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Wasabi and Citrus Salmon
I love mixing lime with salmon, it gives these salmon recipes a great original taste. This recipe includes Japanese wasabi, you can...

Terri Windover
Jul 12, 20172 min read


Southwest Pasta Salad
This is a super fast pasta salad that will last a few days as it makes a good amount. As you've probably noticed I love anything Tex-Mex...

Terri Windover
Jul 11, 20171 min read


Mexican Grilled Corn with Green Chile Butter
Making beautiful grilled corn isn't as hard as you think. I like to tie a piece of loose husk around the pulled back husks for a pretty...

Terri Windover
Jul 10, 20172 min read


GRILLED MAPLE LIME SPICED CHICKEN
Marinating the chicken in a spiced buttermilk keeps it moist and tender. I love this marinade for juicy chicken thighs and thick pork...

Terri Windover
Jul 10, 20171 min read


Spicy Jalapeño Hummus
Chickpeas are whipped together with hot peppers, tahini, cilantro, cumin and mild roasted garlic. The result is a super tasty, kicked up...

Terri Windover
Jul 9, 20172 min read


Cavatappi with Vodka Sauce
This is one dish that Chelsea Handler would LOVE. I use a good vodka like Grey Goose or my favourite Canadian brand Nutrl because I...

Terri Windover
Jul 7, 20172 min read


Homemade Citrus Salt
It’s amazing how a spoonful of zest can elevate something as simple as kosher salt that is typically used for rubbing or seasoning, into...

Terri Windover
Jul 5, 20172 min read


The Jelly Murders
Sooo, THIS just happened. I had used my new Victorio Steam Juicer on some Pin Cherries I had picked and frozen late last summer. I was...

Terri Windover
Jul 3, 20172 min read


A Backyard Tapas Party
I definitely went the summery route with this spread, but what I love about this is that you can customize it to the seasons and foods...

Terri Windover
Jun 30, 20171 min read


MASON JAR FRUIT CRISPS
I'm in love with these sweet little single-serving fruit crisps. You won't believe how easy they are to make with mini mason jars or...

Terri Windover
Jun 28, 20172 min read


INSTANT POT BBQ PULLED PORK
This recipe is everything I love about classic pulled pork. It’s mouth watering flavour and melt in your mouth tender. It’s packed with...

Terri Windover
Jun 26, 20172 min read


Sweet Potato Chips with Creamy Lemon and Dill Dip
This is my favourite way to enjoy sweet potatoes: roasted in coconut oil, sprinkled with flaky sea salt and served with this creamy...

Terri Windover
Jun 26, 20172 min read


Divine Fudge
I like to coat the sides of the saucepan with butter or oil before I even start cooking any kind of candy because it helps prevent...

Terri Windover
Jun 25, 20171 min read


Bacon Potato Salad
All you have to do to create this potato salad cocktail glass effect is simply dip the rims in lemon or lime juice, and then dip them...

Terri Windover
Jun 25, 20171 min read


Fresh Herb, Olive, and Parmesan Pasta with Pistachio Crumbs
I love when a recipe only calls for 1/4 cup of wine. That means there's 3/4 of a bottle left for me to enjoy while cooking and eating my...

Terri Windover
Jun 25, 20172 min read


Basil 101
Basil is a very easy herb to grow and can be started indoors in flats or outside in the garden after the danger of the last frost has...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20172 min read


Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Potato Salad
I always get a little twitchy making a creamy potato salad on a hot day. I have visions of giving my friiends food poisoning by...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20171 min read


Coconut Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad
This salad is perfect with a classic margarita and a side of lime enhanced baby potatoes. Ingredients: Marinade: 1 pound boneless...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20171 min read


Smashed Burgers With Jalapeño Hollandaise
Perhaps the greatest hangover killer ever invented, this brunch-inspired smash burger has it all: crispy smashed beef patties, a fried...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20172 min read


Lemongrass Mojitos
This ones for my friend Dina. She says she only likes the classic version but I'm working on that :) Ingredients: 2 lemongrass stalks,...

Terri Windover
Jun 22, 20171 min read
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