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French Onion Beef Sliders

Recipe These sliders will be a huge hit with your family and friends at your next gathering. The seasoned and buttery buns are packed with caramelized onions, melted cheese and flavourful ground beef. A friend kindly shared the recipe with … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Clusters

Recipe Are you looking for a last minute, easy to make, delicious cookie to make for Christmas? These are one of my favourites that my mom makes throughout the year. I stock up on peanut butter chips when I’m shopping … Continue reading

Apple Crisp Baked Brie

Recipe I had this delicious brie appetizer on the weekend and had to find the recipe and share it with you. The apple crumble topping is the perfect accompaniment to the creamy brie and the presentation is impressive. Apple Crisp … Continue reading

Honey Curry Chicken

Recipe I got this recipe from my sister years ago and recently discovered it in my recipe book. I made it for supper the other night and suddenly remembered how much I like it. I had forgotten how good it … Continue reading

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Recipe Several years ago, I got this recipe from a cooking show on tv. I like onions in my salads, but sometimes find them strong and overpowering. Marinating them in a brine, helps to mellow the flavour. They are also … Continue reading

Tornado Cake

Recipe I saw the following recipe online last night and thought to myself, “that looks yummy and easy to make; it would be a good recipe for my column”. This morning I woke up and thought, “maybe I should make … Continue reading

Coconut Cream Pie Bars

Recipe If you want all the flavour of coconut cream pie but don’t want to make pastry, then this a delicious alternative. It does take some time to make the different layers, but it’s so worth it. The original recipe … Continue reading

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Recipe I made this for supper the other night and it was really tasty! Coating the chicken with cornstarch and frying it ahead, gives the dish a delicious, authentic taste. You can also use sweet and sour sauce from a … Continue reading

Crispy Potato Wedges

Recipe This is one of those recipes that I don’t have exact measurements for. It varies depending on how many potatoes you use and how seasoned you like your wedges. So, feel free to adjust according to your taste. The … Continue reading

Tips to Reduce Food Waste

Did you know that 30-40% of our food supply becomes food waste?!When we consider the land, water, labour, energy and other inputs used in producing, processing, transporting, preparing, storing, and disposing of this discarded food – PHEWF! – the impacts … Continue reading