I really don't use my Crockpot often enough. Usually it sits in the bottom of my cabinet, lurking, until it's time to make a pulled pork or something else that you must braise unto oblivion, then tear apart and slather with BBQ sauce. The poor Crockpot is misunderstood. It just wants to be loved like the rest of our kitchen appliances. Sure, it has some quirks like the fact that it hates green vegetables and it's impossible to make a pretty photo of a slow-cooker meal. But it has its merits …
The Best Chicken Salad Recipe Ever
Who ever coined the expression "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen" was obviously standing over a stove in July when they said it. The heat here the last few days has been oppressive (as a good Canadian though, I swear that's not a complaint). When it's this hot though, my stove stays off and I look for light, refreshing, cold meals. That's why I'm sharing the best chicken salad recipe with you, so that you too have a better option than cooking over a hot stove! The Best …
Hello Summer! Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala
There are two things that go hand in hand in my opinion, barbecuing and entertaining. There's just something about entertaining around the grill that makes having people over more fun than usual. Throwing dinner on the grill means that meals are less stuffy, and getting a little sauce on your chin is no big deal. Now that I'm in my seventh month as a Patak's Mom, I'm getting more and more comfortable mixing in a little India. So much so, that I'm now entertaining and sharing my love of all …
