ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

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Rating: 5 out of 5.
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ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

Beautifully simple Roasted Tomato Soup

I simply couldn’t resist buying a basket of fresh tomatoes because they’re everywhere in the grocery stores right now. I can’t say that I’ve always been a fan of tomato soup, but I knew this super fresh version would be a winner. And it was. Few ingredients are the way to go when making a dish as simple as this roasted tomato soup. This recipe truly highlights Ontario’s fresh tomatoes so if you’re looking for something to do with your crop this year, I highly recommend this soup! Pair it with a grilled cheese or throw some croutons in and you have yourself a healthy and tasty meal.

Roasted Tomato Soup

Want to try some other soups?

Carrot Ginger Soup

Healthy Broccoli Soup

Sausage Bean and Kale Soup

Rosół (Polish Chicken Noodle Soup)

Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

A beautifully simple roasted tomato soup
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 medium field tomatoes quartered
  • 1 bulb garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 medium-large yellow onion cut into eights
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp ½ and ½ (10%) cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Place all the vegetables on a baking sheet and cover with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast vegetables for 1 hour.
  • Once they're done roasting, transfer the vegetables to a blender and add the basil and cream. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

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BEEF BULGOGI STIR FRY

BEEF BULGOGI STIR FRY

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BEEF BULGOGI STIR FRY

Such a simple but uber delicious Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry

I love a good stir fry! It’s such an easy way to eat a whole bunch of veggies in one go especially. It’s also a great way to use your veggies when they’re on their last leg. So, please don’t feel like you can only stick to the vegetables I used in my Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry because the options are endless. I got some amazing thinly sliced beef from T&T over the weekend so I decided to use it as my protein. Marinating it in CJ’s Korean BBQ Bulgogi Sauce was the perfect flavour profile for this Miki noodle stir fry.

Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry
Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry

Beef Bulgogi Stir Fry

Thinly sliced beef marinated in Bulgogi sauce over a Miki noodle and veggie stir fry
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g pre-cooked Miki noodles
  • 200 g thinly sliced beef
  • 1 cup Bulgogi sauce I used CJ's Korean BBQ Bulgogi Sauce specifically
  • 1 small onion julienned
  • 1 small bell pepper julienned, any colour of pepper
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1 crown broccoli cut into bite sized florets
  • 5 mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce

Instructions
 

  • Marinate your beef in Bulgogi sauce for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat the sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook your beef 25-30 seconds on each side (depending on your preference), but be careful not to overcook it. Remove the beef from heat and set aside when done.
  • Turn down to medium heat and add in any remaining Bulgogi sauce. Next, add in the sliced onion, pepper, celery and broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes. Add in the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes (depending on how you like your veggies cooked). Turn down to low heat and add in the pre-cooked Miki noodles, Hoisin sauce and chili garlic sauce. Mix in until well combined and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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Keyword beef bulgogi, beef bulgogi stir fry, Stir fry
Sausage, bean and kale soup

SAUSAGE, BEAN, AND KALE SOUP

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Sausage, bean and kale soup

A super hearty and chunky sausage, bean and kale soup

Soup season is upon us and I couldn’t be more excited! This sort of cassoulet inspired soup is one of my absolute favourites. A sausage, bean and kale soup is the perfect step towards fall and I hope you enjoy this quick and flavourful soup this season.

Sausage, bean and kale soup

If you don’t have white beans, why not try black-eyed peas or whatever you have on hand? Also, play around with different kinds of sausages, although I personally like a spicy Italian the best. If you don’t have your own vegetable stock then use a boxed kind or water and bouillon. Last thing, don’t be afraid to add more salt or pepper depending on your taste buds!

Want to try some other soups?

Potato Leek Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

Carrot Ginger Soup

Healthy Broccoli Soup

Sausage, Bean and Kale Soup

Sausage, Bean and Kale Soup

A sausage, bean and kale coup, really just the quick version of a Cassoulet
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 Italian sausages I prefer to use a spicy kind
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 540 mL white beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bunch kale destemmed and cut into small bite sized pieces.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, boil the sausages for 8 minutes. Once done, cut the sausages into bite sized pieces and set aside. Clean the pot to reuse for the soup.
  • On medium heat, add olive oil, and onion. Sauté for 2 minutes. Next, add the garlic, salt, pepper and chili flakes and cook for an additional minute. Then, add the thyme, oregano, basil, tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for another minute. Add the sausages, vegetable stock, and beans. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Add the kale and simmer for another 5 minutes and it's ready to serve!

