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Here is where you'll find all the posts on how to grow, preserve and cook.


Caesar Dressing with Greek Yogurt
Who doesn't want to learn how to make a homemade Caesar dressing that’s lightened up with Greek yogurt, skips the eggs, and can be ready to go in about 5 minutes? Talk about fast and delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used non-fat) 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 3-4 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons anchovy paste 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon

Terri Windover
Jul 12, 20201 min read


Beef Tortellini Soup
This Beef Tortellini Soup is the one. Like I mean THE ONE. Even my guy who is not a huge soup fan (I know, I should leave him, but he...

Terri Windover
Feb 1, 20191 min read


Chipotle Honey Dressing
This chipotle honey dressing is perfect for salads, marinades, roasted veggies, tacos and whatever else you can dream up! The incredible...

Terri Windover
Jun 11, 20181 min read


BACON WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENOS
These are so frigging tasty! The dip is great as a stand alone but when added to the Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños it's simply divine....

Terri Windover
May 30, 20182 min read


Cheese and Charcuterie Boards
There’s not much I like better than a well laid out Cheese and Charcuterie Board. I’m a lover of all things cheese and olive as well as...

Terri Windover
May 26, 20181 min read


Hey mon it’s Mule time.
I stopped in at a local eatery here in Fort McMurray called Chez Max. If you haven’t had the pleasure of 1) eating their amazing food or...

Terri Windover
May 12, 20181 min read


Watermelon Fresca
Calling all watermelon lovers. Oh yeah, all you tequila lovers can join us too! INGREDIENTS: 2 oz Tequila 4 oz Watermelon Chopped and...

Terri Windover
Apr 26, 20181 min read


Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette
This classic balsamic vinaigrette with maple has always been one of my favourite dressings. It's such a versatile recipe and can be used...

Terri Windover
Apr 14, 20181 min read


Homemade Buttermilk
There’s nothing more annoying than when a recipe calls for a half or a cup of buttermilk.  If you buy a carton you usually end up...

Terri Windover
Feb 15, 20181 min read


Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch
The first time I made homemade soup from scratch it literally changed my life. Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration, but I never buy...

Terri Windover
Feb 14, 20182 min read


Smokey Mustard Ham
I took a chance on a new ham recipe for Thanksgiving this year. I usually don’t mess around with untried recipes on the holidays but I...

Terri Windover
Oct 9, 20172 min read


One Pot Taco Pasta
What I love most about this One Pot Taco Pasta is how pretty and colorful it is, because you know we eat with our eyes first. If you're a...

Terri Windover
Sep 26, 20172 min read


Bacon Cheeseburger Pockets
A new, easy and fun way to enjoy your burger. Let the kids help build their own and they are more likely to eat it. INGREDIENTS: 4 slices...

Terri Windover
Sep 20, 20171 min read


Homemade Pumkin Pie Spice
It's fall and everywhere I look somebody, somewhere is adding pumpkin pie spice to something. Well who says you have to wait until fall?...

Terri Windover
Sep 17, 20171 min read


BLUEBERRY LIME OATMEAL MUFFINS
Usually during the summer, I tend to make more dishes in the slow cooker or on the grill.  to turn on my oven. A holdover from my no air...

Terri Windover
Sep 13, 20172 min read


Easy Homemade Granola Bars
Are you sick of the hard to pronounce ingredients in your kids granola bars? You shouldn't need a chemical engineering degree to know...

Terri Windover
Sep 6, 20171 min read


Drying Fresh Herbs Using a Dehydrator
When it comes to drying fresh herbs a dehydrator is the fastest and easiest way to do it. For a cheap cost of a couple dollars a plant if...

Terri Windover
Aug 29, 20172 min read


Campfire Bannock
This campfire bannock recipe is easy to make and will make you look like a campfire chef. You can fry it in a pan, bake it in a dutch...

Terri Windover
Aug 22, 20171 min read


Instant Pot Roast Chicken
My plan of making a roast chicken was saved by the Instant Pot tonight. I forgot to thaw the chicken. Again. Don't even pretend you've...

Terri Windover
Aug 20, 20172 min read


Balsamic Garlic Mushrooms
Roast mushroom are good pretty much any way you make them, but these Balsamic Garlic Mushrooms are just that much better. A super fast...

Terri Windover
Aug 20, 20171 min read
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