A quick and spicy ground pork stir fry, perfect for when that spicy noodle craving hits. Perfectly balanced flavours with sweetness, saltiness, umami and a nice kick of heat from Szechuan peppercorns and Korean gochugaru. Noodles. The Comfort Food of the World A simple bowl of noodles is perhaps, the…
Rich and luxurious, here’s a Butter Chicken recipe with a twist…it’s in meatball form! Start with roasted tandoori spices and your mouth will thank you. The Origins of Butter Chicken Curry Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani is one of the most beloved Indian dishes around the world. The origins of…
Taco Tater Tot Casserole is made with seasoned ground beef, refried beans and veggies. Topped with everyone’s favourte golden tots and a zesty Pico de Gallo, this casserole brings all the kids (young and old) to the table. Tater Tots Are the Ultimate Casserole Topper Simply put, Tater Tots have…
Comfort Food at It’s Finest Comfort food means something different to everyone. Some go for mac and cheese or a hearty Bison Stew, while others love a bowl of lentils topped with fried onions. For many, it’s the deep fried foods that bring them back to a special place and…
Local Pork Stars The rising price of beef and chicken has nudged many consumers towards the other, often less expensive white meat; pork. Others have begun to include more veggie forward mains into their diets. I love my meatless dinners, like this Lentil Tajine with Whole Roasted Cauliflower but I also…
January Resolutions Ah, January. Everyone’s least favourite month. Up here in the great white North we’re in the dark and freezing for half the time. For the rest of that time we’re ridding our diets of carbs and dreaming of Christmas cocktails. Whether or not you have jumped on the…
My Kitchen Groove Have you ever lost your groove in the kitchen? Felt like cooking (and cleaning up after) was such a pain in the butt? Maybe there are those amongst us that feel this way all the time but for a food blogger this kind of mood is…odd. My…
Dear readers, here it is: The Best Ever Turkey Brine Recipe. Have you been waffling upon the age old turkey question…to brine or not to brine? Have you been using the same method to cook your turkey since forever and a day? Let me tell you, once you start brining…
Life is Busy, Eat Simple…Eat Well! Life is busy. Cooking delicious meals and eating healthy when you’re busy is such a pain in the ass…it’s so easy to just hop in the car or pick up the phone to call for delivery. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m…
Our First Smoke – Smoked Bison Burgers Smoked Bison Burgers are the easiest thing to make when learning how to smoke meat. Have you had the chance to experiment with Bison meat? Since Bison farming runs in the family I sometimes have the opportunity to make delicious meals out of…