Am I the only one romanced by the idea of breakfast in bed but actually find it really impractical? It is so awkward to use cutlery with a tray gingerly balanced on your lap. And if it’s toast, pastries or muffins, I find myself holding the plate right up under my chin as I eat it just to make sure that I don’t get crumbs in my bed. So here’s the thing about this Mini French Toast....

Smoked Mussels If I weren’t feeding a family of four, my shortcut for an easy summer dinner would be to pop the top of these smoked mussels open and dig in, but since I’m cooking for my family, I do the next easiest thing: spaghetti. While my pasta is boiling, I sauté some fresh summer tomatoes, garlic, and these flavor-packed mussels to make an easy sauce. I’ll add some basil and parsley from the garden and a glass of pet nat to toast a dinner well done....

Hefty and interesting enough for lunch, but not so heavy it loses its summery personality. Though mind you, I happily serve this year-round! After a (very!) extended water break, the inaugural Holiday Salad Marathon has resumed! Today – how the French make canned tuna fabulous: Nicoise Salad (Salade Nicoise) Nicoise Salad – or in French, Salade Nicoise – is a classic salad originating from the city of Nice in Provence, France....

Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Oat Options: We like to use quick oats for this chocolate oatmeal cookie recipe as we often have them on hand....

Chris has just been editing the video for this dreamy one pan dinner, and after watching several clips of that creamy-cheesy sauce, we both agreed I need to make it again. Like now!!! Let’s talk Alfredo. I’m gonna look like a bit of a dumb-ass here - but I really thought Alfredo originated in the USA. The first time I heard of it, it was for a copycat version of Olive Garden’s Alfredo....

It’s easy to whip up a big batch of this hash if you are looking for a unique breakfast to feed a large group and fill up some bellies. No one will leave the table hungry if you put big plate of this hash in front of them. Try this one out the next time you have an extra half of butternut squash laying around – you won’t regret it!...

According to Google, there are 433 million results when you’re searching for a Pasta Salad. So what makes this one different? A MUST-TRY PASTA SALAD DRESSING It’s the Dressing. 🙂 It’s a vinaigrette, and it’s made using the oil from the jar of sun dried tomatoes. And it’s not only infused with sun dried tomato flavour, it’s got a bunch of other flavourings as well, all things we love – garlic, herbs, sugar, salad and pepper....

I’ll take it in any shape or form, especially if I can have a whole one to myself. These individual tartlets give the essence of pie without the fuss! These are rustic and casual tarts. Simply thaw some all-butter frozen puff pastry, cut it into squares, and top it with almond filling and peaches. You don’t have to peel the fruit, just set the slices atop the tarts to give them that little something extra-special....

If you haven’t realized yet, we are suckers for all types of salty-sweet combinations. This recipe is no exception. It’s also very simple and easy to put together, which makes it the perfect appetizer! No one wants to slave away for hours to make up an appetizer when you also have to cook the main course. For these delectable little salty-sweet treats, all you have to do is cook up some bacon and slice up a couple of pears....

A classic Philly cheesesteak consists of thinly shaved steak (usually ribeye or top round) and is traditionally cooked on a griddle. It’s a wonderful sandwich. When you bite into it you get the savory pieces of thin steak and melty, gooey cheese. Add in some good bread and caramelized onions and you are in for a treat! It can be served solo just loaded with meat or with sauteed onions and peppers....

Tips For A Super Creamy Smoothie There’s just something extra special about a smoothie that is ultra creamy and almost like a milkshake! Am I right, or amiright!? A couple of tips for creating extra creamy goodness are to use chilled full fat coconut milk and frozen fruit! I like to break my bananas into small chunks and then freeze them. And for this recipe, I used frozen chunks of pineapple as well....

Over the course of a week or two, the brine takes away the garlic’s raw, pungent bite and leaves behind sweet, tangy cloves that are as at home on a cheese plate as they are in sauces and salsas. Pickled garlic is a true quick pickle with no need for canning. In fact, we don’t recommend it, since home canning techniques don’t bring the temperature up high enough to eliminate the risk of botulism when stored at room temperature....

Every year, my dad would fry latkes (pronounced LOT-kuz) in a skillet of hot oil, but it bothered him that his batter of grated potatoes would turn gray so quickly from exposure to the air. So he decided to come up with a better latke recipe. The Secret to Crispy Latkes My father was an engineer with chemist envy, and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t figure out with a little trial and error, so he decided to solve this latke problem once and for all....

This post is part of a series of meals made using Easy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork) that I posted last week. It freezes so well and defrosts quickly, making it great to have on hand for fast meals – like Enchiladas. However this recipe can be made using any pre cooked meat – shredded chicken in particular would be fantastic. It takes a mere 15 minutes to assemble (if that), then just pop it into the oven....

Pumpkin spice milk recipe If you are looking for a caffeine-free drink or no coffee pumpkin spice latte then this warm milk recipe is for you. This is a perfect relaxing drink for any night of the week especially on a cold night when you want a relaxing and a better night’s sleep. With its warming flavors and health benefits, this drink is a must-have this season. It’s caffeine-free which makes it ideal for kids and adults who can’t handle caffeine; plus it can be enjoyed by anyone at any time of day!...

I LOVE how pretty these ruffle bars are! Look at that vibrant pink colour! Totally artificial. You ain’t getting this colour from pureed raspberries. No, these ruffle bars get that pinkish loveliness from raspberry jelly crystals. I got the inspiration for these from Baking Bar - although I changed things up a little by using more coconut, replacing evaporated milk with condensed milk (for that coconut ice flavour/texture) and adding a little milk chocolate to the dark chocolate simply because I needed to use up some of the leftover Easter egg chocolate we’ve still got in the house!...

Risi e bisi simply means rice and peas, and the dish is traditionally made with the fresh new peas of spring. If fresh peas are not available, you can easily make it with frozen peas (avoid canned). Diced prosciutto is important to this dish, although not vital; I’ve seen vegetarian versions of risi e bisi. How much to add? You could go as high as a half pound in this recipe, making the dish more of a main course....

You can guess which one I prefer. Why Roast Beef Tenderloin is Ultimate for Entertaining Here is a perfect example of the latter—a beef tenderloin roast. Imagine a filet mignon, but as roast, one that you slice to serve, tender like a prime rib, but lean. Yes, it is a rather pricey cut of beef; it is not an everyday roast, but one for a special somebody or occasion. My friend Kathi showed me this way of preparing beef tenderloin the other day....

But roasted? Until the edges get all browned and caramelized? Totally different story. When roasted, cauliflower becomes nutty and buttery, but without any nuts or butter. Roasted, it is the perfect vehicle for garlic, olive oil, lemon and Parmesan. I grew up with basic steamed cauliflower, which is fine and good and sometimes all that you need. But if you’ve never had roasted cauliflower, I urge you to try it!...

Overnight brining. We usually roast chickens breast side down to ensure tender breast meat. But with the overnight brining in a roasted garlic and lemon juice marinade, the breast meat was perfectly moist, even cooked breast up. The garlic flavor is subtle, not strong or overwhelming, due to roasting the garlic first. Want to learn how to prep that chicken for the oven? Our guide, How to Truss a Chicken, will show you how!...