One of my favourite ways to use fresh strawberries straight from the farmer's market. This dessert can use up any fruit you have on hand though, and is a delicious treat in the summer time. Enjoy guys! INGREDIENTS Crust ½ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed in advance [...]
Category: FOOD & DRINK
S’mores Bars
Eating a s'more brings out the kid in all of us. The sticky fingers, the melted chocolate getting everywhere, the need for 10 napkins ... ahhhh, pure bliss. A true s'more is made over the campfire, but if you're like me, finding a fire pit at your disposal isn't as easy as it used to [...]
Parmesan & Black Pepper Roasted Asparagus
I, Little Girl, Big Eats, do solemnly swear, to coat my asparagus in nothing but parmesan cheese and an aggressive amount of black pepper until the day I die, or so help me god. Black pepper itself is 100% an overrated spice. When used sparingly, it seasons food in the most basic way. However, if [...]
The Great Canadian Caesar
As a child, I remember thinking how amazing it would be to visit Ottawa for Canada Day, without realizing that I would one day call our nation's capital my home. On July 1, Ottawa breathes red and white. Parliament Hill almost sparkles in the midst of everyone's excitement as they come together to celebrate the [...]
Orzo Pasta Salad
Hey guys! This pasta salad is a little different from your ordinary bow-tie pasta comfort level -- today we're using orzo! Orzo is a small pasta that resembles the look and feel of rice. It's great as a lighter option for lunch since it doesn't really feel like you're eating a whole bowl of pasta, [...]
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
The other day, I was watching Diners, Drive Ins & Dives on Food Network and it was an episode exclusively on chicken wings...and yes, it was indeed the inspiration I needed to tell myself "Hey, those look easy!". Why have I never noticed how inexpensive chicken wings are??? I managed to score a pack of [...]
Spiced Chips
Let's make this simple, guys. INGREDIENTS Pita, naan, crackers? All good options. (PC mini naan work beautifully) Spices -- paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chilli powder, dash of cayenne, onion powder, salt + pepper Olive oil Set your oven to 400°F. Place your "chips" on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle [...]
The Green Pizza
Ah pizza, a quarantine essential. Layered with gooey cheese, crisp pepperoni, and dunked crusts in garlic sauce, right? Sorry to disappoint guys, but I'm actually sharing a "healthier" pizza with you today, 'cause your girl is tired of carby-pizza sweats. When it comes to pizza, I'm a sucker for vegetarian options honestly, but I also [...]
Whipped Feta & Lemon Dip
It's truly as good as it sounds. A homemade dip is a total game changer for entertaining. People just love dips! They love how easy they are, they add a bit of curiosity, they are usually unexpectedly amazing, and hey, at my house? You can dip whatever the heck you want into the dip, do [...]
Homemade Pretzels
There are not many places you can get a fresh pretzel, I know it and you know it. A fairground, maybe a sports event, or a random kiosk at the mall. Either way!! You can make them at home, just like we should be doing since we're all coping with social distancing by becoming master [...]
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