Cucumber Radish Salad Summer time for me means the days are longer, and hotter and filled with more activities and entertaining than the rest of the year.  It also means I do a LOT of grilling or Instant pot cooking.  Anything to keep the oven […]

Make ahead Easy Parmesan Breakfast Potatoes While I called these Make ahead Easy Parmesan Breakfast potatoes, they are really just gosh darn delicious potatoes.  The fact that they are ready in under 20 minutes makes them even better.   I particularly like dishes that use easily […]

Sweet Coleslaw with Pineapple ? Yes, you are reading this right, Coleslaw with Pineapple, trust me, it’s really good. This unusual sweet coleslaw, with pineapple and cilantro is the perfect side dish for Spring and Summer.  Crunchy cabbage and carrots, combine with sweet bursts of […]

Panko Roasted Asparagus Side dishes for weeknights often seem to be one of the biggest challenges people face when it comes to getting dinner on the table.  Often resorting to canned veg or a quick steam during the winter months, I’m so excited when Spring […]

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & PECANS Not everyone likes brussel sprouts,  but not everyone cooks them with Bacon!  Bacon makes everything better, though I personally love brussel sprouts!  Lauren Keatings new cookbook Healthy Eating One-Pot Cookbook is full of wonderful recipes that can be […]

Traditional Irish Colcannon, but better! Traditional Irish food,  Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Stew, Soda Bread and my favourite, Colcannon!   These are at least some of the recipes that come to mind when we think of Irish food. Of course, there are many more delicious […]

Keto doesn’t have to be boring! This flavorful Keto Garlic Cauliflower mash pairs well with a wide range of beef, pork, chicken, and plant-based entrees. Plus, it comes together in under 30 minutes, so it is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to […]

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole, all the flavour of a loaded baked potato without all the carbs and if that isn’t enough, it’s Keto compliant.  It sounds crazy, I know, but it is true.    Certain types of dairy can be enjoyed on the Keto diet and it’s all […]

This is not just ANY Garlic Cheese Bread, this is Ciabatta Garlic Bread with Gruyere.   This is the stuff dreams are made of, trust me, you want to make this recipe NOW!    The perfect accompaniment to hearty pasta dishes, such as lasagna, spaghetti and […]

If I tell the truth Stuffing or Dressing is my favourite part of any Turkey dinner.   In fact, I like it so much, we normally have 3 kinds when I’m cooking for the family. The Brooks Family Stuffing is part of my half homemade collection, […]