Breakfast is the most skipped meal, and yet, the most important one to kick start your day! Breakfast Burritos Simply make and freeze to heat up when you want one. We love these to have on hand. Quick breakfast on the go. You can make them a little different for each family member’s preference. Variations … Read more
Peppermint Bark Peppermint Bark, oh so easy! If you love Candy Canes and Chocolate, then this is the perfect treat for the holidays! Not only does it look amazing, but it is super easy to make and you can whip batch up quickly. This is a pretty addition to a cookie or sweet tray. It would … Read more
Do you want to know the secret to delicious BRUSCHETTA? The secret to good Bruschetta is Fresh Basil & Great Aged Balsamic Vinegar. I first had this at a restaurant in Victoria BC. It was so Delicious I had to ask the secret! For 2 people : 2 Roma Tomatoes – chopped 1 clove Garlic … Read more
Who Needs A Milk Frother? Love my Chai Tea, Yum! We just brew the tea drink. That’s great, but I LOVE lattes, and for some strange reason I thought I needed a milk frother to make one at home. I was wrong. I have been wanting a milk frother for a while, and just keep … Read more
Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes Whenever I have tomatoes in excess, or find some on the “reduced” rack at the store, I roast them. They make for a sweet intense flavour that is very different than using just plain fresh tomatoes. Savoury and simple pasta dish. I love picking up tomatoes on the discount rack, … Read more
Greek Quinoa or Orzo Salad This is a weekly salad in our house. It is often made with pasta as well. My favourite pasta to make this with is Orzo. It is a small rice like pasta. Simply sub orzo for the quinoa in the recipe below. Try adding other veggies you enjoy, such as … Read more
One of my favorite scents and flavours of Fall is pumpkin! As a child and young adult, I had not even tried pumpkin pie or anything with pumpkin in it. Over the past 10 years or so, I have come to realize just how much I enjoy it. Pumpkin Spice is a flavour of … Read more
Chocolate Zucchini Cake Do you have a garden bursting at the seams with Zucchini? Most people have a huge harvest and struggle to use it up. I love it grilled, stir fried and use it grated in recipes. We also use a spiral cutter to make Zoodles, in place of spaghetti noodles (zucchini noodles). Today … Read more
Sloppy Joes are a family favourite for many. Not only is this recipe easy to make, it is also a frugal option and offers something different than your regular burger or pulled pork option. When trying various recipes to find one my family would eat, we determined my boys didn’t like how “sloppy” they were! … Read more
Greek Turkey Burgers This recipe is something I whipped up tonight and it turned out pretty great. I have never made a turkey burger before and wanted some different flavours. Looking in the fridge, there were Olives, Feta and Sundried Tomato Pesto. The three ingredients above were my inspiration for tonight’s yummy burger. Greek Turkey … Read more