Beef Taco Salad Bowls with Avocado Crema
Taco salad bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner. Extra-lean ground beef, avocado crema, and customizable additions for every palate.
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Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta
This homemade lasagna bolognese is my pride and joy. Made with fresh homemade pasta, ricotta, ragù alla bolognese and stacked over 6 delicious layers. This is how my mom made it growing up – so lets call it the Canadian version of a traditional lasagna …
Curried Red Lentil Vegetable Soup
When I’m feeling under the weather (or feel like I need some fibre), I often make this lentil vegetable soup. This healthy soup is lightly spiced with a curry blend, along with fresh garlic, onion, carrot, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and rich chicken broth (or veggie).
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch
This homemade buttermilk ranch recipe is exactly what we’ve been looking for in a ranch. It’s lightly tangy, bursting full of fresh herb flavour, and tastes exceptional on pizza and veggies.
Authentic(ish) Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Traditionally made by slow-cooking pork in lard, this authentic(ish) recipe uses pork, oranges, limes, and other aromatics and slow cooks them to perfection before crisping them up under the broiler. This recipe has been on my regular rotations for years. It never fails to produce ultra tender, flavourful meat.
Mexican Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad
This is my favourite quick and healthy side dish when I’m making Mexican food and need to get some veggies on the table. My Mexican Corn and Black Bean Salad is great as a side dish, in a steak taco, or as leftovers eaten straight out of the fridge. It’s an all-purpose, delicious and robust salad that’s perfect in those hot summer months (or even in the dead of winter – it’s so delicious!).
Raspberry Coconut Tarts
These Raspberry Coconut Tarts are filled with raspberry jam and a sweet coconut filling, topped with almond icing and chocolate. A must try!
Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Moroccan Rice Pilaf is warmly spiced, aromatic, and full of texture from dried fuit and toasted nuts. This version is quick to make and pairs with almost anything – braised lamb, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even a chickpea stew.
Easy Sautéed Green Beans
These easy sautéed green beans are incredibly quick to whip up and only need a couple ingredients. All you need is fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make your green beans outstanding!
End of Summer Basil Pesto Sauce
Once my basil plants have officially become small trees (I’m not joking, I’ve seen them get 4-5 feet tall), I like to do a massive harvest and make multiple batches of basil pesto sauce. This delicious sauce is made using toasted pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, …