Amazing Recipes
So I bought this magazine, it's called Taste of Home. I don't buy magazines that much anymore because of the price. It just bugs me that they are so much more expensive here in Canada vs the US. I just don't understand. I could understand 10 years ago when the CAD dollar was so much lower than the … [Read more...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo my friends. Time for a nice refreshing margarita or mojito and some good food. My Cinco de Mayo recipe for you is for these delicious little chicken phyllo appetizers. If you've made spanakopita before then these are very similar to make, the only difference is the filling. If … [Read more...]
I love fried chicken. Any which way you choose to fry it. I love it. The end! Seriously, fried chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods. But this chicken is coconut crusted with cayenne pepper. So you've got hot and sweet. Need I say more? I remember the first time I had coconut chicken, … [Read more...]
So we finally bought a house, the search is over and I'm super excited. It was a very frustrating process but it is now over. Now all that's left to do is wait until we move. Can't wait. It was an extremely busy and hectic week so this weekend I just want to rest, but we still need to eat. So on … [Read more...]
It's been such a stressful week for us as we've been searching for houses and coming up empty. It seems to be a seller's market and if anything good comes on it's gone in a couple days. So how do I deal with stress, well probably like a lot of people, with food, and what's more comforting than a … [Read more...]
You ever have one of those days when you don't feel so good. Well of course you do. I'm having one of those days today. I have a such a sore throat and for such days there's nothing better than a nice cup of hot chicken soup. But I was not in the mood for just any regular chicken soup. I remember … [Read more...]
A few years ago, I used to work at a bank in Troy, MI and there used to be a Lebanese restaurant, not sure if it's still around, but it was called La Shish. That's where I had my first Fattoush Salad. It was amazing, delicious, probably the best salad I ever had in my life. Well since then we moved … [Read more...]
Before you run off because the thought of 40 cloves or garlic scares you, hold on a second. Give me a chance to explain because I thought the same as you. I thought this was going to be very garlicky. I was very wrong. The garlic turns into this delicious soft, spreadable and flavorful garlic … [Read more...]
If you're looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea, then this chicken fajitas braid is for you. This braid could not get any easier to make and it's so fabulous your entire family will love. Of course this braid could be made with home made dough, but since we want this to be easy and quick I … [Read more...]
Do you ever cook with coconut milk? No? Well if you don't you must start now. You know why? Because it makes the most delicious sauces. Trust me on this. This is coming from someone who never used coconut milk. I used to think that coconut milk was only for desserts, but I was wrong, and I'm … [Read more...]
Well this is my favorite dessert ever, probably because as a child I ate this a lot. I've been making these for as long as I can remember.  They are easy to make, and the best part is that you can fill them with anything you like. My favorite filling is nutella, or just any plain old jam, … [Read more...]
Ah zucchini! Who doesn't love zucchini? I know what you're thinking, there's lots of you out there who don't love zucchini, but why not? Have you ever had stuffed zucchini? They are perfect for stuffing, but there are many other ways to serve zucchini. When I was a kid, my mom used to slice up … [Read more...]
How are you all guys doing in keeping up with your new year's resolutions? I know it's hard, but here's a healthy chicken and mushroom dish that your whole family will love. Personally I love mushrooms, any kind of mushrooms and I love pairing up chicken with mushrooms. Come to think of it this dish … [Read more...]
I'm sorry, but there's something I have to whine about here, and that is how much I dislike cilantro. I usually hate whining, but there are some herbs and veggies I just can't stomach. So yeah, cilantro is one of those herbs. I have to admit though, it does work great on some dishes, for example on … [Read more...]
Did I mention I'm on vacation this week? That makes me very happy. It's a very relaxing week, did not do much besides work around the house. I was a bit sad that I had to take down the Christmas tree, but that's OK there's always next Christmas. I've also been trying this week to cook with … [Read more...]
