’s potato salad season and I’ve been looking for something new and...
View ArticleHow To: Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Ricotta Bake
When my husband and I were living in NYC for a year I made it my mission to eat as much good food as possible. Over the year I ate some pretty delicious meals – from the best ice cream … Continue...
View ArticleHow to: Seasonal Cooking – Spaghetti Squash Gratin
In an attempt to maintain some creativity in my cooking, I’ve signed up for weekly delivery of a produce box. After winning a sample box from Front Door Organics through an Instagram contest, I’ve...
View ArticleHow to: Quickie Meal – Asian Beef Noodle Soup
Hello, winter. I’m not welcoming you per se, but I may be able to better handle your shenanigans when bowls of steaming deliciousness are at my disposal. Bowls such as this one. You all like Phở? It’s...
View ArticleHow to: Seasonal Cooking – Broccoli and Cheese Spaghetti Squash Casserole
If you can resist broccoli and cheese casserol-y things in the winter, you’re one up on me. Also, the squash is still rolling in weekly with my produce box delivery, so I’ve been needing to get...
View ArticleHow To: Recipe Makeover – Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons
We have to talk about these crispy chickpea croutons. You are going to want to make a double batch and eat them by the handful they are that good. I was going make our delicious and one of my ‘go-to’ …...
View ArticleHow to: Make your own – Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Tater tots. Blog post, complete. Kidding. Sorta. I don’t have much to say to convince you to try these because closeted or not, you love tater tots. We all do. They’re a universal crowd pleaser that...
View ArticleHow To: Recipe Makeover – Vegetarian Cobb Salad
I know this title may read like an oxymoron. Bacon and chicken are two of the ingredients typically found in a Cobb salad, joining eggs, blue cheese, tomatoes, and avocados. But who says you can’t...
View ArticleHow to: Recipe Makeover – Broccoli Slaw
I love a classic. Books, movies, and mayonnaise laden salads included. Honestly, I’m never really happy at a barbecue without a creamy potato or pasta salad, so let’s leave those alone for now. This...
View ArticleHow to: Make your own – Cauliflower and Cheese Tots
The harvest is rolling in now, folks. It’s the very best time of year to get fresh everything and I’m feeling overwhelmed with choice! I picked up 2 huge heads of cauliflower last week for $4....
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