My good friend Heather, from Globetrotting Mama, was in town for the Social Capital Conference this weekend. I asked her to join us for breakfast today before she went home. She said she would, but only under one condition. That I go to absolutely no trouble at all for her. Fine. I told her she could pour her own cereal. She said that I was now taking it to extremes. Funny girl, that Heather. I remembered seeing this strata recipe in my special recipe edition of Canadian Living magazine. …
Firecracker Chicken Salad
If you're from Ontario, you know that whenever they release the LCBO magazine, Food & Drink, there's a mad rush to get the current copy. It's a hot commodity. Like most food magazines I get, I rarely throw one out. I keep all back issues because what doesn't necessarily appeal to me on my first perusal might make my mouth water the next season, or as in this case, seven years later. Yup, that's how long I had this magazine stored away. You know how I know if a recipe is a keeper? If I want …
Sloppy Joes
My daughter's had a sleepover last night and I could have ordered a pizza, but that's not really a budget-friendly thing anymore is it? It's actually ridiculous what we pay for bad pizza in this country. Anyhoo, I rifled through my recipes and pulled out an old but delicious and affordable option. The kids loved it and my wallet is feeling like I deserve a trip to IKEA tomorrow. Sloppy Joes 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp salted butter 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped red …
Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches
I found this recipe a few years ago in one of my Everyday Food mags. It's become a family favorite. When we can't get to the BBQ, we cook the flank steak in a very hot iron skillet. Always delicious Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon water 2 carrots, grated 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 4 hero rolls 1 pound sliced Flank Steak with Lime …
Spaghetti with Clam Sauce
February is all about being heart smart, so I've decided to kick that month of right with a recipe that is healthy AND delicious! This recipe is from my mother and she found it in a Heart Smart book years ago. It's become a staple at her house and mine. Linguine with Clam Sauce 1 tsp each butter and olive oil 1 onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (minced) 1 can baby clams 1/2 cup white wine 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 2 tsp each dried oregano and basil 1/2 tsp salt Fresh ground …
