Grill & Smoke
Cheesy Breakfast Polenta
Polenta is an Italian dish that is essentially porridge made with ground dried corn. Today, we will turn that dried corn into Cheesy Breakfast Polenta. You may be thinking, "Hey, isn't that grits?". The answer is nope. Grits are made with hominy which is dried corn...
Turkey Taco Soup
It's not very often that something I do on this blog surprises me, but this Turkey Taco Soup did. Months ago, when I was planning my blog posts for this year, I randomly wrote down Turkey Taco Soup. I had no idea what I was going to make, how I would make it, or how...
Simple Sesame Garlic Noodles
My first restaurant job was in a mall Chinese food place. I learned a lot at that job about knife work, speed, and cooking. I've carried those lessons with me throughout my entire career. That job also helped to develop my love of Chinese food, authentic and North...
Big Mac Salad
I have to admit, back in the day when I didn't know I had celiac disease, I was very fond of the occasional Big Mac. I know that people love to hate McDonald's but come on, as far as fast food burgers go, the Big Mac is one of the best. So, a few weeks ago, I was...
Avocado Green Goddess Salad Dressing
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing Green Goddess Dressing is a classic mayo-based dressing loaded with herbs for flavour. This version replaces most of the mayonnaise with an avocado to make the dressing greener and more creamy. It is the perfect dressing for a tossed or...
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
Do you like making hummus? You do? Good! I've got just the thing for you. But first, throw away those chickpeas and grab a head of cauliflower because today is all about Roasted Cauliflower Hummus. Don't worry. You're not seeing things. You read that right. Hummus,...
Molasses Balsamic Glazed Chicken
You will love this Molasses Balsamic Glazed Chicken if you like sweet and sour chicken. This is essentially sweet and sour but made with balsamic vinegar rather than white vinegar and with molasses rather than white sugar. So, it has that same sweet and sour flavour...
Broccoli Parmesan Rice Side Dish
Rice is one of my favourite side dishes. It is cheap, simple to make, and pairs well with anything. But plain old rice can get boring after a while. So we have to jazz it up now and again. That's what today's post is all about—taking plain old rice and making...
Banana Berry Power Smoothie
Today's post focuses on creating a delicious banana berry power smoothie. This power smoothie makes a great breakfast or mid-day snack. It's full of antioxidants, protein, and vitamins. Oh, and it tastes fantastic. Usually, this site's focus is cooking, so why am I...
Crispy Oven-Baked Cajun Potato Wedges with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce
newsletter exclusive recipe Crispy Oven-Baked Potato Wedges with Jalapeño Cheese Sauce Are you having a party for the big game? Friends coming over? Or, do you just want an indulgent snack? Crispy Oven-Baked Potato Wedges with Jalapeño Cheese Sauce are the answer no...
Homemade Sweet and Sour Meatballs
What's better than a delicious meal? How about a delicious meal that you can make in under an hour? Sound good to me. Well, that's exactly what these Sweet and Sour Meatballs are. They make a quick and delicious meal that you can make and eat any day of the week. And,...
Ground Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry
With rising grocery prices, I think we could all use a few quick, low-cost, delicious meal options. Well, I have one for you today. This is my ground beef and green bean stir-fry. You can put the whole thing together in less than 30 minutes, it costs less than ten...
Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Steak and blue cheese is a classic combination like peanut butter and jelly. The funk of the blue cheese compliments the flavour of the steak like nothing else. Today's recipe takes that classic combination and makes it a salad creating a wonderfully quick and filling...
Oven-Baked Halloumi Nuggets with Sriracha Honey Sauce
Halloumi nuggets make a great appetizer and a great chicken nugget alternative for vegetarian friends. But, what is a halloumi nugget, what's halloumi, and how do you make them? Those are all great questions, and this post will answer them all. As always, the recipe...
Decadent Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese
In my opinion, mac and cheese should be creamy and gooey. But all too often I see people serving mac and cheese that is a solid mass of greasy, dry pasta. That happens mainly because the mac and cheese is overcooked, causing the fat to separate from the cheese. If...
Potato Gratin – The Perfect Side Dish For What You’re Cooking
Whether you're cooking fish, chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb, or venison, potato gratin is the perfect side dish. It is creamy, buttery, and comforting. You will not find a better side dish. What's more, it seems much more complex than it actually is. The only...
Perfect Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. What more do I need to say? Make it for dinner tonight, your next special occasion, or dinner party. It is guaranteed to please. You can find the recipe directly below but keep reading for a more detailed explanation. A quick note about...
Halloween Cassoulet Stuffed Pumpkin
Whether you are throwing a grownup Halloween party, having a pre trick-or-treat family dinner, or just want something cool for you and your partner, this Halloween Cassoulet Stuffed Pumpkin is exactly what you're looking for. Cassoulet is a French white bean and meat...
Oven-Baked Arrabbiata Sauce – The Most Delicious Pasta Sauce Ever
What if you could spend ten minutes preparing some ingredients, throw them in the oven, then an hour later have a complex, satisfying, and beautiful pasta sauce? You don't need to wonder because that is exactly what we will do in this post. Today we will make...
Perfect Roasted Carrots
In this post, I will show you how to cook one of the most uncomplicated and most delicious side dishes you can make, perfect roasted carrots. Roasted Carrots are one of my all-time favourite side dishes. Roasting gives the carrots a nice sweetness that when combined...
