Tag: Recipes

Canada’s Wonderland Funnel Cakes Won’t Be Missed – Make ‘Em At Home!

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My family and I have been Canada’s Wonderland ambassadors for many years now, but what is more important is that we have also been members of the park for years before that. When I was little we’d visit with my parents annually, and as a teen my very first job was at Canada’s Wonderland. The park has been a huge part of making memories ever since I can remember. One of the things that we revisit upon park opening every year is indulging in their famous funnel cakes. Funnel cakes…

5 Ingredient Mayonnaise Biscuit Recipe

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These 5 ingredient mayonnaise biscuits are so easy, you can literally whip them up in minutes. The recipe calls for simple household ingredients and can be tweaked to any texture your family prefers. My kids simply cannot get enough of these, they ask me to make them all the time. Straight out of the oven, these tiny pieces of heaven taste warm and salty (without the added salt) and melt in your mouth. Go ahead and give them a try, you won’t be sorry. Great for nights when you need…

#KrinosFetaFaceoff Healthy Feta Baked Breakfast Skillet

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Breakfast has never looked so good, if I have to say so myself. I have partnered with @Krinoscanada again and I’m thrilled to tell you about their new #krinosfetafaceoff challenge! They put me to the test and have asked me to come up with a unique recipe using their new Krinos Multi-packs and boy did I invent something delicious! This recipe will have your family wanting it for breakfast lunch and dinner. Feta baked breakfast skillet is especially easy to make since it can be prepared beforehand and eaten at…

Vegan Banana Cookie Muffin Top Recipe

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Bananas are a staple in our home and there always seems to be a few browning on the counter top that need to be used. Finding ways to use up those bananas has become a chore in it’s self around here, if you are anything like I am then you hate to throw out food and will do anything it takes to use up every last bite. After a long internet search for the perfect banana cookie I came across a recipe posted on simplyrecipes.com for Banana Cookies that had really…

Simple Valentine Dinner Ideas Your Kids Will LOVE

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Everyone wants to be the Pinterest mom, the woman who brings it all together for every single occasion with little to no effort. Truth is, it is nearly impossible to pull everyday off with the Martha Stewart flair we all long to have. Some people just have  the ‘it’ factor and some just seem to fake it easily. I am the latter, I pretty much take the easy way out of celebrations and I tend to do it with ease because I focus on the things that (in my opinion)…

Chickpea Vegan Meringue Recipe

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With Easter around the corner and SO many reasons to indulge, I thought it would be best to have some ‘healthy’ alternative sweets in my home so I don’t over indulge on the bad stuff. In my world, nothing is better than a meringue or pavlova – nothing stands a chance to its sweet, crunchy texture and yummy goodness – nothing BUT this copycat version using….are you ready…CHICKPEAS!! Who would have thought this bland yellowish seed would produce a white creamy dessert? Well, get ready because it does just that…

Healthy, Organic & Easy Mealtime Ideas #SeedsOfChangeCA

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With the school rush just around the corner, mama is already stressing and trying to get new ideas for quick, nutritious meals for those after school rushes between homework and the dinner table. I am always looking for easy dinner ideas with sustainable nutritious ingredients for my little monsters and let me tell you first hand, this one can’t be beat! Seeds of Change offers bags of microwavable or stove-top rice flavors that you can quickly warm and serve! Read to eat in just 90 seconds flat – yes that’s right, 90 seconds!!…

Easy Peasy Lemon Chicken!

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I am all about the lemons lately, and I have been experimenting with a number of recipes. So I thought, since the kids LOVE chicken and I love lemon, why not marry the two!! Here is a really easy recipe that is great when you are pressed for time, but want something with a little zest! Ingredients: – 4 Chicken Breasts (cut into strips) – 1 Lemon (juiced) – 1/2 Onion – 2 tbs Olive Oil – Salt/Pepper to taste – Mushrooms (optional) GET READY TO COOK!  1. In a…

Kids Won’t Eat Their Veggies – Zucchini Fritter Recipe!

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Ingredients: -2 medium zucchini -1/2 medium onion -1 tsp baking powder -8-10 tbs whole flour (I use whole wheat) -1 egg -pinch of salt -pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Grate zucchini and onion and  towel dry to remove as much excess moisture as possible. 3. Place zucchini in a medium bowl and stir in the egg. 4. In a small bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt and 8-10 tablespoons of flour. 5. Combine the flour mixture with the zucchini mixture. 6. Add additional flour if…

Warm Caramel Gift Idea #NetfliXmas + #Giveaway!

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The holiday rush means life as you know it is about to get hectic! After all we are just days away from the kids staying home from school and the consumption of sweets will soon take over our bodies. If you are struggling for a last-minute gift idea for that special teacher or family friend, what better way to show them some love then with some yummy goodness made by YOU?Stack up two delicious apples and a cute jar of this delectable sauce a little bow and some clear plastic…