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  • White Peach Sangria

    White Peach Sangria

    It’s been a while since I’ve written a post and with the hot beautiful summer weather we’ve been having I thought it would be fitting to post a cool refreshing drink: white peach sangria. This past weekend I had an extra long weekend for Canada Day and there’s nothing better than spending an afternoon in…

  • Roasted Red Pepper Crostini

    Roasted Red Pepper Crostini

    I have made this recipe for roasted red pepper crostini so many times I can’t even count. It’s one of the top requests  I get from my husband when I ask him for appy suggestions. It’s so simple to make and it’s always delicious. This recipe is also very flexible. I will make this amount…

  • Greek Chicken Kabobs with Veggies

    Greek Chicken Kabobs with Veggies

    Grilling season is upon us! If you haven’t already,  it’s time to clean off your barbecue and get cooking outside. If you’re looking for a simple, delicious and healthy summer dinner, try these Greek chicken kabobs with veggies. We spend most of the summer grilling and it works out great because James will grill while…

  • Tomato and Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Fresh Basil

    Tomato and Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Fresh Basil

    It sure feels like I haven’t posted anything in a long time! I’ve been so busy with work, preparing for and travelling to our annual meeting. But now it’s all done and I can relax and get back to what I really love, cooking (and eating….). I recently made this delicious tomato and beet salad with goat…

  • Asparagus and Mixed Greens Salad with Lemon Fennel Vinaigrette

    Asparagus and Mixed Greens Salad with Lemon Fennel Vinaigrette

    Do you love asparagus? I love asparagus, it’s one of my favourite vegetables. And my favourite way to prepare asparagus is simply roasting it. If you’ve been blanching/steaming asparagus all your life, give roasting a try, it’s so much more flavourful.  Since you’ll be roasting some asparagus anyway, you might as well make this asparagus and mixed…

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