Pasta La Vista Blondie

Grilled Peach, Crispy Prosciutto, and Burrata Flatbread

I’m on a mission to find the perfect flaky crust. Something that falls between pizza and puff pastry. While I still haven’t quite captured that elusive texture, this flatbread is a step in that direction. A buttery, almost scone like pastry bottom, topped with warm grilled peaches, crispy prosciutto, creamy burrata, peppery arugula and finished…

Copycat Earls Spin Dip

Who isn’t obsessed with Earls Spin Dip? Creamy feta taste without that strong mayo flavor of your traditional spinach dip…this isn’t your parents pumpernickel bread bowl filling (if ya know, ya know). Served with warm ciabatta crisps, it’s a delicious appy to share with friends. So imagine how excited I was when a girlfriend bought…

24 Hour Marinated Chicken Satay Skewers with Savory Peanut Dip

Ever since we went on our trip to Thailand, I have been craving flavors that remind me of our travels. These satay skewers turned out delicious with just a touch of heat that even I could handle. But, and this is important, do not, I repeat, do not rush the marinade process. The full 24…

Smoked Mozzarella & Tomato Bisque

I think it’s safe to say that tomato soup on a cold winter day is an iconic comfort food. This elevated version is quick and easy and oh so tasty. Serve for a light lunch with a side salad and some bread, or it makes a great soup course at dinner. Make sure you have…

Fully Loaded Chicken Tortilla Soup

Do you love tacos? Do you love soup? Well you are in the right place. I remember trying Earls tortilla soup back in 2012 and falling in love with it. This is my twist on Earls version, adding in some spices for depth and corn and chicken to make it a hearty meal. There isn’t…

Mushroom Cheddar Bacon Burgers with Horseradish Sauce

I’m a sucker for a good specialty burger, especially in the summer. What is a better way to kick off a weekend then a good burger, a cold glass of wine, and patio chilling? This one specifically, the hubby requests again and again. The weekend is almost upon us so I thought I would share…

Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Mason Jars

These are always a huge hit at barbecues, single serve. This recipe makes 10 250 ml Mason jars or 20 125 ml Mason jars if you want to go bite-sized! Toss the FudgeeOs into a food processor or high powered blender. Blend until almost a paste. Add in one brick of cream cheese and blend…

Hidden Veggie Shepherds Pie

It’s spring here in Alberta but you wouldn’t know it from the weather. One day I’m barbecuing and sunbathing and the next day I’m huddling under blankets watching it snow. So sue me if I’ve been craving comfort food when every other blog is getting excited about spring dishes. Shepherds Pie is one of my…

Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast

If I could eat fruity cream cheese danishes for every breakfast, let me tell you, I would. But we still have a wedding coming up and that much sugar makes me feel sick. So I’ve been whipping up these high protein low sugar french toasts instead. I prepare these ahead of time and then throw…

Cheddar & Sun-dried Tomato Protein Bagels

I have a bagel obsession. I’m not kidding, if I could I would eat one at every meal. They are so versatile. Savory or sweet, with butter or cream cheese, as a sandwich or pizza. I’d eat one every meal of the day if I could. However, this was a problem when I first started…