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CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD

CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD

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CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD

A simple cold creamy broccoli salad…

Perfect for your BBQ this labour day long weekend! I’m a really big fan of cold and raw vegetable salads and this creamy broccoli salad really hits the spot. It’s a little sweet and tangy and is such a great side to almost any meal. I decided to keep it quite simple and limit the number of ingredients, but you can definitely add some cheddar cheese or bacon to this as well. You can also substitute the sunflower seeds for another type of seed or nut, like pumpkin seeds or cashews. Don’t like craisins? Substitute those for some raisins or other dried fruit. All in all you can definitely play around with this recipe, but to keep it simply, follow the directions below!

Creamy Broccoli Salad

Want to try some other salads?

Greek Quinoa Salad

Potato Salad

Imitation Crab Pasta Salad

Creamy Broccoli Salad

Creamy Broccoli Salad

A deliciously simple, cold creamy broccoli salad
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Prep Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads broccoli cut into small florets
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup craisins aka dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1½ tbsp sugar
  • 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl and coat with the dressing. Stir until coated evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

EASY CHICKEN POT PIE

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EASY CHICKEN POT PIE

A quick and easy chicken pot pie recipe

Chicken pot pie made from scratch can take hours to make, but not my easy chicken pot pie recipe! Of course some shortcuts had to be taken and in this case it’s using Pillsbury biscuits. Instead of making your own crust from scratch, this is a really quick and easy alternative, particularly handy for busy weekday nights. I also love the fact that using the individual biscuits easily outline a single serving. Pair this dish with your preferred side and enjoy!

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Using Pillsbury biscuits, this easy chicken pot pie comes together in less than an hour.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 glass baking pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Medium-large pot
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 chicken breasts cubed
  • 398 ml peas and carrots canned
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt & pepper to taste, approximately 1 tsp of each
  • ¼ tsp herbs de provence
  • 8 Pillsbury biscuits

Instructions
 

  • Cube the chicken breasts and boil them in a pot of water on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt 1 tbsp of butter on medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the salt, pepper and herbs de provence.
  • Turn down to medium-low heat and add in remaining butter. Once melted, add in the flour and whisk continuously for 30 seconds. Slowly add in the milk while whisking continuously to form a rue. Once the rue is formed, turn up to medium heat and slowly add in the chicken broth, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Fill the baking pan with the chicken, carrots and peas and cover with the sauce. Be sure to mix it all together so that everything is evenly coated. Bake at the same time as the Pillsbury biscuits. The biscuits must be baked separately on a baking sheet and cooked as per the instructions. Once the biscuits are golden brown, remove from the oven along with the base of the chicken pot pie. Let cool for a couple of minutes and then place the biscuits on top of the chicken pot pie and viola! Enjoy with your preferred sides.

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MEATLOAF STUFFED PEPPERS

MEATLOAF STUFFED PEPPERS

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MEATLOAF STUFFED PEPPERS

Have some leftovers? Why not stuff them into some peppers to make Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers!

I hate letting leftovers go to waste! This week, since I had an abundance of bell peppers in my fridge and leftover meatloaf, I decided to combine the two to make a brand new dish . Even though leftovers were used, I have to say that out of all the stuffed peppers I’ve ever made before these meatloaf stuffed peppers were the absolute BEST. Just goes to show that leftovers don’t have to be boring and can be reborn into a brand new dish.

All I did was combine some rice into my leftover meatloaf mixture and stuff that into some peppers. This super simple main dish and can be paired with any of your favourite sides. A really quick and easy way to make your leftovers into an exciting new dish.

Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers

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Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers

Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers

Never let your leftovers go to waste when you can just stuff them into some bell peppers.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup leftover meatloaf find the recipe on the blog!
  • 4 medium bell peppers
  • ½ cup cooked rice adding 1 tsp of vegetable bouillon into the water you cook your rice in

Topping

  • ⅛ cup ketchup
  • ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 415°F.
  • Cook your rice in water with 1 tsp of vegetable bouillon to add extra flavour. Once done, set aside.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Prepare your bell peppers but cutting off the tops and removing all the seeds. Boil the peppers for 5 minutes. Remove, set aside and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Mix the leftover meatloaf and rice together. Stuff the mixture in your peppers and top with the topping sauce. Bake for 12 minutes and enjoy!

