This is going to be the last part for What’s for Dinner? Cooking for Real People. I had fun with this series and am looking forward to start new series. I hope you have learned something new. As a final treat, I have made a small PDF book which includes some of these tips and…
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Jamaican Beef Patties
I have always enjoyed these Jamaican patties from the Patty Shop and have always wanted to recreate them. Well this is my first attempt at making them. They turned out alright but not the same as the store bought ones. I will probably have to try to make them again. The first thing that you…
Fast and Easy Rhubarb Sorbet
Summer time is the best time for an icy cold treat. What could be better than tart rhubarb sorbet? This is great cold treat and really easy to make. It is the perfect recipe if you have too much rhubarb. Prepare the rhubarb by washing and removing the leaves. Cut the rhubarb into small pieces…
What’s for Dinner? Cooking for Real People Part 5: Cooking Equipment I Can’t Live Without
Hiya. Click here for Part 1, Part 2 ,Part 3 and Part 4 Task 5: Think about the kitchen equipment that will help you with your daily meals. What equipment would you want to try? For this post I decided to give you an idea of some of the essential cooking equipment that I cannot…
Leftover Bread – Shake and Bake
The other day I was helping to host a party and I made some bruschetta and had tonnes of extra bread. We had to eat it now or eat it later. Well we saved it for later. We toasted and stored them in a plastic bag in the fridge. I used my food processor and…
Lazy Vegan Cashew Pesto
Every Thursday is my lazy go to meal: Pesto pasta with salad. This version is simple and you just need a few ingredients. Basil, olive oil, garlic and cashews. You make this ahead of time and keep in the freezer until you need it. All you need to do is blend together the cashews, olive…
What’s for Dinner? Cooking for Real People Part 4: 10 Tips to Help You in the Kitchen
Welcome back! Click here for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Task 4: Next time you are in the kitchen, try to use some of these kitchen tips. This week I thought it would be nice to share some of the things I do in the kitchen to make things easier. Tip 1: If you…
Lazy, Easy and Quick 4 Ingredient Granola Cereal
Lately I have been addicted to yogurt, cereal and fruit or berries. The trouble with my special diet is that I try to avoid anything with white sugar (cane sugar). Unfortunately most cereal is filled with white sugar. I decided to make my own granola. We already have a recipe online for homemade granola but…
Easy Take on Zucchini Lasagna
Here is another dish great dish for potluck or just as a side dish. It is simple to make and can be made ahead of time and reheated. Here is my take on zucchini lasagna. The first step is making a simple marinara sauce. You will need a can of tomatoes, onion, garlic and fresh…
What’s for Dinner? Cooking for Real People Part 3: Planning a Grocery List
Welcome back! Click here for Part 1 and Part 2. Task 3: Your task this post is to make a grocery list of all the items you need to buy for your weekly meal plan. What items are already in your pantry? I find the hardest part in meal planning is preparing your grocery list. If you are…
EAT it NOW or EAT it LATER 