I was at the grocery store, when I saw a bag of fresh peas. Now, I love peas, but usually you can only find them frozen (which are a tasty cold treat if you are ever scouring around for something to snack on and you find your junk food cupboard bare – it is amazing the food we will snack on when hungry!). So, when I found this bag of farm fresh peas, I knew I had to find a recipe that would do them justice.
I don’t think that there is a more perfect flavour combination that chocolate and peanut butter. 🙂
I tasted my first crackle cookie last Christmas. My friend, Kerri had brought them in as her contribution to our office cookie exchange. I was hooked on my first bite, they are absolutely delicious. They taste like a brownie – perfect!
How can you increase the desirability of mashed potatoes? Easy, just add caramelized onions!
As you know, Jamie and I love dining out at The Keg. Not only are their steaks and dirty martini’s perfect, but they also serve up the best mashed potatoes. I have tried on numerous occasions to replicate their potatoes at home, but have always fallen short, until this time.
I am back with yet another Hummus recipe 🙂 I still can’t believe that I used to buy this pre-made. It is so easy to make yourself. I must have thrown hundreds of dollars away on prepared product. Yikes!
I was in the grocery store, when I saw a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. The idea struck me to make this into a delicious hummus, and to incorporate some of the oil from the jar of tomatoes into the mix.
I just love it when summer berries are in season. There is nothing better than going to the Farmers Market and seeing baskets of bright, colourful berries. Since this is the berry* last weekend of summer, I thought I would share with you the ultimate summer berry crumble. *I know – that was pretty bad, wasn’t it?!? 🙂
I usually make an apple crumble (or Apple Betty as my Grandma used to call it). It is a very satisfying fall harvest dessert. Fresh apples topped with a delicious topping of rolled oats, cinnamon and brown sugar. Yummy! Earlier this year, we were at our friends Kim and Ryan’s for dinner, and Kim made a gorgeous Triple Berry Crumble with blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. I wanted to attempt to make something similar, so off to my cookbook cupboard I went!
When Cherie gave me her guest post for Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies, it dawned on me that I haven’t shared with you my world famous Black Bean & Corn Salsa Recipe. Now I say world famous, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration. But, this salsa is quite popular among our friends and co-workers. It is a pot-luck staple that I have been making for over seven years. Everytime I bring this to a party, people want the recipe!
Today the role of guest foodie will be played by Connie’s sister, Cherie.
When I read Connie’s post for ‘Chocolate Brownies’, I felt the need to answer her question of “is there any other kind?”
Well of course there are other types of brownies out there and this is, by far the best Black Bean Brownie recipe that I have come across – and trust me, I have tried a few. Some are too dry, some are too wet and some are just too, well, beany. But this was the perfect consistency for a delicious guilt-free brownie treat.
One more salad recipe! Since summer is still with us for a few more weeks before we fall into September, I thought that I should offer up another staple for your salad repertoire.
Potato salad is one of those things that everyone has their favourite recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation. There are so many variations: Chunky or Creamy; Skins On or Off; Eggs or No Eggs; Pickles or No Pickles.
See, I told you I was on a salad kick right now! 🙂
I was looking for a salad that was different. A salad that would provide an awesome flavour punch and would satisfy us as a meal, not just a side dish.
I am kind of on a salad kick right now. With summer here it just feels right to be making bright and lively salads. This one is one of my favourites, and the concept of this salad was given to me by my mom, when I was younger (a lot younger).
I have been making broccoli salad for years. As I mentioned, my mom first introduced me to this delicious salad, but over time I have made modifications to the original recipe that she shared with me. (No real surprise with this statement!)
Ruby Reduction 