A couple of weeks ago I was craving Focaccia Bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip it in. I knew I had all the ingredients on hand so I decided to whip up a batch. The problem, if that's what you want to call it...lol...is the recipe makes two loaves. Our son was home for his vacation, though, so I knew I would have no trouble using both loaves. The first loaf I cut into small triangles and set out with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. I would usually put the … [Read more...]
BBQ Turkey Club with Spicy Mayo
June 8, 2016 by · 289 Comments
Thank goodness summer has finally arrived! Schools will soon be out for the summer holiday, the days will be less structured and mealtime is going to be more casual. I love the relaxed, easy-going vibe of summer! One of my favourite food items to cook with in the summer is Canadian Turkey. Turkey isn't just for "special occasions". I love having turkey in the summer months, it is so convenient and summer is the perfect season to cook, eat, and grill our favorite bird. Turkey is a light … [Read more...]
How to Make a Reuben Sandwich
February 25, 2015 by · 4 Comments
This is one of our go to meals when we are looking for something a little different for dinner, but still want to keep it easy and delicious. One of the number one requested quick dinners by my family is our version of a Reuben Sandwich. I believe that traditionally, corned beef is used as the meat in this sandwich. We have always used smoked meat, which I recently discovered is actually the Montreal version of the classic. I have also often substituted a light mayonnaise for the … [Read more...]
