Turkey Chili is one of those classic January meals in our household. The sky is usually dark and gloomy, everyone is still experiencing a "holiday hangover", and not everyone is up for cooking complex meals. Aside from being comfort food, turkey chili is loaded with lean protein, vegetables, and beans. It's also easy! You can [...]
To say the last couple of months have been hectic would be an understatement. This weekend, my husband and I finally arrived in Vancouver. Organizing a cross-country move has made blogging extremely difficult, but now that we're settled in, I couldn't wait to get back in the kitchen. Originally, my plan was to make Dungeness [...]
After a few days of heavy carb filled holiday meals, it's nice to have something a little more refreshing. Tacos are - of course - always a favourite. They're comfort food, but bright and refreshing at the same time. Typically when I make tacos, I will use homemade corn tortillas for a spicy tender beef [...]
Over winter solstice, when everything is cold, damp, and dark, it's nice to have some comfort food. This Scallop Fettuccine dish captures the savory, creamy, cheesy flavors that people love on cold days. It is ideal served alongside some warm garlic bread. The sauce for this recipe is sort of like an alfredo sauce, but [...]
A few times a year my Husband and I will get a craving for a good pot of beef stew. It's one of those warm, comforting, simple dishes that bring you back to childhood. It's also incredibly easy to make! The heat does most of the work, so it requires very little effort, and the ingredient [...]
Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food in our house. It's juicy, tender white chicken breasts tossed in seasoned breadcrumbs, lightly fried, then smothered in tangy tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella; what's not to love? Chicken parmesan pairs perfectly with a bright green salad or spaghetti. An added bonus: there are usually leftovers, and [...]
Every now and then, I find it's good for me to go back to practice the basics. A simple, tangy, tomato-rich homemade marinara sauce is something everyone should know how to do. It's so versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. You can spread it out on pizza, layer it in a lasagna, [...]
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