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Lunch at Sugar & Twine

I spent a beautiful, although windy, Saturday in Carytown.  My first stop was Perception Organic Spa for a bit of self TLC. Continue reading “Lunch at Sugar & Twine”

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Cottage Pie, you say?

Bake until potatoes have a golden brown crust

I have never made this before… but now I’m hooked.  This traditional style English Cottage Pie is a new family staple especially after a winter like we had this year!The recipe below is a combitnation of a few different takes on the cottage pie, with a few of my own twists through in.  Hearty, meaty and full of flavor; I hope you’ll try this recipe. Continue reading “Cottage Pie, you say?”

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Lemon Chicken with Creamy Caper & Mushroom Sauce

Chicken Scallopini

Feeding a bunch of friends and short on time?  Weeknight family dinner but still want to knock their socks off?

May I suggest this, Lemon Chicken in a Creamy Caper and Mushroom Sauce.  Not only a beautiful meal served “family style”, but the recipe is easy to double and freeze.  Pairs nicely with pasta or rice, or even just a salad on the side. Like things a bit spicy? The cream sauce can be turned up, heat wise, by adding crushed red pepper flakes to the shallots and mushrooms while sautéing. Continue reading “Lemon Chicken with Creamy Caper & Mushroom Sauce”

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Hummus… A very versatile snack!

20130902-120842.jpgHummus is truly a family favorite! With seemingly limitless favor combinations, hummus is perfect for a packed lunch with carrots and celery or as a fun addition to a cheese board at a swanky dinner party. Possibilities galore! Continue reading “Hummus… A very versatile snack!”