Last summer my mom and I made the trek to the Twin Butte Store, infamously known for their Mexican food, we headed down the cowboy trail right as a raging forest fire had started in Waterton National Park. By the time we made it to the store, the day felt ominous, the heat and smoke…
Easy Peasey Sheet Pan Dinner
Friday nights are typically when I’m least motivated to cook. It’s the end of the week, and with summer coming, I’d rather be spending my time outside grabbing some fresh air than in the kitchen. I love a good sheet pan dinner because they are usually minimal prep, cooking and clean-up and it’s an all…
Deconstructed Key Lime Pie
One of my favourite dessert’s of all time is the key lime pie from Rodney’s Oyster House in Calgary. It’s so memorable that sometimes we go there just for oysters and dessert. The last weekend I had enough of the ingredients at the house to make this last minute treat for guests. Serving it in…
Ricotta Cornbread Hotcakes
Easter is just a few days away and it’s the perfect time to entertain family and friends with a hearty and spring inspired brunch! A spin off the classic pancakes, these ricotta cornbread hotcakes are gluten free but still flavourful and full of moisture with the help of the ricotta cheese. I found I liked…
Sweet Potato and Egg Bake
Truth be-known, breakfast can be the best and worst meal of the day for me. Try as I might, I’m just not one of those types that wakes up and has to have breakfast ASAP. I like to take my time, I like to think about my mood and what I feel like eating that…
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I’m not sure how this Buffalo Chicken dip has eluded me for so many years. A few friends had suggested it and even sent me the recipe to try on numerous occasions stating how divine it was. Finally at New Years a friend had made it and brought it to the party and it was…