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To my husband’s tremendous relief, I’ve finally stopped pinching his fries when we are out at restaurants and proudly order my own full serving. While my usual go-to is oven baked Sweet Potato Fries or (in the summer) Grilled Sweet Potato Fries, some nights, sweet potato wedges are the move. For one, slicing sweet potatoes into wedges is MUCH faster than slicing up fries or even Roasted Sweet Potatoes. As a lady whose hanger reaches F5 levels near dinner, that time savings can be critical to keeping the peace....

FavoritePinShare Sweetheart Valentine’s Buddies Such a fun way to celebrate a sweet and simple holiday in February! We love Valentine’s Day and showing extra love to our friends and family. This has been a fun one to teach kids and to watch them learn and grow from it. I always love a date night out with my husband but during the day it is always school parties and hanging out with my kids with extra time....

FavoritePinShare I absolutely love casseroles because they are delicious and feed a lot of people. Casseroles and enchiladas are the hardest thing for me to photograph. You kind of just scoop them up and a lot of the time they aren’t very pretty. We have Taco Tuesday at our house and I always make this taco casserole, but it was time to switch things up! This casserole was fantastic! It was hearty and the layers are amazing....

FavoritePinShare These grilling recipes are the BEST and have so much flavor in each dish! Grill to perfection with each of these delicious and simple to make recipes! Beef, Chicken to Pork, and seafood plus fruits and veggies, these grilling recipes will become family favorites this summertime. A few of my favorites are, Must Make Summertime Grilling Recipes, Top Summer Grilling Recipes or Amazing Grilling Recipes Grilling Recipes are AMAZING You guys, I just can’t contain my excitement because GRILLING SEASON IS HERE!...

FavoritePinShare Pierogi are delightful dumplings stuffed with potatoes and cheese. These are traditional Polish dumpling that puts a whole new meaning to comfort food! I love comfort food because, obviously, it just makes everything better. Try these other comfort food favorites, Biscuits and Gravy, Rigatoni, and Meatloaf! What is a Pierogi? Pierogi look similar to Potstickers but are filled with a potato and cheese filling and are made from a simple egg dough....

FavoritePinShare Strawberry Cupcakes are made with fresh and freeze-dried strawberries to create an incredible burst of flavor. Pretty and pink, these cupcakes are sure to be the perfect treat! Bright, sweet, and spilling over with the taste of summer, strawberries are a berry worth baking with. Try Muffins, Bread, and Salad to see what I mean about this incredible berry! Decadent Strawberry Cupcakes These decadent strawberry cupcakes begin with a light fluffy batter that raises up beautifully in the oven....

This month has been all about two ingredient dough on the blog and there really is just so much you can do with it. I’ve put together 9 of my favourite recipes that use this powerhouse dough for you to experiment at home. Use your dough to make quick dinners, cheap snacks, easy appetisers or even an indulgent breakfast or brunch. You can choose from sweet or savoury recipes - all ready in less than 30 minutes....

While milkshakes typically contain ice cream, you can still make a good one without it. In fact, the original milkshake didn’t even have ice cream in it! If you’re craving a cold and luscious milkshake for dessert but don’t want the extra calories, this recipe is all you’ll need. With this simple 4-ingredient recipe, you’ll get to enjoy a sweet treat in just 5 minutes. Make your day extra special minus the guilt with this ridiculously tasty vanilla milkshake!...

Lightly crisp outside, tender (not mushy!) inside, and boasting an intense savoriness that you wouldn’t expect in a vegetarian burger recipe, these are hands-down not only the best vegan burgers—they are one of the best burgers, period—I have ever tasted. Made with “super food” ingredients like black beans, almonds, flaxseeds, and more, these patties of smoky satisfaction come together in a single bowl, pack a whopping 12 grams of protein per burger, and won rave reviews from a table of carnivores....

Vegemite and cheese are a match made in heaven, and these Vegemite and Cheese Pinwheels certainly hit the spot as a lunchbox treat or an afternoon snack. All you need is 3 ingredients - frozen puff pastry, Vegemite and cheese, and they’ll be done in less than 30 minutes. I find they are perfect for when supplies are low as I always have the ingredients on hand. You can make these cheesymite puff pastry scrolls in either the oven or the air fryer, and they can be frozen for later if you want to make a big batch....

