There are a few things I really love in life... my family... my pets... good food... turtles candy... pistachios... pepsi... and Jaden of Steamy Kitchen. … [Read more...]
Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad for #SundaySupper
October 7, 2012 by 115 Comments
Hi folks. First of all I need to do something before I continue with Sunday Supper. Okay here goes... HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO MY FELLOW CANUCKS!!! … [Read more...]
Chicken Fajitas for #SundaySupper Mexican Fiesta
September 16, 2012 by 125 Comments
Hi folks. Long time, no post. If you were unaware, I lost my marbles along with my health on our trip out west. So, long story short I'm okay but confused, worn out and in need of medical intervention. I'm hanging in there though and trying to keep my sense of humour about things. I'll fill you in more on the whole ordeal later this week. For now I'd like to turn your attention to Sunday Supper and our Mexican Fiesta. … [Read more...]
40 Cloves of Garlic Roast Chicken for The Shiksa’s Passover Potluck
April 10, 2012 by 52 Comments
Hi folks. Today you can find me over at The Shiksa in the Kitchen. I am participating in her Passover Potluck so I would love you to head on over to check out my 40 Clove Roast Chicken. … [Read more...]
Chicken Caesar Pasta: Guest Post by Generation Y Foodie
March 22, 2012 by 59 Comments
Hi folks! Did you miss me? I took a little hiatus while we were on vacation. I thought since we had not been away for 8 years, and it was quite likely our last trip together with just the four of us, that focusing on us having fun was the right thing to do. I am so glad I did. I think I only went online for about 2 minutes per day the entire time we were away. Some days I did not go online at all. It was a nice break. I shall share my trip with you tomorrow I promise. Today there is a … [Read more...]
Earl Grey Tea….Chicken? Daring Kitchen Cook Challenge
November 18, 2011 by 23 Comments
Sarah from Simply Cooked was our November Daring Cooks’ hostess and she challenged us to create something truly unique in both taste and technique! We learned how to cook using tea with recipes from Tea Cookbook by Tonia George and The New Tea Book by Sara Perry. Okay so while I was tempted to mix the tea with pepsi I refrained. I know I have issues. Moving on. I am not a tea drinker so I rooted through a care package my sister had sent me. Luckily I scored some cool teas. She had sent me … [Read more...]
Roast Chicken and Stuffing
October 1, 2011 by 19 Comments
Hey folks. Okay so I can explain this one. Seriously I can. It's been a long week. So where do I start?I made roast chicken which I do often. I use quite a few different techniques depending on my mood and time. So this time I wanted to share with you how to flip the bird over and brown both sides. So you would think a pro cooker like me would remember to take pics of both sides cooked right. Yah, not so much. I blame the puppy, it's all Malia's fault. I got totally sidetracked by a puppy … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Under a Brick with Peach BBQ Sauce
July 27, 2011 by 26 Comments
So I did this recipe years ago for my Dad and he went nuts for it. Could not get enough of it. I did it a bit differently this time. I may revisit this and make it the way I did for my Dad. But for today I just was starving and wanted to eat. So this recipe was cut short by cheating on the sauce. … [Read more...]
Fruity Chicken Kabobs= Happy Lunatic!
July 17, 2011 by 31 Comments
Hi folks. I told you I'd be back. Well, more like warned ya. Whatever!So I have been busy. I made something a little out there but we love them. Not sure if you will. But you know, whatever!So sit back, relax and put your feet up. Wait...that was me. You can do whatever you choose. Again, whatever.Okay so are you ready for this? You sure? There will be tips at the bottom cuz holey snikeys these things had some zing this time. I think I forgot to dilute the marinade. You'd think I would learn to … [Read more...]
Chicken N Mandarin Salad
July 11, 2011 by 35 Comments
Hi folks. As you well know I have started on a bit of a journey to try to lose a bit of weight. So today I made a chicken salad for lunch. Which is remarkable for three reasons:1. I never eat lunch.2. I made a salad.3. I ate a salad.Yup, progress people, progress. You can check out my weight loss adventure that begins today here:http://losingitlikealunatic.blogspot.com/Or you can skip on down for the recipe from today. But I will hold you personally responsible for my failures and falls off the … [Read more...]
