Weeknight dinners can be rushed and boring, and side dishes to be honest get a little stale around here. I have come up with a simple way to dress up a can of green beans so that you forget you are eating the same old thing! No really, if you are tossing together dinner and are at a loss for what to do for the veggie, this is really as easy as it gets and tastes really good, it even looks a little fancy too! Go ahead, dress those beans up! My husband is always a little impressed with … [Read more...]
Balsamic Green Beans
February 27, 2014 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Look what’s new at Kellogg’s Canada!
February 26, 2014 By 178 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Kellogg's Canada has some tasty new treats! Check your favourite grocery store shelves for all the latest finds from Special K, Nutri-Grain and TO GO shakes! Kellogg's TO GO & Special K Protein Breakfast Shakes I've been a fan of the Special K breakfast shakes for a long time now. I am not a breakfast eater at all, and skip it on a regular basis, but when I am headed out of the house for the day, I like to make sure I get something into me first. For years I used … [Read more...]
Basic Stir Fry Recipe
January 30, 2014 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Gong hey fat choy! The Chinese New Year celebrations kick off tomorrow and for the next 15 days the festivities will be filled with parades, fire crackers, family gatherings, and food, lots and lots of delicious food! Much like our North American holidays, the Chinese New Year is focused on some pretty good eating too! That seems to be tradition in any culture when you gather friends and relatives around right? This will be the year of the horse according to the Chinese Zodiac, so it's only fair … [Read more...]
Nutella Hot Chocolate
January 13, 2014 By 24 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
A creamy Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe that is sure to be a family favourite! Okay so this whole Polar Vortex thing is not for me. Probably not for anyone for that matter, but I just HATE HATE HATE being cold and last week was ridoinkulously cold! We've been experimenting with hot chocolate recipes to keep toasty warm while the snow, ice and cold have been beating us down in Ontario this Winter! I have to say that this Nutella Hot Chocolate Recipe is pretty darn fine! Grab your … [Read more...]
Soups On! A Round up of 25 Soup Recipes to beat the cold
January 10, 2014 By 12 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
When the weather outside is frightful like it has been the last few days, Polar Vortex anyone? It's time to cook up some comfort food at it's finest! I've compiled a list of 25 Soup, Stew and Chili recipes that will be sure to hit the spot! What are you waiting for? Soups on! Beef Recipes Loaded Slow Cooker Chili Spicey Cheeseburger Soup Heart Healthy Slow Cooker Chili Winter Squash Chili Stuffed Pepper Soup Beef Rice Soup Poultry Homemade Chicken Lemon … [Read more...]
Warm Greek Pinwheel Appetizers
January 8, 2014 By 12 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
These warm Greek Pinwheel appetizers are a perfect match for winter parties. The last couple years we've spent New Year's Eve out in the cold at family countdowns, but this year we decided to spend it tucked in front of the fireplace watching movies with the kids. Hubs had been down and out with the flu anyway and we were perfectly happy to keep cozy with some hot apps and fun treats. I played around with some recipes and created our very own Greek Pinwheel Appetizers, … [Read more...]