We’ve been trying to incorporate a few meatless meals into our meal plan each week and this vegetarian three bean chili has been a hit! It’s super easy, full of flavour and you won’t even notice there’s no meat! I love to serve this veggie chili over a baked potato with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and cheese on top. It’s also great over rice and I wouldn’t say no to serving it with a side of corn chips....

This recipe is made with sausage, eggs, spinach, and hash brown potatoes. I originally intended it to be a breakfast for a crowd recipe for those of us who are still hanging out at home in our PJs, not really sure what day it is. (Isn’t this week between Christmas and New Year’s the best/weirdest?) In actuality, like the Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole I tested a few weeks ago, today’s breakfast casserole recipe turned out to be one of the happiest leftover situations in which I have ever found myself....

Cheesy, low carb Zucchini Enchiladas are an easy and healthy take on everyone’s favorite, ever-satisfying Mexican chicken enchiladas. It’s officially summer! That means our gardens, farmers markets, and local grocery stores are overflowing with fresh zucchini. These healthy zucchini enchiladas are my new favorite way to incorporate zucchini into our weekly dinner routine (along with Zucchini Stir Fry). Made without flour or corn tortillas, these easy zucchini enchiladas use tender, thin slices of fresh zucchini for a low carb alternative....

Whether you love bok choy or go nuts for leafy napa cabbage, you’ll adore these tasty dishes. Bok choy and napa cabbage are both known as “Chinese cabbages,” and they can more or less be used interchangeably. Both cook quickly and become wonderfully buttery after a few minutes in a hot pan. I find they both hold their flavor much better than the cabbage we’re used to, with bok choy being the most flavorful of the bunch....

Canadian people have their own specific Christmas traditions, but just like folks in every other state, country, and continent, those traditions usually involve food. Many of the recipes on this list are ones you’re probably familiar with – roast turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, etc. – and likely enjoy in your own Christmas dinners. Still, you can never have too many ways to make your holiday favorites, and there should be at least a few new things on this Canadian Christmas foods list for you to try, as well....

I’ve heard many times, and I’m sure you have too, that you’ve got to know the rules to break the rules. The same goes in the cocktail world. Learning how to make classic vintage cocktails is a must for any cocktail lover. These are the concoctions that have perfected the art of mixology and have enraptured you to come back time and time again – because they’re just that good....

As much as my family enjoys corned beef, they always leave plenty of leftovers when I make it. That’s why I keep these easy dishes for leftover corned beef in my back pocket to pull out the next day. Whatever the reason, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to experiment with different dishes featuring leftover corned beef, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the results. All of these recipes are good, but if you’re someone who enjoys corned beef, cabbage, sauerkraut, and Reubens, you’ll flip for these dishes....

Salt is a magical ingredient that enhances both sweet and savory recipes, cutting away bitterness in a pinch. Adding pretzels won’t just leave you with a delicious salty-sweet finish, but it will also add some much-needed crunch! The texture is just as important as the flavor, after all. Trust me; you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how one simple ingredient can make these 20 recipes unforgettable. 1. Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzels Chocolate and pretzels are one of my favorite food combinations....

For this list, I’ve tried to provide copycat recipes for some of McDonald’s most popular foods – the Big Mac, the Shamrock Shake, the Sausage and Egg McMuffin, etc. If you’re a giant McDonald’s fan, this is an excellent way for you to still enjoy your favorite foods without spending all the extra money. Plus, in many cases, making these recipes from home will mean they taste better and are a little healthier....

Seafood salads make for a perfect appetizer or side dish because they’re light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. With their wonderful mix of leafy greens, colorful veggies, scrumptious seafood, and creamy dressing, they’re always a delight to have at the table. Plus, I think the use of seafood instead of other meats gives salads more character and personality! In fact, I don’t get why seafood isn’t used more often in lunch and dinner recipes....