Once you’ve had your fill of cold, refreshing watermelon in everything from salads to aguas frescas, it’s time to turn your attention to the grill. Grilled watermelon sounded strange to me at first too, but the grill caramelizes the melon’s sweetness and gives it a subtle, smoky flavor. Paired with a sweet and spicy seasoning,… Continue reading How to Grill Watermelon
Category: Recipies
Chocolate Caramel Crunch Pops
Using dixie cups makes for the easiest popsicle or ice cream molds. No worries about the ice cream coming out of the mold! Simply cut a slit in the side and peel the dixie cup off. The ice cream bars have vanilla and chocolate ice cream with layers of Oreo crumbs and caramel and a… Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Crunch Pops
Triple Berry Smoothie
INGREDIENTS: 1 banana 1 c. frozen strawberries 1 c. frozen blackberries, plus more for garnish (optional) 1 c. frozen raspberries 1 1/4 c. almond milk 1/2 c. Greek yogurt DIRECTIONS: In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Divide between 2 cups and top with blackberries, if desired. Pick your fruit. Any… Continue reading Triple Berry Smoothie
Baked Buffalo Wings
Ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt 20 chicken wings ½ cup melted butter ½ cup hot pepper sauce Directions: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and lightly grease with cooking spray. Place the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt into a resealable plastic… Continue reading Baked Buffalo Wings
Happy National Caesar Day!
National Caesar Day is celebrated on the Thursday before the May long weekend, but if you ask us, any day is a great day to celebrate the cocktail loved by Canadians! It is rumored the Caesar was invented in 1969 by restaurant manager Walter Chell of the Calgary Inn (today the Westin Hotel) in Calgary,… Continue reading Happy National Caesar Day!
Fun Salmon and Veggie Packages
This is a great way to cook simple, fresh ingredients. Wrapping the ingredients in shiny foil packages makes them seem extra special. INGREDIENTS: olive oil 10 New potatoes 1 1/2 c. broccoli florets 1 red bell pepper 6 ear baby corn 1/2 tsp. dried mixed herbs 2 tbsp. tomato paste 4 salmon fillets DIRECTIONS: Preheat… Continue reading Fun Salmon and Veggie Packages
Jammy Raspberry Oat Squares
Since there are oats in these, you can technically eat this for breakfast. Ingredients: 1 cup flour ¾ cup rolled oats ⅔ cup light brown sugar ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt ¾ cup chopped, lightly toasted pecans 1 stick (4 ounces) cold butter, cubed 1 egg 1 cup raspberry jam, (preferably with seeds), at room… Continue reading Jammy Raspberry Oat Squares
Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling 20 slices white bread 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup maple syrup Directions: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown… Continue reading Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast
Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme
This recipe is an easy way to get all those flavors into a simple, creamy, fluffy dip (that’s actually healthy too!). Serve with veggies or pita chips. INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces feta cheese, broken into chunks ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, drained of any additional liquid 1 small garlic clove, smashed 2 tablespoons… Continue reading Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Lemon Dip
Most bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts recipes call for holding everything together with toothpicks, but we skip that step. Setting the bacon seam-side down on the baking sheet makes it seal in the hot oven. The maple syrup glaze helps to make each bite sweet and caramelized. INGREDIENTS: 18 medium Brussels sprouts (about 1 1/2 lbs)… Continue reading Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Lemon Dip