Another amazing slow cook recipe to get you through these cold winter days and nights. These king-sized meatballs taste even better the day after they're made. Serve with pasta, or halve and arrange in an Italian bun topped with plenty of sauce and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate meatball … [Read more...]
Make-Ahead Beef Enchiladas: Slow Cooker Edition
With an amazing shredded beef centre, gooey cheese and a zesty sauce, these enchiladas are impossible to resist. The best part? This is yet another slow cooker recipe. So the stew-like filling simmers away untended, freeing you up for other things… like homework, laundry or, if you’re lucky a glass … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Warm-Up: Potato, Cheddar & Chive Soup
It is definitely getting chilly outside and for me that means one thing: time to bring out my trusty old slow cooker and enjoy a few hearty soups, chillis and stews. Enter Canadian Living's latest title New Slow Cooker Favourites. This cookbook is packed full of inventive, delicious new slow cooker … [Read more...]
Vegging with Chef Mark Russell
I jumped on the subway after dropping off the little guy at school and headed to the famous and historical stomping grounds of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Only it's been converted to the ultimate Loblaws store. If you haven't been, you should check it out. You'll want to spend some time here as it is a … [Read more...]
Taking it Slow & Low: Coconut Curry Chicken
I've been obsessed on the idea of a slow-cooker for a while. Last week I did it...I bought a slow cooker at the department store that Tracey doesn't like. I swear the service may just be a tad bit better in the housewares department. Anyway, the sales person gave me full confidence saying several … [Read more...]
What a Crock.
After a five-year maternity leave, I went back to work last week. It's a huge adjustment and we're all trying our best to find our ways through the changing waters, but it's exciting all the same. One thing that's become crystal clear, however, is that I am going to have to ramp up my organizational … [Read more...]