Homemade Turkey Soup can be a perfect way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey. The leftover turkey bones are simmered to create a flavourful broth and fresh vegetables and pasta round it out to make a hearty lunch or dinner. This broth is especially tasty if you pre-brined your turkey for…
This Portuguese Style Chicken Marinade is one of my favourite chicken marinade recipes that can be done in the oven, or on the gas or charcoal grill. I have used all cooking methods depending on the time of the year, but I think the most authentic flavour is offset grilling with charcoal – but will…
It was a dark and stormy night – and beef stew was on the menu. OK I know that is a little cliché but there is something about a classic beef stew on a rainy, cool night that is the ideal comfort food. It happens to be the first day of Fall today in the…
This is my favourite cucumber salad recipe! So light, refreshing and a perfect combination of cucumbers, vinegar, a sprinkling of dill, a little bit of sugar, and salt. SO simple that it literally comes together in a matter of minutes. This dressing works with any style of cucumber but my go-to for this salad are…
One of the many great things to look forward to summer at the cottage is the availability of fresh caught local fish options. Fresh caught Pickerel is always a special treat we try to take advantage of while at the cottage – or in cottage mode – and this pan-fried Pickerel with tomato relish recipe…
This is a spicy, savoury chicken thigh kebab recipe that is really easy to make. I find boneless chicken thighs are really flavourful and absorb a marinade really well. They take a little longer to cook, but the reward is worth it. This marinade is similar to a Portuguese chicken marinade and has the same…
I was recently looking for healthy, nutritious snack recipes and wanted to make something that was very high in fiber and nutrients. I have always loved dates and enjoy using them in desserts where possible. Dates are very high in protein, vitamins, and minerals and a great choice when putting together healthy snacks. So I…
I love going to the market in the spring and finding fresh local strawberries and just picked rhubarb. This old-fashioned strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe is a great way to use these two ingredients and a wonderful way to top off a meal on a cool (or warm!) spring day. This recipe has a crispy crumble…
