Tilapia topped with a creamy lobster mornay sauce and fresh veggies. This is my take on a recipe we used to order The Pickle Barrel in Toronto.
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5 Minute Fresh Salsa
When I went grocery shopping last week there was a pile of tomatoes still on the stem that looked incredible. They instantly made me want salsa like at the restaurant, where it’s fresh and cool, and just full of flavour. I have never had a jarred salsa that I liked, other than homemade (thanks Mom),…
Homemade Marshmallows
I went all out for Sophie’s first birthday this year, and one of my favorite things that I made were the homemade marshmallows. I know, you’re rolling your eyes. I heard it a few times in the week leading up to the party. “Katrina, no one does homemade marshmallows”, “Katrina, you’re nuts”, “Katrina, you said…
Review: 201 Organic Baby and Toddler Meals
About a month ago I was sent a copy of 201 Organic Baby and Toddler Meals to try out (note: obviously you don’t have to use organic ingredients if you don’t usually). It came at the perfect time. Sophie was starting to really get into her solids, and she was up for trying anything. I…
Chicken Fried Rice
This recipe is all thanks to Stephanie (so thanks Stephanie!). She pointed out on Instagram that it’s delicious and I need to have the recipe up on the blog. I, fool that am I, never thought to post it, because it’s too easy. Ummm, some days I think I live in a giant brain fart….
Feta Party Dip
When I sit down and start planning out a party, the first thing I always write on my food list is “feta dip”. This recipe came from my Mom, and it has become a staple at my house whenever we have a bunch of people over, and maybe a few times throughout the year just because I…
Jacked Up Brown Butter Maple Syrup
This is one of my favourite things to make on the weekend for french toast, waffles, and pancakes. I love the taste of melted butter on my carb heavy breakfasts, but when I’m cooking them, I’m also the last one to the table to eat, and everything is usually too cool to melt it. On a…
Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
I’ve made these a few times now, and the kids go absolutely nuts every time. Granted, they should not be an everyday kind of breakfast (that whole rolled in cinnamon sugar thing), but if you ever want to chipper them up on a Saturday morning, this is what you should make. I originally found the recipe…
Cherry Almond Coffee Cake
I love desserts and snacking cakes like this. Ones that are incredibly fast and easy to make, but look so damn fancy when finished. Psst – It’s recipes like this one that help me look like I actually know what I’m doing in the kitchen. It’s from Tasting the Seasons, a great new cookbook by…
Bolognese Meat Sauce
Ok, I’ve watched a look of cooking shows, and read even more cookbooks. I always hear about Bolognese, real Bolognese, this magical meat sauce that’s simmered all day until it because a sweet, rich, “gravy” that just can not be beat. With a husband that loves his jar of Ragu, and hates any form of…
Triple Chocolate Muffins
We’re at the rec center twice a week now. Once for the kids swimming, and a second time for Oliver’s hockey. After every visit, the kids beg (and usually get) a trip to the snack stand where they talk us into a slush puppy (because what better drink is there when you’re wet and/or sweaty…
Blueberry Crumble Muffins
Last night was not a good night. I should have seen it coming. I figured it was a good idea to go to Walmart to buy toilet paper (a sale is a sale) while the kids were still up, Bo laying in bed watching tv with them. When I got home Bo had put them…
Easy Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Ok, I’m going to try to stay on top of things this year and actually post my Christmas cookie recipes as I make them. These are a family favourite recipe. My Nana has made them my whole life, and they are one of a chosen few cookies that it just wouldn’t be Christmas without. The…
Crisp & Gooey Turtle Brownies
My friend Katie over at The Perfect Brownie is on a hunt for just that. She has them broken down by type, texture, taste, you name it, all in the search to find everyone’s version of the perfect brownie. A couple of weeks ago she asked if I’d like to do a guest post for…
Making School Lunches Fun with Rubbermaid lunch BLOX
I was on a mission this year when Oliver started school to have him actually eat his lunches. Last year (jr kindergarten), more often than not his lunch came home mostly untouched. This year I wanted to change that, so I started asking Oliver what theme he wanted for lunch. I’d try to get it…
Ultimate Frosted Banana Bars
I make a lot of banana muffins in this house. Everyone loves them for breakfast, or a snack, but every once in a while I want something a little different (meaning, with frosting). On those days I turn to banana bars. I *may* have given this to the kids for breakfast once or twice, and…
