How to properly blanch veggies as the perfect BBQ side-dish.
When barbecuing, the standard side-dish normally involves a few spinach leaves topped with vinaigrette. Not bad, but not great either. Next time you find yourself trotting down the produce aisle, grab some asparagus or green beans instead β it’s time to boil down the facts on a properly blanched salad.
When visiting a friend, do you pack Kit Kat or Quinoa? Beefaroni or beets?
Recently, we found ourselves standing in the junk-food aisle at Loblaws while our health-conscious pony friends meandered around the freshly tossed, freshly spritzed fennel aisle. We were en route to Muskoka β a friend was hosting our company and we’d promised to bring sustenance. Problem was, we were stumped on what to bring.
How to make the best BBQ kebabs in town.
It’s Summertime and thus time to put your BBQ skills to test. But before you go stocking up on frozen burgers and Oscar Meyer dogs, consider this exciting recipe that’s a little more health-conscious: Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki sauce. The Tzatziki’s easy β just head to Loblaws and pick some up along with pita bread to toast. Now let’s focus on Greekifying that Chicky.
A fun theme for any dinner party with friends.
Two nights ago, the Cowgirls invited their artist friends over for a build-your-own pizza party. But knowing only how to open a bottle of wine, we were a little nervous about cooking five pizzas. Turns out it’s easy. Buy crusts (Summerhill Market makes the best ones, so don’t opt for Pillsbury) and fresh toppings of your choice, turn your stove to 450ΒΊ, cook for 15 minutes, and serve.
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