This hearty stove top chili recipe is so good, it won my mom an award at a local chili cook-off many moons ago. It is so easy to make and the blend of spices might surprise you, but the flavour is just outstanding! Throughout the fall and winter I often whip up a batch on a Sunday afternoon, letting it simmer for 2 or three hours. It fills the kitchen with a wonderful aroma that adds an extra layer of coziness on a cold day! Why you will love this recipe Ingredients list for ... continue reading...
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Lentil Vegan Chili
Welcome to Flavors of Fall where we celebrate all things associated with fall like squash, apples, pecans, sweaters, football; you get the idea! Ellen from Family Around the Table and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures have gathered 24 bloggers who have over 100 recipes they’re sharing this week in celebration of cool weather and sweatshirts. We hope you find many must make recipes so get your pinning, tweeting, and sharing fingers ready! As if last week wasn't a week full ... continue reading...
Pecan Cranberry Wild Rice
This easy cranberry rice recipe can be served hot or cold and is even better the second day, making it the perfect make ahead side dish! The calendar might say that fall hasn't yet arrived, but Mother Nature says otherwise! Today was an overcast day with a cool breeze and the promise of an even cooler evening. To say I am ready for all the things autumn is an understatement, but all the wonderful comfort foods that come with the cooler temperatures have been at the top of my ... continue reading...
The Very Best Cranberry Zucchini Bread
When I enrolled in the baking program at a local culinary college I was so eager to learn how to make fancy tarts and beautiful desserts. Imagine my surprise when one of my favourite recipes turned out to be for zucchini bread. Not just any zucchini bread, but the very best zucchini bread I have ever tasted! I am a huge fan of quick breads. This Orange Cranberry Loaf is another one that I bake often. They are called quick breads for a reason!! Zucchini bread ... continue reading...
Pantry Essentials for Fall and Winter
Although you wouldn't believe it today since it is 90 degrees in the shade, but it is indeed autumn. And, while I certainly do remember warm days in late September, I cannot recall it ever being this warm at this time of year! None the less, this is the time of year when I give my pantry, refrigerator and cupboards a good deep cleaning and stock up on things I use most in the fall and winter months. Over the next few weeks I will be posting about the kitchen ... continue reading...
Rustic Apple Caramel Tart
Happy Labour Day! For me Labour Day is my unofficial "New year". Time to get back to a routine, start new projects, and get busy accomplishing the tasks I spent the summer months dreaming about! Along with lots of new DIY projects and am enjoying getting back into the kitchen. I am really excited about is starting this month I will be sharing recipe ideas from my Canadian blogging friends under the hashtag #CANRecipe. This month we are celebrating the change of season with ... continue reading...
Baked Potato Bar
Setting up a Baked Potato bar at your next barbecue takes the humble baked potato to the next level! Now that the summer has started our backyard comes alive with a hub of activity, whether it's just our little family or extended family and friends, spending time enjoying a leisurely summer meal is what makes the season special. There is nothing I enjoy more than feeding people. It is a passion of mine to make sure everyone leaves the table happy and full! Tim is always in ... continue reading...
The Very Best Cheddar Cheese Tea Biscuits
Tea biscuits are one of those comfort foods for me. Some of my best memories of childhood revolve around food. I always remember my mom whipping up a batch of biscuits a Saturday evening. They were a favorite of my dad, and we got to enjoy them warm from the oven slathered with butter and homemade strawberry jam. These cheese tea biscuits are loaded with sharp cheddar cheese. They rise up so high and fluffy. I have served these in the cold of winter, warm ... continue reading...
