An easy recipe for the BEST pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Cozy, decadent & pure comfort food—just without the guilt! As a sophomore in college, my three roommates and I decided to bake sweet treats for all of our friends’ birthdays in our apartment complex. However, we never actually delivered them on time. We were usually […]
These roasted sweet potatoes are tossed in cinnamon and honey for an easy fall side dish that’s full of flavor. My husband was out of town last week so we basically ate pizza, McDonalds, and cold sandwiches alllllll week long. It was delicious and gross all at the same time. The minute he came home I was […]
Unlike many sangrias, this one is designed to showcase the wine, not cover it up. Made with Cline Cellar’s Cool Climate Chardonnay, this sangria is crisp and refreshing. I added basil to this recipe for a few reasons but mostly to give the drink a clean finish. And unlike most sangria, where the recipe […]
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 min Ingredients: 1 (16-oz.) bag frozen peaches or 4 cups fresh peaches, frozen solid 3 Tablespoons agave nectar or honey 1/2 cup plain yogurt (non-fat or whole) 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions: Add the frozen peaches, agave nectar (or honey), yogurt and lemon juice to the bowl of a food […]
I almost didn’t post these because the pictures are so meh but seriously you are going to LOVE the flavor of this zucchini so I had to share anyway! Plus, they are incredibly easy to make! Yes, zucchini can be kind of bland and boring but when you brush it with a garlic lemon oil […]
You’re gonna want to put your mouth on this, trust me. Yah, yah… that’s what she said; got it. But seriously, this jalapeno lemonade is spicy, tart and refreshing, making it perfect for the up and coming warm weather. Ingredients 8 Lemons 8 Limes 3 Cups Sugar 5 Cups Water 5 Jalapeño Peppers Yield: 8 servings […]
I know, I know, I’ve said it a gazillion times, I don’t really do the girly pink thing for Valentine’s Day. Having two 8-year old girls in the house over Valentine’s Day weekend quickly changed things. Brian’s daughter, Lexi, and her friend were with us this weekend which compelled me to get in touch with […]
These Caramel Apple Trifles are the perfect apple treat – no bake, super easy and full of cinnamon! It’s also my last recipe for Apple Week. It’s sad to see it go, but be sure to check out my blondie cheesecake and layered cake. So many tasty apple choices! Julianne, from Beyond Frosting, has been cranking out some […]
If I were to become as committed to the world of drinks as the universe of food, I’d choose to obsess over cocktails. I don’t have the encyclopedic memory needed to become an expert in wine. I’ll drink pretty much any beer from Bud to double bocks, which makes me far too un-picky to be a […]
Tacos! It’s been too long. Well, not really. I make tacos at least once a week, but I have not posted tacos since these Caribbean Jerk Salmon Tostadas with Grilled Pineapple Peach Coconut Salsa. That was back in August and those are technically not even tacos. So yeah, it has just been too long. And yeah, […]
Best summer salads: Summer Melon with Fig and Prosciutto Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: Makes 8 servings (serving size: about 2 cups) Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 212 Fat per serving: 7g Saturated fat per serving: 3g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 1g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 1g Protein per serving: 8g Carbohydrates per serving: 34g Fiber per serving: […]
Citrus are one of my favourite fruits to enjoy this time of year. My citrus salad is purely delicious and I love eating it for breakfast or creating it as a luscious dinner party dessert for good friends. You can enjoy on it’s own or topped with natural organic yoghurt – I also love serving […]
I’m all about taking a shortcut in the kitchen every now and then – and that is exactly what this Basil Vinaigrette allows me to do! It’s my go-to dressing for all of my favorite summer meals and you’ll be seeing it make an appearance in a few recipes over the next several weeks. I whip […]
Orange Cupcakes on the Grill? Were They Any Good? Before you think my orange cupcakes grilled in an orange were just another kooky failed experiment, I want to say right up front that these were delicious. I made plain vanilla cupcakes but because they were grilled in the orange, they took on an orange flavor and gained […]
Before we get into talking about gooey and sweet dessert pizza I need to thank you for being such awesome grill buddies. We have come to the final week of Get Grillin’, Cookin’ Canuckand I had a blast collaborating with you for our first virtual summer BBQ. We have worked our way through 5 weeks of savory […]
