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potato leek soup, comfort food,

Potato Leek Soup – A Rich Decadent Soup for Winter

By //  by Candace Sampson

There is a half a pound of butter in this Potato Leek Soup. Before you run screeching from the room shouting "Those Pleasantville people have lost their minds!", just chill, ok? This soup is like dessert; it's a treat. It's what I deem an everything-in-moderation recipe. Pull yourself together, people, because there's also cream, bacon and cheddar in here, too. Mwahahahahahaha. Before I continue, I should mention that if you are one of those people who wants to de-fatify all the things, you're …

Filed Under: Recipes, Soup Tagged With: bacon, cheddar cheese, comfort food, cream soup, leeks, potato and leek soup, potatoes

mushroom & potato curry

Mushroom & Potato Curry

By //  by Candace Sampson

Houston, we have a problem. Or maybe that should be Delhi, we have a problem. Either way I have a serious addiction now to Indian Food, courtesy of Patak's bringing me on as an ambassador. On a recent trip to Florida we searched high and low for Indian and had an amazing meal from The Clay Oven in Kissimmee and even found some new dishes to try when we got home. Remember that restaurant I raved about? Coconut Lagoon in Ottawa. Well the owner is planning a culinary tour in India and I'm seriously …

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Recipes, Sides, Supper, Uncategorized Tagged With: curry, mushrooms, Patak's, potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes – Make Ahead

By //  by Candace Sampson

I have three words for you. Twice Baked Potatoes.  These Twice Baked Potatoes are going to rock your world. They are absolutely delicious and are the perfect side for summer barbecues. The best part is you can make a big batch for the freezer ahead of time and just pull out what you need, whether it's for just your brood or if you spontaneously invite the neighbours over. Also, did I mention bacon? Amirite? EVERYTHING is better with bacon, including these …

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Recipes, Sides, Uncategorized Tagged With: barbecues, can you freeze twice baked potatoes, how do you make a twice baked potato, make ahead summer side, potatoes, sides, summer, what's in a twice baked potato

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