Fresh homemade salsa is a favourite of ours in the summer. We love making salsa from the fresh vegetables we grow in our garden. It tastes so much better than store-bought salsa. Salsa is great with tortilla chips, tacos or fajitas. The freshness of the tomatoes paired with fresh cilantro and lime add great flavour […]
Mom’s blue juice is what my kids call one of my favourite alcoholic drinks. It is actually known Sex In The Driveway, a refreshing alcoholic drink, that I have come to love. This drink is perfect for a hot summer afternoon or after dinner on the patio and goes great with a barbecue. My Favourite […]
Barbecues are famous for grilled and smoked meat, but side dishes and salads are what complement the meat and complete the barbecue. Potato salad is one of the most popular sides to serve at a barbecue and this Creamy Potato Salad recipe is one of our favourites. This recipe has been years in the making. […]
Who doesn’t love to dip a tortilla chip in cheese sauce? It is one of our favourite ways to eat tortilla dips especially when the cheese dip has been made outside on the BBQ. And this recipe for BBQ Beer Cheese Queso is one of our favourites. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post […]
This Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe is not overly sweet like the traditional dessert, but it is sweet enough to curb a sweets craving. It is easy to make and uses fresh pineapple in place of canned. Vintage Dessert Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a vintage dessert dating back to the early 1900s […]
No barbecue is complete without side dishes to complement the meat. Some of the most popular dishes are salads and one of the most popular traditional salads to serve at a BBQ is macaroni salad. Our favourite easy-to-make macaroni salad has always been Kraft Pasta Salad in the green box. It has been a staple […]
This easy-to-make Double Chocolate Snack Cake is quick and perfect for any time you get a snack attack for chocolate cake. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click these links and make a purchase we may earn a commission. Keep in mind that we link these companies and […]
Vibrant and flavourful, Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts combine the zesty flavour of limes with the aromatic flavours of cilantro. The marinade makes the chicken so tender and juicy. Grilled chicken breasts are perfect for hot summer days, but after a while, you may run out of ideas for flavouring chicken. These Grilled Cilantro Lime […]
Who doesn’t enjoy s’mores in the summer? Well, me, actually. I am not a fan of marshmallows, unless they are in Lucky Charms cereal. But my kids love S’mores. When we are camping, they make s’mores two or three times a day. So I decided to turn their favourite camping treat into a s’mores cookie […]
Steak Marinade When it comes to steak, there are so many different cuts. Some are delicious with just a sprinkle of steak spice, while others are tougher and require a good marinade to tenderize them. This steak marinade is perfect for cuts like flank or skirt steak. It adds flavour as it tenderizes tougher cuts […]