Gosh! There is just so much to talk about today. So let’s make a list. I’m really good at making lists. Sometimes I make lists just to make another list. Clearly I’m special. 1: It’s Mothers Day this weekend. And I’m wish my mom and all the other moms out there a very very special […]
This elegant broccoli and goat cheese soufflé will wow your family and friends. Soufflés are surprisingly easy to make—the only trick is getting them on the table before they deflate. Serve with: A tomato-and-fennel salad and, for dessert, fresh strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Makes: 4 servings Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 […]
1. Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap White beans mashed with ripe avocado and blended with sharp Cheddar and onion makes an incredibly rich, flavorful filling for this wrap. The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch. A pinch (or more) of ground chipotle pepper and an extra dash of cider vinegar can be used in […]
Growing up, I wasn’t the biggest fan of cranberries. Every now and then I ate that jiggly dessert we Americans call cranberry sauce, but it wasn’t until my cousin Kathryn introduced me to real cranberries that I fell in love. Thanks, Kath! I’ve been on a bit of a shrub kick lately. You are probably […]
I’m ready to be rollin’ with all the pumpkin recipes. This one uses just a little pumpkin puree to turn ordinary butter into something seasonally delicious. Whipped Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter Cinnamon, honey, and pumpkin puree are whipped into softened butter until fluffy and light. Fall flavor whipped into good old butter. You can’t go […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 1 tsp for pasta water 5 cups red and yellow cherry, grape, or other small tomatoes 5 cloves garlic, peeled 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon salt pinch red pepper flakes […]
If you follow me on Pinterest you may have noticed by now that I love macarons, I’m pinning them all the time. They are so delicate, I love their versatility of flavors and their bright colors and honestly how could I resist them, they taste like candy. Every time we go on vacation I’m sure to grab […]
On a quest for the next big thing in the food industry, sisters Danielle and Laura Kosann have begun the journey with The New Potato. Profiling chefs, restauranteurs, and celebrities alike with cuisine questionnaires, the world of dining has reached a whole new level of delish. This week, the ladies show us how to make […]
A fragrant and satisfying appetizer (as well as an excellent use for leftover roast pork and poached or steamed shrimp), these flavorful bundles are great dipped in nuoc cham, a sweet and spicy Vietnamese sauce. MAKES ABOUT 20 WRAPS INGREDIENTS 1 bunch scallions, green parts only1 head bibb lettuce, leaves separated and halved through rib4 oz. […]
This salad kind of looks like fall… but it’s all summer, baby. It’s not terribly different from our other roasted vegetable salads, if you just replaced the lettuce with hearty grains (we used Trader Joe’s harvest grain mix, which is pretty but not my favorite. I know my mom will disagree, but I feel that […]
Rhubarb Gimlet The sweet-tart tang (and gorgeous rosy hue!) of this farm-to-highball cocktail comes from a simple DIY rhubarb syrup. Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Better yet, double the syrup recipe and keep it on hand for homemade happy hours all month long! Ingredients3 stalks rhubarb, […]
For me, margaritas are a summertime staple. Having a warm day, chased with bright citrus fruit and tequila, all in a salt-rimmed glass is just one of my favorite things. That said, I also love seasonal margaritas, like this roasted grapefruit and habanero margarita. Instead of being tart as one would expect from a grapefruit-based […]
Merry Christmas! Oh I just love this whole season. The boots and scarves, family parties (minus the ones with crazy extended relatives), snow (only until December 26th though please), and particularly, especially … the food. The cookies, the hot chocolate, the honey glazed ham and slow roasted turkey, the cranberry sauce and the mountains of mashed potatoes […]
In our household, the lifespan of a recipe is often short lived. It gets made. Photographed. Enjoyed. Posted. And soon thereafter, forgotten, set by the wayside for whatever new batch of recipes we’re making the next week. As good as they might have been, we’re just not in the habit of repeating things (such is […]
Well, I did it. I busted out my crock pot the other day and made a soup. I was pretending it was fall, I guess, even though there are not any colored leaves on the trees or anything, and it wasn’t too chilly outside. I just couldn’t resist anymore – I needed to throw a bunch […]