Of all the delicious spring vegetables that are in season right now, the gorgeous globe artichoke is one of my favourites. A filling made with bread, garlic, oregano, black olives, and parsley is stuffed between the leaves of whole artichokes and is steamed with yellow potatoes until tender. Topped off with lots of olive oil…
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Pea & Pesto Pasta
One of my favourite vegetables that I love to eat in the spring are fresh peas. They are incredibly sweet, tender and flavourful and are a nice little treat instead of frozen peas that we eat year-round. This recipe celebrates delicious fresh peas that are best eaten during the springtime. I mix fresh peas into…
Pork & Bacon Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce and Mango Salad
These Pork & Bacon Skewers are my latest and greatest creation! Tender pork chops are marinated in a delicious ginger-molasses marinade and is skewered between a thick slice of Double Smoked Bacon from Red Barn Market. Grilled to perfection on the BBQ and served with a refreshing mango salad and peanut dipping sauce– these skewers…
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Beef Chow Mein
With any Chinese New Year menu, including a noodle dish is a must as it symbolizes having a long life. My Beef Chow Mein is a great noodle dish to include as it's filled with vegetables, tender steak, and long chow mein noodles! A Bit about Chow Mein Noodles There are so many noodle dishes…
Classic Chicken Kiev
Fall calls for comfort food, and this Classic Chicken Kiev is one of my favourites! Chicken Kiev is simply a chicken breast that is stuffed with a hearty herb and garlic butter before it is breaded and cooked. Most often, Chicken Kiev is deep fried, but in an effort to make this recipe a bit…
Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Sauce
For my final recipe in my #BackToSchool series, I made a wonderful homemade version of a childhood classic... Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard Sauce. You could say I saved the best recipe for last! Now I know we have all had frozen chicken strips before. There are varying qualities that are on the market, but…
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
I am back again with another recipe in my #BackToSchool series! For my fourth installment, I have a quick and easy stir fry recipe that you will love–Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry! I'm serious...you will make this over and over again! I am such a huge fan of broccoli. It's fantastic it steamed, raw, in…
Garlic Butter Salmon
I am back again with another great recipe for my #BackToSchool series. If you are returning to school, or are just trying to get back into your work routine, then these recipes will really help you out! They are quick, simple and can be enjoyed by both adults and children. For today’s recipe, I have…
Penne alla Rosé
Today, I am kicking off my #BackToSchool series on my blog! This time of the year can be super busy, and after a long day, the last thing you want to do is make dinner. Lucky for you, I have come up with a week's worth of recipes to get you back into your school…
Simple Grilled Clams
While clams are abundant year-round on the west coast, I particularly love to enjoy them in the summertime. They make the perfect light (yet satisfying) summer meal, especially when they are combined with fresh summer flavours and eaten outdoors on a patio or at the beach. This year, I decided to experiment with cooking clams.…