During the warmer months, everyone knows that the BBQ can be your best friend. Grilling up a tasty meal can be the best way to get a quick dinner on the table during a busy weeknight, or entertain a larger group of family and friends on the weekend. Finding easy-to-prepare but healthy recipes can be a lifesaver, especially when the family is busy with outdoor activities, sports or just hanging out having fun. Did you know that Canadian turkey’s low-fat, high-protein content makes it … [Read more...]
Turkey Sausage, Tomato and Asparagus Grilled Pizza
August 1, 2019 By 131 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Camping Food: Pizza Pie Irons
July 5, 2017 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Pizza Pie Irons are our families favourite camping recipe! I've been camping my whole life and spent the majority of my school age summers hanging out in tent trailers and running around campgrounds with all the other kids. As a teenager and young adult, tent camping with friends was the highlight of the summer season. My husband was practically raised at the family campground they spent each summer at so each of us had our own ideas of the best camping food when we … [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
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...]
Wine and Cheese parties look a little different these days
December 9, 2014 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Many moons ago, attending a Wine and Cheese party with my husband meant, fancy serving platters, delectable appetizers and adult conversation. Today it looks a lot like this.... Yup, weekends around here look like homemade pizza and movies in front of the fireplace! With three kids in the mix now, wine and cheese night looks a little different, but I wouldn't have it any other way! The Mozzarella that stretches as long as its name.™ With its buttery flavour and rich golden melt, … [Read more...]
On the Search for the Best Hidden Valley Ranch Recipe!
June 28, 2012 By 45 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Recently I was sent a package of every flavour of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing! If that's not inspiration to hit the grocery store and come up with the best recipe I can dream up, I don't know what is! Hubster and I spent a few days trying out a couple of different recipes we created ourselves and here are the results- who will win? Hubster with his Twice Baked Cheesy Ranch Potato or Mama with her Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza???? … [Read more...]
