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….
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My latest obsession. My friend Carlo brought these to a holiday party and they were amazing – I ate practically the whole bowl by myself. When Carlo gave me the recipe, I was surprised that it was by Rachael Ray. Not that I have anything against Rachael Ray, it’s just that back when we still had the Food Network, her…
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,…
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