Summers were meant for being outdoors, come the warmer months our backyard deck becomes our haven - until the mosquitos drive us in of course! We eat all of our meals under our gazebo and grill as much as possible, our deck literally becomes our outdoor kitchen! While we love our hamburgers (who doesn't?) sometimes we have to step outside of the bun and get a little more creative with our grill! Have you ever tried to barbecue a pizza? It sounds a bit intimidating but it's actually quite … [Read more...]
Sweet Chilli Chicken Pizza on the Grill
July 23, 2015 By 14 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Spiced Pork Chops
May 15, 2015 By 33 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The first thing I do when the snow starts to melt is fire up the bbq! Even if I have to get out there in winter boots and a coat, I don't mind, it's all worth it to relive that taste of summer again! With seasonal temps here and on the rise, barbecuing is a daily favourite and today I have a simple Spiced Pork Chop recipe to share with you to mix up your grilling routine this summer! Canadians tend to grill what they know best and stick with traditional steaks and burgers, … [Read more...]
Tuna Spring Rolls
April 27, 2015 By 39 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Healthy Tuna Spring Rolls that are perfect for summer lunches and taking along to picnics As Ontario slowly slips out of it's winter deep freeze, my thoughts turn to all things summer! Meals on the back deck, picnics in the park, road trips with the family.....and all the delicious warm weather food that goes with it! When temperatures rise, it's just too hot to heat up the kitchen with the oven, and lately I've been experimenting with spring roll wrappers and came up … [Read more...]
It’s BBQ Season! Tex Mex Chicken Fajitas are on the menu!
April 13, 2015 By 356 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We are FINALLY getting a taste of Spring! This time of year you can never be too sure if it is going to last or drop back into a deep freeze, so the boys and I soak up every big of sun we could this weekend! We spent yesterday skipping stones at the lake, jumping on the trampoline and raking the last of the fall leaves out of the yard. It felt good to be back outside and I didn't waste any time firing up the BBQ either, hamburgers, sausages and tex mex chicken fajitas were on the … [Read more...]
Sneaky Meatloaf with Breton Crackers
April 1, 2015 By 21 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I know everyone struggles making healthy meals for the family, but Dare just made this a bit easier with two New flavours of Breton Bean crackers (in White Bean with Salt & Pepper and Black Bean with Onion & Garlic). These Gluten-Free options have 3 grams of fibre and 2 grams of protein per serving. Stamped with their 'Made Better' promise, these healthy snacks have no preservatives or artificial flavours/colours and beans are the #1 ingredient! If you have picky … [Read more...]
Curry Chicken Wraps with Sweet Mango Chutney Sauce
February 27, 2015 By 21 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
These Curry Chicken Wraps are barbecued right on the grill and served with a homemade Sweet Mango Chutney Sauce. Perfect for summer cooking. The more I cook Indian food, the more comfortable and creative I am able to be. There was a day that even the thought of cooking Indian food at home intimidated me so much, I wouldn't even try it, but now I am realizing just how easy it is. Not without some help though, my husband is fearless in the kitchen and always up for the … [Read more...]
