I admit, I’m not much of a camper. I don’t enjoy sleep on the ground in a tent with no electricity or running water, especially when I have small children with me. Camping is not for me, but “glamping,” on the other hand, is actually pretty fun. I get to enjoy the outdoors, with campfires,…
Category: Menu Plans
Plan Meals Like a Boss, with Yummly
I recently discovered Yummly and I’m totally hooked on it! Whether you’re a food blogger wanting to increase your traffic, or you’re simply looking for a better way to organize and plan your meals, this is a really helpful tool. So here’s a tutorial on how to use Yummly, if you’re not familiar with it already. Or even if you are, you might…
Saving Dinner Menu Mailer Review {Giveaway}
I like to be organized, because it makes life run much more smoothly. It’s just hard to actually stay organized and keep on top of things. Mealtime preparation and organization consumes a large chunk of my time and energy, so sometimes I could use a little help. Okay, a lot of help. I think a meal planning service is…
Join the Get Cooking Challenge
Sometimes I get stuck in a rut with meals. You might think from reading my blog that I cook creative and healthy meals every day without blinking an eye, but that’s just not reality. There are plenty of times when I can’t think of anything interesting to make, or I don’t really feel like cooking, so I end up turning to convenience food that…
Butternut Squash Pasta with Wonton Wrappers
Homemade ravioli or tortellini made easy with wonton wrappers, and a cheesy butternut squash filling. 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, cooked and mashed 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 package wonton wrappers In a medium bowl combine squash, cheese, garlic powder,…
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Pizza
Sweet caramelized onions and smokey bacon in a bed of ricotta and pesto spread over a whole wheat pizza crust. Double batch of flaxseed pizza dough 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 red onion, thinly sliced 8 pieces turkey bacon, diced 2 cups packed fresh chopped spinach or whole baby spinach 1 cup…
Brown Sugar Syrup
A quick and easy homemade syrup that tastes great on pancakes and waffles. 2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp maple flavouring Stir ingredients together in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. We usually have maple syrup on our pancakes or…
Chicken Mole
Chicken slow-cooked in a mole sauce with chilies and dark chocolate. 3 large chicken breasts, frozen or fresh 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes 1 4 oz can diced green chilies 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/2…
Italian Sliders with Turkey Meat Squares
It’s cool to be square. These meat squares fit perfectly into slider buns and are so much faster to make than meatballs or patties. Turkey Squares 1 lb ground turkey 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated 3/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg 1 tsp…
Food and Whine 