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MAKE TODAY DELICIOUS
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RECENT RECIPES
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30 MINUTE BOURSIN & ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA
30 MINUTE BOURSIN & ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA. My creamy Boursin & Italian Sausage Pasta is a delicious way to use a package of the popular soft cheese. The sauce is ridiculously good, and it compliments the Italian sausage perfectly. This dish is the perfect comfort food that can be ready in under 30 minutes!
EASY BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN RECIPE (Panda Express Copycat)
Get ready to spice up your taste buds with my black pepper chicken recipe! Inspired by the popular dish from Panda Express, my homemade version is surprisingly easy to make and can be on your table in just 30 minutes.
Don't be fooled by its simplicity, as the bold flavors of black pepper and juicy chunks of chicken will leave you wanting more. Skip the takeout and try my delicious rendition of black pepper chicken tonight!
HOMESTYLE CHICKEN & GNOCCHI SOUP
This is the ultimate fall comfort soup that can be ready in 30 minutes but taste like it's been simmering for hours. It is creamy, silky, packed with flavour and loaded with pillowy gnocchi and tender vegetables.
PEAR, FETA AND BACON SALAD
Welcome to my perfect fall/autumn pear feta and bacon salad recipe with balsamic poppyseed dressing! This delightful salad combines the crispness of fresh pears, the creaminess of feta cheese, and the smoky goodness of bacon, all tossed together with a tangy balsamic poppyseed dressing. It's the perfect blend of flavors and textures that will surely impress your taste buds. So, let's get started and create a salad that captures the essence of the season!
SWEET AND SPICY JALAPEÑO CHICKEN
My Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Chicken has tender pieces of pan-fried chicken and jalapeño peppers in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce with just a hint of lime. The optional red bell peppers add a pretty pop of colour but the star of the dish is definitely the jalapeños. Depending on your spice tolerance, you can adjust the heat level by using or discarding the jalapeño seeds. Served on a bed of jasmine rice and garnished with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime, this dish is an explosion of flavours sure to please even the fussiest of eaters.
It also only takes 30 minutes to make!
BUDGET FRIENDLY PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH
Check out my budget-friendly Philly cheesesteak sandwich made with ground beef and sautéed onions and peppers. I combined the classic flavors of the traditional Philly cheesesteak with a wallet-friendly twist. Using ground beef instead of steak not only saves money, but also adds a great texture to the sandwich. It's a budget-friendly sandwich that will have you coming back for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths.
ABSOLUTE BEST TUNA CASSEROLE
My Tuna Casserole has the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy goodness and hearty flavours that scream comfort food. Not only is it super easy to make with ingredients you most likely have in your pantry, it's also incredibly delicious .
With the addition of golden sautéed onions and celery, thyme and a perfect blend of spices, my tuna casserole is an elevated version of the typical boring tuna casseroles from days past.
So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
EASY OLD FASHIONED STUFFED PEPPERS
With a handful of simple ingredients and left over rice, these easy Stuffed Peppers are full of flavour and the nostalgia of days past. They are filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and of course, cheese. My version includes diced green chili peppers for a bit more flavour. They are then topped with more cheese (because you can never have enough!) and baked until golden.
SAUCY BRAISED CAJUN BEEF
Grab your apron and spice up your taste buds with my Saucy Cajun Braised Beef recipe! This dish is all about bold flavors with it's rich savory sauce and tender meat that will leave you craving for more. Feel free to adjust the amount of cajun seasoning for an extra spicy kick. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or rice!
QUICK & EASY GREEK SALAD
This is the quickest and easiest Greek salad to make and it’s SO delicious and refreshing!
EASY HOMEMADE BAGELS
Looking for the perfect EASY homemade bagels that are tender, chewy, light, and absolutely delicious? Look no further! My homemade bagels are everythinggood about bagels. Soft and tender texture coupled with amazing flavour, these will leave you wanting more with every bite. Sink your teeth into their chewy exterior, which perfectly complements the fluffy interior.
SOUR CHERRY PIE FILLING
Get ready to indulge in the tart and scrumptious flavor of my easy sour cherry and bourbon pie filling recipe! Made with the irresistible combination of Evans sour cherries and a splash of bourbon (or bourbon extract), this recipe takes your taste buds on a wild ride.
EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE & FREEZE DRIED BERRY GRANOLA
EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE & FREEZE DRIED BERRY GRANOLA
My Homemade Chocolate & Freeze Dried Berry Granola is loaded with crunchy oats, rich dark chocolate chunks, and a medley of freeze dried strawberry and raspberry pieces. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavours minus the preservatives found in store bought versions!
CRISPY BIRRIA TACOS
Today, I'm sharing my recipe for birria tacos. If you haven't tried this Mexican dish yet, you're in for a treat! My guys are huge fans of these crispy tacos with its tender and juicy meat, combined with the rich and savory broth for dipping.
HOMEMADE BLACKENING SEASONING
Want to add some savoury, smokey, and slightly spicy flavor to your meals? Blackened seasoning is a blend of Cajun and Creole flavours that has a delicious kick of heat. Making your own blackening seasoning is super easy to put together, and is also sugar-free, gluten-free, and made with commonly found spices you probably already have in your pantry without the added chemicals and preservatives found in store bought blends.
It adds fantastic flavour to poultry, seafood, meats or veggies.
WASABI GINGER DRESSING
Crafted with love, my wasabi salad dressing is a perfectly balanced blend of Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish) and ginger.
LEMON DILL with FETA COUSCOUS SALAD
Let me tell you about my Mediterranean Lemon & Dill with Feta Couscous Salad. It's seriously so good! Pearl pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and feta cheese all in one bowl? Yes, please! And don't even get me started on the sunny dill and lemon dressing - it ties all the ingredients together perfectly. Trust me, you won't regret trying this healthy and yummy dish. It’s bright. It’s fun. It’s light. It’s delicious!
BLUEBERRY BANANA & CHOCOLATE MUFFINS with STREUSEL TOPPING
Ooh, let me tell you about these delicious Blueberry Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping!
The batter is perfectly sweetened and spiced with a hint of cinnamon for that warm, cozy flavor we all know and love. And the best part? They come topped with an irresistible cinnamon streusel that adds a sweet and crunchy texture to each yummy bite.
Now, onto the fun facts! Did you know that blueberries are not only tasty, but they're also packed with antioxidants and vitamins? And bananas, of course, are a great source of potassium and fiber. As for chocolate chips... well, they just make everything better, don't they?
