Eggrolls are one of those things I’ve been meaning to try making for a long time but just never seem to get around to it. Then I was in the grocery store and noticed egg roll wrappers, so I grabbed some on a whim and decided to make eggrolls at last. I kept them simple…
Shakshuka
Usually I write about what happens after I serve dinner, but in this post I’m going to focus on the actual process of making dinner. You’re going to get a peak into my kitchen while I prepare Shakshuka. I just love saying that….”Shak-Shu-Ka!” It kind of reminds me of the “Shikaka” scene from Ace Ventura 2: I know it’s lame but I watched that movie a…
Homemade Pancake Mix
For years I bought pancake mix and never really thought of making it myself. The store-bought mix seemed good enough and a lot faster. Then I ran out of mix one day and had to make pancakes from scratch. That’s when I discovered that homemade pancakes are delicious, and really very simple to make, especially if…
Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew
I wasn’t expecting to win anyone over with this recipe. My boys hate sweet potatoes, Cole hates spinach, and Tony isn’t all that fond of quinoa. I made it anyway because I love all of those things. Surprisingly, everyone ate this stew without complaint. I think it was the chickpeas that did it, or as Cole would call…
Crockpot Goulash
Goulash is basically a stew seasoned with paprika, often served with pasta or potatoes. I like that this version is done in the crockpot, because I love using my crockpot whenever possible. It’s nice to prepare a meal ahead of time and just forget about it until dinner-time rolls around. All you need to remember with…
Granola Brittle
Every now and then I come up with a recipe that I just can’t wait to share, so I impatiently bump it to the front of the line of recipes to post. This is one of those great recipes. I’m giddy just typing about it! It’s sort of like a crunchy granola bar, but broken into uneven…
Baked Tortellini
Gojee.com invited me to a potluck, but it was in New York and I’m in Vancouver so unfortunately it was a little out of my way. Luckily, they’re having a Virtual Potluck so that those of us who weren’t able to attend the live one can still join in on the fun. Starting on Thursday,…
Banana Pudding
There are so many ways to enjoy bananas. You can make banana pancakes, banana muffins, banana waffles , banana ice cream, banana loaf, banana cake…the list goes on and on. In fact, Dole has compiled 366 different ways to use bananas. As a way to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables this year, Dole has…
Quinoa Patties
Sadly, I’m the only one in my house who likes quinoa. It’s too bad, because quinoa is so good for you. It’s full of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It also helps balance blood sugar, along with many other health benefits. I happen to think it tastes pretty good too, although apparently my family would disagree. Needless…
Vegetable Chili
I don’t know about you but after all the delicious and fattening food I had over the holidays, I’ve been craving veggies in a big way. This chili, being packed full of vegetables, really hit the spot. Tony and the boys loved it too. It was easy to tell, because all three of them polished off…
Food and Whine 