Pumpkin Beer Cheese
Did you miss out on Oktoberfest festivities this year? Are you slightly jealous after seeing all of those pictures on social media of your friends clanging steins of beer together and eating sausages on a bun? Have no fear – with this beer cheese recipe, you can feel part of the party in no time…
Apple & Gouda Stuffed Chicken with Sage Gravy
I love taking a classic dish like seared chicken breast and sprucing it up with whatever seasonal ingredients are available to me. This time around, I was really inspired by tart apples and cozy herb flavours like sage and thyme to create a delicious pan gravy…. because who doesn’t love a pan gravy? I chose…
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy
🎁 LG,BE’s 12 Days of Christmas🎁 DAY 10 Have you ever wondered what the reality of writing a food blog is reaaaaally like? I test and pivot around obstacles that are bound to happen in the kitchen so that you don’t have to endure those yourselves. Although I’d like to think I am the Barefoot…
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter
🎁 LG,BE’s 12 Days of Christmas🎁 DAY 4 Last year for 12 Days of LG,BE, I sprinkled in a few different fancy schmancy proteins since it is after all the holidays…but also because I just love trying new seafood dishes and this one has become very popular for me at home as of late. We…
Homemade Caesar Dressing
I know it’s easier to just buy Caesar dressing but my goodness, this version from scratch tastes noooothing like store-bought, and it really doesn’t take that much effort to make either. Highly recommend as a dressing, but also works as a french fry dip, or a sandwich spread (omg, just thought of that and died…
Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Cream Sauce
12 Days of Christmas with LG,BE Day 10: An evening winter grill, anyone? I got really luxe with my lobster fettuccine earlier this week, but I also figured it’s pretty fair to share a luxe ‘turf’ option too. In my boyfriend’s opinion? That always means FILET + since I’m the ‘mastermind behind flavour’ according to…
Lemon Thyme Gravy from Scratch
12 Days of Christmas with LG,BE Day 5: Also known as your roast chicken dinner’s very best bud. If you ever throw out the drippings from any roast turkey, chicken, beef, pork dish, whatever it may be — you will forever be on my naughty list. First of all… how could you? Second…. you get…
Baked Citrus Salmon with Avocado Salsa
12 Days of Christmas with LG,BE Day 4: Winter dishes are usually portrayed as hearty stews, comforting casseroles, or meat-heavy classics…. but I’m here to expand your perspective my friends! Salmon is a delicious fish that’s just as adaptable for winter-eating as us Canadians are throughout the seasons. Salmon has this richness from all of…
The BEST Bolognese
The classic meat-based tomato sauce for all your pasta nights just got an edit!! (Hint: it includes cooking with wine, like all good things should!!) INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil1 package of lean ground beef1 medium white onion, diced 5-6 large cloves of garlic, finely minced 2 cans of tomato paste 1 cup of beef…
Creamy Hummus
I am no hummus expert and I don’t plan on being one, but I will gladly smother this stuff on anything. Can you be an expert on that? Cookie + Kate’s recipe for the best hummus has so much wonderful information already set up that I 100% recommend going to her blog to follow the…
Lemon Aioli
This aioli is g l o r i u s. It’s great on burgers, it’s great with grilled vegetables, it’s great with seafood or grilled shrimps, and it is absolutely perfect as a sandwich sauce too. Yup.. I went there. INGREDIENTS juice of half a lemon2-3 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 cup of mayo1/8 tsp of…
Pineapple Cilantro Salsa with Grilled Chicken
Plain grilled chicken: Plain grilled chicken with pineapple cilantro salsa: For the days when we can’t be whisked away to a tropical island, this fun and vibrant pineapple salsa really does the trick. Salsa is meant to generate flavour and freshen an otherwise bland or boring meal. Salsas are super easy to make IMO, and…
Apple + Shallot Compote
As much as I love homemade cranberry sauce during the holidays, I can’t resist trying out twists on highly esteemed classics, and though some may think, “BUT YOU CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE CRANBERRIES,” I assure you with this recipe? You will not miss them. This fruit compote goes well with leaner cuts of protein such…
Roast Pork Tenderloin + Herby Pan Gravy
My rule when it comes to big family gatherings is that until I’m the one who will be hosting everyone, I will only then worry that I have never cooked a whole turkey or a honey glazed ham, or anything significant like that in my life. And I don’t plan on doing it…”just for fun”…
Little Girl, Big Eats 