It's that time of year, flu season. With 3 little kids the flu is a terrible terrible thing. Last week all five of us came down with the flu so I made my Flu Be Gone Soup. It's amazing how much better you will feel after this soup. My Flu Be Gone Soup: In large… Continue reading Flu Be Gone Soup
Egg And Veggie Caserole
Tonight's dinner is egg and veggie casserole. I usually will make quiche but I was looking for a healthier meal minus all the butter in the crust. Dad and I are training to run the hypothermic half marathon in Winnipeg this February, thus so few posts lately, we are still eating and cooking a lot!… Continue reading Egg And Veggie Caserole
Tomato, Fennel, And Spinach Soup
I am completely a soupaholic, I just freaking love soup. Today Dad is working the night shift so he got to go cross country skiing during the day, it's super cold out so I made him some healthy hot soup for when he got back, we all got to eat some for lunch. I made… Continue reading Tomato, Fennel, And Spinach Soup
Baked Penne
I don't cook with a lot of cheese these days, but since I both ran and did yoga today I'm craving something hearty and cheesy and homey. Plus we have an abundance of penne in the house. This dish is pretty easy, I didn't make much from scratch. I know my kids will love it!… Continue reading Baked Penne
Duck Soup
We got our new stove just in time for Christmas, big yeah!!! Dad cooked up quite the feast for Christmas Day, roast duck with a balsamic and honey glaze, carrot and parsnip purée, mashed potatoes and a killer sauce. It was so delicious! I love it when he cooks because it is always so amazing.… Continue reading Duck Soup
Roti With Curried Pork And Potatoes
Last night I made a West Indian dinner, Roti With Curried Pork And Potatoes. My Mom was born in Grenada and grew up in Barbados, she moved to Canada in her twenties where she met my Dad who had grown up in Denmark. My sister and I are first generation Canadians so we grew up… Continue reading Roti With Curried Pork And Potatoes
Mexican Black Beans, Corn And Tomatoes With Rice
Yesterday I was craving an easy dinner with bags of flavor. I have been feeling less than inspired cooking lately as we are still waiting for the delivery of our new oven (which seems to be mysteriously missing somewhere in delivery land). Last night for dinner we had Mexican Black Beans, Corn And Tomatoes With… Continue reading Mexican Black Beans, Corn And Tomatoes With Rice
Eggplant Parmesan With Fennel In The Slow Cooker
Dad did the grocery shopping this weekend, he bought some different stuff from what I normally cook with. When I asked him if he had any plans for the eggplant and fennel he said he bought them because they looked cool. So here's a recipe I've never tried. It smells great while it cooks, and… Continue reading Eggplant Parmesan With Fennel In The Slow Cooker
Surviving Without An Oven
Our oven broke last week and we decided we couldn't fix it. So we get our new stove/oven delivered on December 7th. OMG, I can't wait! It is beautiful and modern and guaranteed gonna cook up some amazing food. It is also going to make my 1950's kitchen look very very old. I foresee a… Continue reading Surviving Without An Oven
Cauliflower Soup With Tumeric, Ginger And Honey
I found fresh Tumeric at the store and couldn't wait to try cooking with it! I also bought some local honey and I've read that the two pair well together. So tonight for dinner we are having Cauliflower soup with Tumeric, Ginger and Honey. It's the last bag of cauliflower from our garden this summer… Continue reading Cauliflower Soup With Tumeric, Ginger And Honey