I love to cook and bake, but some days you just need to take a shortcut. Today is definitely a strawberry shortcake shortcut day. (Shortcake shortcut...is that alliteration?) Yesterday, because I have been craving strawberry shortcake, we picked up a couple of boxes of fresh strawberries. I HAD every intention of making biscuits today for the strawberry shortcake...but, it's way too hot and humid today to even think about turning on the oven! We still wanted the shortcake though, so I … [Read more...]
Confetti Squares ~ Recipe
A good friend of mine used to make these squares often and I have always liked them. She gave me her recipe and I would often make them when my kids were younger. Coloured marshmallows + butterscotch chips + peanut butter = happy kids! They are definitely not difficult to make. Just a little melting of butter, peanut butter, and the chips, then letting the mixture cool a bit. Stir in marshmallows, put them in a pan, toss in the fridge and you are done! I let the butters/chip … [Read more...]
Vegetable and Cheddar Frittata
Let me paint you a picture. I am pretty sure you will recognize this picture, most of us have been there at one time or another. It's 5:30 PM, everyone has just arrived home after a long day of...work, school, endless appointments, soccer practice, ballet or whatever, and "everyone" is hungry. You go to the fridge, hoping by some miracle of miracles that something suitable for dinner has appeared, but not a dinner worthy item in sight. Or, maybe there is? Last week, I was that person … [Read more...]
Spinach and Bacon Mason Jar Salad w/Poppy Seed Dressing
I love having some of these made up in advance and tucked away in the refrigerator. They are so easy and let's face it...they're pretty darn cute too! Spinach and Bacon Mason Jar Salad ~ Summer is almost here and that means everyone is spending lots of time outdoors, having fun. No one wants to make complicated, labour intensive meals. We all want something delicious, but it also must be no muss and no fuss to prepare. Check out the yummy layers of dressing, red onion, bacon, … [Read more...]
Corn Chowder ~ Easy & Delicious Recipe
Are you looking for something easy, delicious and a little bit different for tonight's supper? This recipe for Corn Chowder will definitely fit the bill. You probably have all of the necessary ingredients for this chowder in your pantry and fridge right now. This recipe takes under half an hour from start to finish and it is a warm comforting meal to serve on a cold night! Fry bacon until well cooked, remove to paper towel to drain. Discard all but two tablespoons of the bacon … [Read more...]