Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil makes a tasty light meal or side dish, great on hot days! I used whole wheat couscous to increase fibre amounts, however the recipe works with quinoa, rice, or any other favourite grain (cooked to package directions). Substitute feta for tofu, red lentils, or chickpeas to make…
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Homemade Molasses Baked Beans
Yellow-eyed beans are soaked, boiled, and baked overnight with molasses, onion, bacon, and more. My parents love this recipe so much they ask me to make it for them once a month!
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Jenny Jack, aka The Brunette Baker, gets me. Not only is she one of the friendliest and funniest food blogger connections I have made in my travels, but, when she sent me an email if I’d like to participate in a blog hop for Emily Richards new Italian cookbook ‘Per La Famiglia‘, I mean COME ON….
Read MoreBacon Fat-Roasted Beets With Double Smoked Bacon And Shallots
Bacon Fat-Roasted Beets With Double Smoked Bacon And Shallots is a great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or any other family meal like turkey or roast beef. A colourful mix of red and yellow beets tossed with double smoked bacon, aged Balsamic, and roasted shallots captures all the right flavour notes – smoky, salty, earthy,…
Read MoreSmoked Salmon Rice Salad With Lime Dressing
This Smoked Salmon Rice Salad With Lime Dressing is a twist on the classic pairing of smoked salmon, capers, and red onion. A flavourful, chilled salad, with a tart, tangy dressing, it would make a fabulous side dish for summer barbeques or potlucks any time of year. Feel free to double the recipe for larger…
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