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poached eggs on sourdough & our daughter’s engagement!
Eggs are a staple in most kitchens and they’re so versatile you can enjoy at breakfast, lunch or even as a light dinner. When my children were younger, scrambled eggs were the easiest and fastest way to get food on the table when their growling bellies could not wait 30 minutes. Last Saturday our daughter,…
Read Morelentil soup
The other day it was chilly outside (read: freezing!) and Mr. S wanted to know what was for dinner. After spending 20 years together, there are some things we do in unison without ever thinking about it. We both said at the same time we wanted soup for dinner. A bag of lentils in the pantry…
Read MoreRoasted Vegetables & Sausage
Looking for a Sunday-style roast but without the fuss? As much as I adore a Sunday roast, it’s an all day thing or close to it. Sure, you can leave the roast in the oven and putter around the house or go out for a quick lunch, but realistically, you need to be nearby to…
Read MoreYaki Udon
Deciding on what to make for dinner, day in and day out, can sometimes seem monotonous. Even for a foodie like me, I get stuck from time to time and lose the desire. The other day, as I looked into the pantry to see what would jump out – I stood there for what seemed…
Read MoreChicken Shawarma -easy to make
This chicken shawarma dish isn’t as time consuming as the real MacCoy. A traditional shawarma, originating in southern Turkey, is cooked with stacked, spice-marinated lamb on an upright spit. The shawarma turns and cooks on the spit for hours, basting in its own juices. When ready to eat, the meat is shaved off the stack…
Read MoreRoasted Haddock and Bacon
I really try to incorporate fish into our diet (read: lay off the meat for a while). Sometimes that can be a challenge for me as my childhood memories of fish and tiny bones play havoc with my mind. I can’t tell you how many times I choked on fish bones! Yuck! The only way…
Read MoreCrab Pasta with Lemon
Pasta is one of my go-to dishes when I am either pressed for time or not in the mood to cook. There are oodles of dried pasta varieties available, including a good selection of gluten-free, making it a versatile staple most cooks have in their cupboards. I had a package of cooked imitation crab meat…
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