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TagScallops with Orange Miso Sauce
Scallops, sweet and umami sauce and a kick of chives in a one bite wonder of an appy? Sign me up! Scallops are the perfect little sweet..
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Nothing says Halloween like Jack-o-lanterns! And you know what that means? Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! These tasty little treats come..
Salad Rolls
Now that summer is upon us, it seemed fitting to pull out a lighter recipe to go with the pleasant weather. The salad roll, known by..
Pan-Seared Scallops
I am obsessed with scallops. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE bacon wrapped scallops, but they are so much more, even without bacon. I consider..
Kohlrabi Salad
Kohlrabi – it’s interesting to spell and a just as interesting a cross-over vegetable. From the broccoli/cabbage family, it is similar to..
Bubbles Cocktails
Nothing says a celebrating like bubbles. Really, it can be any bubbles, Champagne, Prosecco, Cava or Sparkling Wine, and they will make..
Sautéed Pancetta & Brussel Sprouts
So I think we can all agree that bacon makes everything better. You know what makes bacon dishes even better? When you use the fat to..
Pulled Beef Tacos
Tacos. Is there really anything better than tacos on a Saturday? I think not. They’re great for any size party – from just you (with taco..
Simple Butternut Squash Soup
Fall: the wonderful time year when the leaves turn colour, it’s not too warm or cold and all of the basic girls come out in full force..
Apple Cider Sorbet
I bet you had to adult today. Did you have to attend a meeting, contemplate about doing something bad for you versus doing something..
Mango & Peach Cider Popsicles
Now I know what you’re thinking…you’re thinking “What the hell? Special equipment? I’ve never had to use special equipment before this?..
Bruschetta
If you hadn’t noticed by now, I’m a big fan of Italy. This is partly because of their beautiful art, language and culture, but mostly,..
Mahi Mahi with Tropical Salsa
There is something so nice about white fish and a fruit salsa. The sweetness of the fruit perfectly complements the fish, as does the Big..
Beer Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork is a classic comfort food and Big Rock’s Bourbon Barrel Dark Amber Ale adds the perfect touch of sweet and smokey to the mix...
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Although this looks like a long list of ingredients, it is actually very easy to make and assemble. These simple lettuce wraps are..
Grilled Prawns
I had the most amazing grilled shrimp at a friends wedding – juicy large shrimp with hints of white wine and garlic, wrapped in delicious..
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Nothing is better on a hot summer day that a delicious light salad (and maybe chilled glass of wine or beer). This salad absolutely does..
Orange and Watercress Salad
This salad came from my go-to recipes for salads: some lettuce, something sweet, something nutty and assorted vegetables. The ingredients..
Maple Mustard Salmon
This is my go-to weeknight recipe – 30 mins (including cooking) and dinner is on the table! Boom! So easy, yet so delicious and moist,..