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…
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Fennel and Apple Salad
This is a simple salad that looks like you spent hours making it. All you need is fennel, arugula, sweet onion and apples. Start by preparing the fennel. Cut off the top leafy part and slice the bulb into thin slices. Some people use the leafy tops but I find it is tough and has…
What makes it a burrito?
Now I am no expert on burritos but after my trip to California, my tastebuds cannot forget how delicious these wrapped goodies are. During my trip, I learned a lot and it was all because of a friend who is, what I would consider, a burrito lover/guru. I learned a lot from her and want…
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…
Flour Tortillas
The best flour tortillas that I had was in California. They were full of flavour, crispy but still pliable. It was elastic and strong but still kept the filling from spilling out. There are no store bought tortillas (that I have tried) that compare. Because of this tragedy, I decided to make my own. It…
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…
Pork Carnitas
During my trip to California, I discovered what a real burrito tasted like. It was delicious, flavourful and wrapped in a soft chewy flour tortilla. Just the thought of one makes my mouth water. Mmmmmmmmm…… Back to Vancouver, I looked for a good burrito place but “burritos” in any place in Vancouver was just a…
Review: Creme Crackle Dessert Cafe
Creme Crackle is a small dessert cafe in Vancouver. They are known for their vast variety of creme brûlée flavours. They also serve delicious authentic Belgian liège waffles. There are many different choices that you can choose from. Choices range from frosted flakes to earl grey. They even have vegan choices as well! This was great news…
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…