Until recently, the barbecue has always been my husband’s domain. He enjoyed sitting out on the deck with a beer, pretending to be hard at work at the grill, and I enjoyed fooling him into actually helping with dinner. Also, to be completely honest, I was a little scared of lighting the thing. Gas scares…
Homemade Popsicles and Freezies
I love the sounds of summer- children laughing, birds chirping, sprinklers spraying, lawn mowers mowing, but one sound that I absolutely dread is the irritating music from the ice cream truck. It’s not just because the songs are annoying and get stuck in my head when I don’t want them to (although I do really…
Banana Ricotta Muffins
We’ve been spending a lot of time at the beach and water parks lately, soaking in all this gorgeous summer weather. I usually pack the picnic blanket and some food so we can have a picnic on our outing. The kids love picnics, and it’s cheaper and healthier than buying food when we’re out….
Summertime Salsa
Summer is the time for barbecues, picnics, pool parties, cookouts on the beach, and sitting out on the patio visiting with friends and relatives. These are all perfect opportunities to make a big batch of salsa for everyone to enjoy. I tried out this Corn and Queso Salsa from Life Made Delicious, but decided that…
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel like cooking when it’s really hot out. I’d rather spend the afternoon outside in my backyard with a cold drink in my hand, enjoying the sunshine while the kids play. That’s why I love using my slow cooker on hot days. I can get dinner started…
All But Gluten. It’s all good.
I was recently given the opportunity to sample a couple of All But Gluten products. Although I’m not on a gluten-free diet myself, my mom has a gluten sensitivity so she avoids gluten whenever possible. When she comes to visit I try to have gluten-free foods for her. I’m always impressed with the amount of…
Blintz Casserole with Strawberry Sauce
Last night I hosted our book club meeting and chose the theme of breakfast for dinner. It had nothing to do with the book, I just really like breakfast. I also wanted an excuse to try this easy baked blintz casserole that I saw on the Food Network. Back when Ayla was a newborn and…
Tomato Soup Mac and Cheese
Sometimes you just need some good ol’ comfort food, and this tomato soup mac & cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It’s mac & cheese bumped up a notch with the addition of canned tomato soup. I generally avoid condensed soups but I couldn’t resist giving this a try. I saw it on Pinterest…
Cheesy Mexican Rice and Beans
This recipe is inspired by Kevin & Amanda’s Cheesy Chicken Bacon Broccoli and Rice. I love the idea of adding cheese sauce into the rice for an incredibly creamy, extra cheesy dish. Instead of chicken and broccoli, I’ve used green peppers and black beans. It’s similar to a family favourite of ours, Mexican Rice and…
Hawaiian Meatballs
We’re thinking about going to Hawaii for a family vacation this summer. Tony and I used to travel to there a lot before we had kids. He works for an airline so we get standby passes for pretty cheap. We were young and adventurous with no parental responsibilities, so it was easy to take a…
Food and Whine 