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Meatloaf

MEATLOAF

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MEATLOAF

A classic meatloaf that really hits the spot

I’m a huge fan of nostalgic foods and meatloaf is definitely one of them. Although, it’s funny because I personally never ate it as a kid (it’s just not Polish enough), but making this recipe still reminds me of childhood. I guess it’s from all the American references in most movies that does it for me.

This recipe tastes just like nostalgia and is such a great comforting Sunday meal. Pair it with whatever sides you like and you have yourself a delicious meal to share with friends and/or family.

Meatloaf
Meatloaf

Meatloaf

It doesn't get more nostalgic than this classic meatloaf.
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Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Big and small bowl
  • Handheld food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef extra lean
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • ¾ cup milk any kind, I used almond
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Topping

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In your handheld food processor, chop the onion and garlic until you reach an almost purée-like consistency.
  • In a bowl, add all your meatloaf ingredients and mix until well combined. Put mixture in a loaf pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients and mix until smooth. Cover the meat mixture with the topping and bake for 60 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes and then serve.

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PICO DE GALLO

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Rating: 5 out of 5.
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PICO DE GALLO

Pico de Gallo, the perfect topping to your Mexican dishes

This deliciously fresh Pico de Gallo is so quick and easy to make, why would you spend money on the store-bought version? The perfect topping for all your Mexican dishes, but especially good on tacos and a must on my taco puffs.

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

A delicious and fresh Pico de Gallo that's ready in 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 large ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno finely diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • salt to taste
  • splash fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!

Notes

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Keyword Mexican, pico, Pico de Gallo, salsa
Taco Puffs

TACO PUFFS

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TACO PUFFS

Another way to celebrate taco Tuesday, with taco puffs!

We absolutely LOVE taco Tuesday in our house. In fact, we celebrate it pretty much on a weekly basis because there are just so many options when it comes to tacos. So here’s my take on a taco appetizer, taco puffs! A great two-bite mouthful of taco meat in crunchy puff pastry. The perfect appetizer for your next event.

Taco puffs

Now, if you’ve been following my blog you know that I love to come up with recipes from the ingredients I have in my kitchen. Well, these taco puffs are no exception. We had some Mexican flavoured sausages that I needed to use, so this is what I came up with! If it weren’t for the sausages, I would have probably stuck with ground beef or an imitation ground beef as my taco filling. All in all these tasty little taco cups were a great little treat, especially when topped with some homemade pico de gallo!

Want to make your own Pico de Gallo topping? Click here for the recipe!

Taco Puffs

Taco Puffs

Instead of a taco shell, enjoy this puff pastry filled with taco meat
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Servings 12 pieces

Equipment

  • Muffin baking pan
  • Medium pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Mexican sausages taken out of the sausage skin; or 1 lb of ground beef/imitation ground beef
  • 24 g Old El Paso Taco Seasoning or 1 packet
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 sheets puff pastry
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper and sauté for another minute. Next, add the sausage meat (or alternative) and cook for 7 minutes. Then, turn down to a simmer and add the taco seasoning (following the packet instructions) and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until sauce reduces. Set aside and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Stack 4 sheets of puff pastry and cut into 6 rectangles. You'll be putting one of those rectangles (4 sheets) into a muffin cup. Fill each cup with 1 tbsp of the taco meat filling. Cut some additional rectangles of puff pasty, using 1 rectangle sheet to cover the meat filling in each taco puff. Lightly coat the tops of each taco puff with the beaten egg. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Once done, let cool for at least 5-10 minutes before serving. Top the taco puff with some pico de gallo and enjoy!

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Roasted Potatoes

ROASTED POTATOES

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ROASTED POTATOES

My go-to potatoes are roasted

Happy National Potato day! What better way than to celebrate with my favourite way to eat potatoes, by roasting them! Roasted potatoes are always my go-to. You throw them in the oven, flip them half way through and end up with the tastiest result. The best part? You can season them any which way you want so they’ll be the perfect side to any meal.

Want to try some other potato recipes?

Potato Salad

Twice-Baked Potato

Potato Leek Soup

Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes

Delicious roasted potatoes; the perfect pairing to any meal.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Side Dish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs small potatoes white, red or assorted; quartered
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp herbs de provence

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 415°F. In a bowl, add the quartered potatoes, olive oil, and the spices. Mix until potatoes are evenly coated. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, ensuring to flip half way through.

Notes

Honestly, season your potatoes with whatever you want, to match your meal perfectly. This is my go to classic flavour, so I hope you enjoy!
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