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Legumes

Chef Notes: Dried Beans

Being a good southern girl, I’ve eaten my share of dried beans.  Back in the day they were a staple of all working class southern families.  They’re healthy, simple to

Summer

Sweet Corn Tostada

As a Mexican food fan living life in Canada you can imagine my pickings for authentic restaurants are slim. It’s only made worse by my boastful husband who loves to

By Occasion

Almond Flour Cheese Chips

When I’m not stuffing my face with cake (and let’s face it, ideally that would be a daily event), I try to avoid wheat and high sugar foods to help

By Meal Type

Chef Notes: The Art of Risotto

I love a good risotto.  It can be a an appetizer, a side dish or a main dish.  It’s so versatile yet we treat it like a special occasion dish. 

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Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli With Soba Noodles

Hey Y’all! How was y’all’s weekend? Sorry, I’m finally finished the summer-long Friday Night Lights bender Ben and I have been on and I couldn’t help but pick up some

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Blueberry Yogurt Cake

Still looking for recipes to use up all the wild blueberries piling up at the market? Look no further. The basic recipe for the French yogurt cake can be adapted

Grains & Rice

Oatmeal and Banana Blender Pancakes

I’m not even going to mention that this is the last week of summer. Or that school is about to start. Forget you just read that. I’m just here to

Lunch

Grilled Shrimp Guacamole Salad

Our lovely Lisa is on a well deserved holiday (crossing our fingers that none of her kids come down with chicken pox this year!). So, we’re bringing back an oldie

By Season

Grilled Corn and Green Bean Salad

Whenever August arrives I’m a bit conflicted. Part of me wonders where the hell half the summer has already gone while the other half of me is psyched for the

Red Meats

Chef Notes: Smoking Made Easy Peasy

Just the idea of smoked food gets my mouth watering. Who doesn’t love smoked oysters, smoked turkey breast, or smoked beef brisket? It’s one of the oldest ways of preserving