Kale Soup with spicy Italian sausage and white beans is a soul-warming recipe perfect for the cooler month. Easy to make and ready in less than an hour! Originally published September 2013; updated September 2018 Comfort food lovers rejoice: this Peppery Sausage White Bean Kale Soup is for you. It’s hearty, chunky, spicy and full…
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Orange Zest: Tips, Tools & How to Use It
Orange zest is a fragrant, delicious way to pump up the flavor in sweet and savory recipes. These tips, tools and how to use it suggestions will make you a pro (also works with lemon zest and lime zest). Orange zest, along with lemon zest and lime zest, is an ingredient in everything from cookies…
Things to Do in Vancouver BC: Where to Eat, Stay and What to Do
Things to do in Vancouver never end! This travel guide shares great places to eat, a fantastic hotel and things to do! As one of Canada’s busiest and most vibrant cities, Vancouver is well worth a visit. Boasting stunning natural views, an impressive skyline, one of the best food scenes in the country; there is…
Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a comfort food staple. This Middle Eastern inspired version kicks it up a notch with sweet and sassy flavor. Originally published October 2014; updated September 2018 Beef stew is arguably the most classic comfort food there is. A hearty meat and potatoes dish, with earthy flavor, simple filling ingredients. At…
Shortcut Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bars
Shortcut Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bars are an ooey gooey fall treat that are EASY to make! Think oatmeal cookies meet caramel sauce and apples. With apple season in full swing, who doesn’t love a caramel apple treat? We have traditional caramel apples (my version is coated with candy), as well as Cinnamon Candy Apple, Caramel…
Bacon Weave: How to Make, Use & Cook It!
Everything IS better with bacon and a bacon weave proves that! Great for grilling or oven cooking, used on it’s own or wrapping a favorite meat, vegetable or fruit! I learned how to make a bacon weave when attending a grilling intensive course a few years ago and have never looked back. There are so…
Shortcut French Cassoulet: a Peasant Stew You’ll Love!
Cassoulet is a French country stew with white beans, chicken, sausage, bacon and vegetables. It’s a comfort food recipe you’ll love! Cooler weather calls for hearty soul-warming recipes. A long time favorite of mine is Cassoulet, a French country stew that’s hearty, relaxed and brimming with great ingredients and flavors. When made traditionally Cassoulet takes…
