Amazing Recipes
On a cold winter day, there is nothing better than a nice hot chicken pot pie. And cold it has been here in Calgary, -30 or lower. Thankfully a Chinook is coming and today it has warmed up a bit. The only thing I don't like about Chinooks is the headache that comes with it. In any case, a … [Read more...]
Biscuits are one of my favorite things to bake often. This recipe for biscuits is super simple to make and with only a few ingredients you can have fresh buttermilk biscuits in only a few minutes. If you don't have buttermilk, use a measuring cup and to it add 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or … [Read more...]
Today I learned a new term used in the cooking world. As you guys may know, if you've read my profile page, I'm not a chef or I have not been trained as one. Everything I do, I learned on my own, or any of my traditional Romanian recipes, I've learned from my mother. However, I love the food network … [Read more...]
These eggs in a basket is a breakfast classic.  I love eggs in a basket so much, I decided to try and create an even better version of the classic. I decided to make these with a nice brioche bread and add asiago cheese, and then bake them! They turned out fantastic, just phenomenal. My … [Read more...]
I love turkey breast and it's a very healthy and lean meat. I like to buy the boneless skinless turkey breast and use it instead of chicken, I think its flavor is much better. Now these turkey bites are to die for. They are so flavorful and just simply delicious. My husband and I (and the dog) could … [Read more...]
I've had this classic Frenchbook for years now, and I've always been afraid to try any of the recipes in there. I've always thought of French food as difficult or time consuming, but very delicious. Well this past weekend I decided to look through the book and see if there was any dish in there that … [Read more...]
OK, before you call me crazy, take a moment and read this. I would not steer you wrong. These peanut butter and bacon cookies are going to be the best peanut butter cookies you ever ate. Trust me on this one! Take a moment and think about this, how can anything with bacon in it be bad. And … [Read more...]
This pea stew is a traditional Romanian dish and it truly is one of my favorites. I grew up eating this dish and the great thing about it is that it's very versatile, you can make it with chicken, pork, beef or lamb and it's easy to make. The other great thing about this dish is that it's fairly … [Read more...]
It's a crazy week this week. I'm conducting training this week, something which I don't normally enjoy, being the introvert that I am, however I have to say this week I am enjoying it a bit. Something different than my normal day to day work activities. The part that I'm enjoying is chatting with … [Read more...]
Here's a fun alternative to the traditional hot dogs. These rolls are fun to make and I'm sure your children will love them. They are so cute and adorable, and when I saw them I just had to make them. By now you probably know how much I love to bake and if I see something different, I'm eager to try … [Read more...]
If you've never made popovers before, you're in for a treat. Popovers are very light and hollow and are made from egg and milk batter. They are so delicious, and honestly when you bite into one, you'll be surprised how light they are. They are called popovers because when you bake them they pop over … [Read more...]
Who ever said that you can't have your cake and eat it too? Well just because I'm on weight watchers now, doesn't mean I can't treat myself to something delicious and sweet. I still get my sweet tooth every once in a while and well simply put, we just need to make better and healthier choices. So … [Read more...]
I did not make a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, but I did make these turkey meatloaf muffins, in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Trust me when I tell you these turkey muffins are delicious and super moist. The reason they don't dry out is because they have mushrooms in them and lots of other goodies … [Read more...]
As I mentioned before, it's Thanksgiving on Monday in Canada, and well, what's Thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie? For just 5 weight watchers points per serving, you can enjoy this luscious and delicious pumpkin pie, with whipped cream and all. Just because you're watching your weight, does not mean … [Read more...]
I've started weight watchers recently for the obvious reason, to lose a few pounds. Now it's always hard at first because you never know what to eat. I want to prove that you can cook delicious meals while on weight watchers and still lose weight. I'm not trying to prove this to anyone else except … [Read more...]
