Amazing Recipes
Now look at these potato wedges. Can you see how crispy they are? I think you can. Can you see how delicious they are? Maybe not, so this is where you have to take my word for it. Trust me. They are super crispy, spicy, and oh so yummy. Somehow I never seem to make enough because they go too … [Read more...]
Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. Remember that 1980's Pantene commercial? That's what I think of when I see these fries! Seriously. Look at them. They are gorgeous. But unlike that Pantene commercial this did happen over night, actually it happened in about an hour. Why do I remember these … [Read more...]
You know, I have to say it, anytime you add beer to a dish it makes it unbelievably delicious. There, I've said it. It's true! And it's not just beer, basically alcohol makes food taste better. But this chicken dish is amazing. You know why? Because not only does it have beer, but this chicken is … [Read more...]
I made Naan again today and I needed to make something for dinner like a stew so I could really enjoy the Naan and dip it in some nice and tasty stew. This pork and potato stew is quite popular in my house because it's really easy to make and pretty quick, especially after a hard day at work. This … [Read more...]
I love roasted potatoes and they really are my favorite side dish. Not only do I have them as a side dish but I eat them just on their own, as they are very filling. Since I like them so much I make roasted potatoes quite often, and I always look for new ways to make them. My favorite recipe is … [Read more...]
Just when I thought I'd used the last of the quail eggs my husband bought, he went and got some more! So back to the drawing board for me to try and figure out what else to make with them. I love quail eggs, I think they're adorable but the thing that really bugs me about them is cracking them open. … [Read more...]
I had a mojito today. I was so hot I needed a cold mojito to chill me off. I don't think it worked. In fact it did the opposite. One thing I miss from living in Southern Ontario is a cold air conditioned house. People here in Calgary don't normally have air conditioners because you normally … [Read more...]
I could not resist anymore. I've been seeing these Hasselback potatoes everywhere. I mean everywhere. So I wanted to know what the fuss was all about. Apparently these potatoes originated in Sweden and the name comes from Hasselbacken, a restaurant in Stockholm where they were first … [Read more...]
It has been such a wonderful long weekend and today is the last day of it. It always makes me sad when a long weekend or vacation ends, but hey that's life. The weather has been wonderful and it was a very relaxing weekend for me. I did not do a lot of cooking this weekend, but I did make these … [Read more...]
So today was not a good day. My husband and I dropped the camera and broke the lens. The reason I say my husband and I is because we're both to blame here. He asked me for the camera, I gave it to him, and the belt got stuck in the corner of the desk and he dropped it. Yep! I was so sad, I've … [Read more...]
In the month of May I'm going to be featuring only vegetarian recipes and some of them will include seafood. My mission is to prove to myself mostly, that there are many options when it comes to vegetarian dishes. To start this off, I've made this yummy halibut soup. I don't make fish soup often … [Read more...]
Since I was a little girl, this version of roasted potatoes with garlic sauce has been my favorite and it was such a popular side dish, I think we had these potatoes every Sunday for dinner. Pair this with a roasted chicken and you've got an awesome dinner. Just the thought of these potatoes and … [Read more...]
Mashed Potatoes! One of the easiest side dishes you could probably ever make. It is also probably one of the first things I learned to make as a little girl helping my mom out in the kitchen. Although my mom's version is very simple, but tastes great nonetheless, I like to experiment with my … [Read more...]
Contrary to popular belief, potatoes are not bad for you, potatoes have many health benefits. They may have a bad rap but it belongs to how you prepare potatoes, or what toppings you fill them with. The potato itself is good for you, fairly low in calories, and for those calories you get a lot of … [Read more...]
Fried chicken is one of my favorite things to eat. I love fried chicken served with a side of mashed potatoes, a great salad, or simply just plain! Â Unfortunately I don't make fried chicken often, well because it's not the healthiest thing to eat, but it's great every once in a while, like when … [Read more...]
