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Here are all the tasty things we make while Wandering in Captivity
Looking for a Homemade Butter Tarts Recipe? When it comes to iconic Canadian desserts, homemade butter tarts are the MVP. They’re flaky, gooey, and so ridiculously good they’ve become a staple at family gatherings, holiday feasts, and bake sales across the country. Best of all? They’re easier to make than you think. Here’s your ultimate […]
French Canadian Split pea Soup Is an absolutely amazing winter (or any time) soup. It has a hearty taste to it that will really stick to your ribs and keep you warm and full in those hard winter climates. It is also super delicious. I usually make this soup after I make a Canadian Pork […]
Where did we come up with this delicious Creamy Blistered Tomato Pasta? In the endless groundhog days of cooking for a family of 5, I found myself uninspired and turned to Home Chef, a meal kit subscription service. One of the meals we wanted to try, but didn’t get the chance to became the inspiration […]
Just what the heck is a Canadian Pork Cottage Roll? Sometimes, there is food in Canada that America and the rest of the world have never heard of. It honestly doesn’t happen too often (I see you butter tarts and poutine), but the Pickled Cottage Roll is one of those uniquely Canadian Items. What is […]
What better way to use up some fresh summer tomatoes than with an easy tomato bisque? Classic tomato soup is always such a great comfort food, but it really doesn’t take much more effort to elevate it to a rich, decadent tomato bisque. Since it’s such a huge hit with my kids, I went on […]
This delicious prosciutto quiche all started as nothing more than a quick grab of leftovers in my fridge. It was off-the-hook amazing and now I’ll roast up some Brussels sprouts just to make the quiche. What’s great about quiche though, is that you can easily swap out ingredients based on whatever you have in your […]
Have you ever peeled a pile of potatoes and felt guilty for tossing all those potato skins? Although I frequently like to prepare my potatoes with the skin, there are times I just really want a fluffy mashed potato. It was on my quest to reduce food waste that I stumbled upon roasted potato peels. […]
Let’s get something straight here: this banana bread recipe is really more of a cake than a bread. But it’s absolutely delicious and so easy that my kids can make it unsupervised. In this time of social distancing and quarantine, we also love banana bread as a comfort food. Because it’s really more of a […]