Ooooh boy, Nigella Lawson stepped in it recently didn't she? I mean, how dare she suggest that you use cream in Carbonara?! The food police had a field day and not in a good way. The internet is crazy people, flat out crazy. Not that I'm anywhere near Nigella's celebrity, but I have to tell you this Easy Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe I'm about to share goes a little rogue. Purists beware. Before I get to the real controversial stuff though, here's why I love this Easy Eggplant …
Whiskey BBQ Sausage Kabobs Make Summertime Entertaining a Breeze
I’m not sure how it happened, but somehow last Friday night, I found myself inviting five families over for dinner the next day. When Saturday morning rolled around I wondered what exactly am I going to feed 10 adults, three teenagers and so many kids under 10 years old that I stopped counting? According to my son, my homemade hamburgers were a must for the kids, but for the adults, I wanted to serve something a little fancier, still easy and cost-effective for the …
All-Time Favourite Stew to Fight Winter’s Chill
I loved winter as a kid, and now that I have a kid I love winter again, but during the in-between years winter and I were not friends. Now, I love playing with my daughter in the snow and the hours spent on a toboggan, and even how she "helps" me shovel the driveway. Even more than that, though, I love the comfort food that comes with winter: hearty soups and stews that really warm you up inside. The smell of a pot of stew on the stove or in my slow cooker, especially if it's my all-time …
Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
We are going to talk about eggplant today! Guys, have you ever eaten eggplant? I think it's the kind of food you either hate it or love it. I was always curious as to what it tasted like, being purple and all but once I gave it a chance, I found I totally loved the stuff. Not only did I become addicted to Eggplant Parmesan but I was loving those Italian bakery sandwiches loaded up with grilled eggplant as well. I mean, wow!!! Eggplant is dang tasty! …
Maple Glazed Trout on a Cedar Plank
This Maple Glazed Trout regularly makes an appearance on our dinner table year round. The maple syrup adds a nice Canadian touch, but I really love what trout offers up nutrition wise. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and high in protein, it's a no-brainer. While fresh fish is nice, it's not always the most convenient. I love buying the individually frozen, vacuum packed trout fillets from Costco, so this recipe is ready to go whenever the mood strikes. Feel free to use fresh garlic and …
