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Homemade Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits {RECIPE}

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Have you ever eaten at Red Lobster? We don’t go there too often because I don’t eat fish or seafood, but when we do, I load up on their incredibly tasting biscuits! They are so good, I would go there just for the biscuits. I’ve seen many recipes around the web called Red Lobster Biscuits, but the majority of them have boxed Biscuit Mix in them. Call me a biscuit snob, but I prefer to make mine completely from scratch. It really isn’t that much more difficult and that way I know exactly what ingredients are in the biscuits. Here … Continue reading →

Goulash for a Cold Winter’s Day

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Goulash and Dumplings

Goulash is similar to stew in ingredients. Once made, it simmers on the stove until you’re ready to add the delicious dumplings and serve. This is the perfect recipe for a cold winter’s day. Here is how our family discovered Goulash and Dumplings… One day this holiday, my hubby woke up and said to me, “One of us needs to go grocery shopping this morning.” “Oh? Why’s that?” “I’m making goulash today.” “Oh?” “Yup.” “But… you haven’t made goulash before.” “Nope.” “OK.” I’ve said this before, but my husband is a good cook. He has fabulous instincts in the kitchen, … Continue reading →

How to Get a Picky Eater to EAT! #orangenaturals

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Moms, I feel your pain! I get it, I truly understand what it’s like to have a picky eater in your household. I understand the ups and downs of that roller coaster ride, the meal time battles and feeling like a terrible parent when I break down. Without going into too much detail, let’s just say that gag reflexes can be strong in our home. It’s a REAL challenge for the child as well as the parent. I want to also take a moment to address the fact that sometimes a “picky eater” has reasons for being that way. Some … Continue reading →

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

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Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Are you rushed getting out the kids out the door in the morning? And, as a result, are you constantly on the lookout for a breakfast idea that you can make ahead that is healthy, tasty and filling? These healthy breakfast cookies are definitely worth a try. Because they only have a few ingredients, they are prepared in minutes and store nicely for a few days. You can also add a variety of optional ingredients in order to customize these healthy breakfast cookies for you and your family. Kids enjoy eating these Healthy Breakfast Cookies! Our family eats them for … Continue reading →

Leftover Turkey Casserole

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Leftover Turkey Casserole

My favourite leftover turkey casserole is called Turkey Divine. This is a dish that reminds me of my childhood as my Mom made it (and still does!) every Christmas with some of our leftover turkey. Turkey is delicious and nutritious and if you cook a large one, there are plenty of opportunities and ideas for how to use up your left overs. Of course, we always enjoy turkey sandwiches, however in our family we often buy a turkey that is so large we can get many meals out of the turkey leftovers. Turkey Divine Casserole cooked turkey (leftover dark or … Continue reading →

Gift Ideas for Instant Pot Fans

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Have you hopped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet? Many people believe that this is a trend that you don’t want to miss out on. In fact, it may be a trend that sticks around for quite some time. If you know of someone who owns an Instant Pot and you need a gift idea for them, I have curated some Gift Ideas for Instant Pot Fans below. If you lead a busy life, but enjoy cooking OR serving homemade food for your family, it’s definitely time to consider how the Instant Pot might change your life. Now, for those … Continue reading →

Everyday Cooking: New Canadian Cookbook Author Sandra Katanic

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Do you ever set goals and dreams? Perhaps ones that you think are so far out of reach, but you put them out there anyhow? Sandra Katanic of Everyday Cooking is one of those people who inspires others to go after their dreams and to never look back. “Dream and Believe in Yourself” Sandra Katanic Last night, I spent an incredible evening with Sandra Katanic, her friends and family, celebrating the launch of her very first cookbook: Everyday Cooking Real Food | Real People | Real Life. The event took place at Willow Springs Winery in Stouffville in a beautiful, … Continue reading →

Halloween Baking: It’s Time to Get Ready for Halloween!

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Pumpkin Muffins

I love Halloween, but only the cute and fun aspects, not the horror and gore. I remember being terrified as a young child to visit certain houses at Halloween. To this day, I don’t love staring at the scary decorations. In my adulthood, I have embraced what I term the “fun part” of Halloween for ME and that is the pumpkins, black cats and creative costumes. Our neighbour across the street always brings over fun and delicious Halloween baking for the kids to enjoy. It has become part of our Halloween tradition. Do you have any Halloween traditions that you … Continue reading →

Mexican Rice

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Mexican Rice

My husband enjoys getting creative in the kitchen and he is quite good at it too! This recipe for Mexican Rice is an excellent side dish for tacos, fajitas or any Mexican dish. I’m not going to lie either, it’s also a great way to get a bit more veggies into the kids without them complaining – parenting win, thanks hubby! A Mexican Rice side dish can go with many meals: Ribs Beef Taquitos and Taquito Pie to name a few. My kids love rice so much that we could probably get away with serving it at every meal. That … Continue reading →

Healthy Granola Bars ~ 2 Ways

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Healthy Granola Bars

These Healthy Granola Bars are kid and Mom approved and can easily become a school friendly snack too! Oh, and an added bonus, they take less than 10 minutes to throw together and a quick bake in the oven. This Mama can wake up at 6:30 in the morning, and have the breakfast cookie version on the table for 7! Yes, I feel like I wear a super Mom cape sometimes! I am not ashamed to celebrate those rare moments and you shouldn’t be either!   This Healthy Granola Bar recipe can be actually made in three ways: bars, squares … Continue reading →