Recipes
How to…Cook: Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit quite like spending a snowy afternoon in a warm kitchen whipping up a batch of Christmas treats. If baking isn’t your forte (like me!), you’ll want...
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How to…Cook: Simple Stir Fry
Stir fries are a great way to get loads of veggies, lots of flavour, and a filling meal without excess fat or spending too much money on take-out Chinese food. Plus, this recipe is so...
How to…Cook: Candy Cane Cocoa
If you’re not big on the holiday celebrations starting on November 1, you might not be psyched about this post. However, if you love the lights, decorations, and seasonal drinks that come around this time...
How to…Cook: Caramel Apples
Mmm, nothing says Halloween like these classic homemade treats. Have fun with your roomies whipping up a batch of this pseudo-healthy treats (hey, they have fruit in them, right?) to help get you through midterm...
How to…Cook: Pita Pizzas
This is another favourite recipe of mine. It’s a way better flavour than your regular microwave pizza, but cheaper and healthier than ordering in. Plus you can customize each serving for whatever the individual person...
How To…Cook Restaurant-Style Nachos
Ever notice how the chewy, soggy, boring nachos you pull out of your microwave just don’t seem to satisfy the craving the way a platter of the cheesy treats do at a restaurant? No worries,...
How to…Cook: Homemade French Fries
Ever feel in the mood for a container of fries without the McDonalds deep-fried calories? Well here is a simple recipe that will allow you to have your fries without all the fat. Homemade French Fries Tools: Potato peeler...
How to Cook: Fresh Lemonade
Working at a lemonade stand all summer has taught me one thing: lemonade is not only better when it’s freshly made, it is so worth the small effort it takes to make it! Squeeze the...
How to…Cook: Salsa Con Queso
Skip the nasty store-bought slop with a list of ingedients that sound like they belong in a chemistry lab rather than on your nachos. Instead, make this quick, easy, and super-tasty fresh salsa con queso...
How to Cook…Perfect Cupcakes
With all the new TV shows following cupcake craftsman and bakery artists like DC Cupcakes and Cake Boss, your typical dirty icing Betty Crockers may not cut it for you anymore. Have you...
How To…Cook:60-Second Hot Fudge/Chocolate Frosting
Ever wanted hot fudge on ice cream but didn’t have time to run to the store? Or wanted to frost cupcakes without the hassle of cooking for an extra hour? This super fun...
How to…Cook: Easy Ranch Chicken
I haven’t done a recipe post in awhile, so today I thought I’d share one of my boyfriend’s favourites. This recipe is simple but so delicious, it makes the chicken moist and full...
What to Eat Before an Exam: No-Brainer Breakfast Recipe
The morning before an exam, it may be tempting to just grab your coffee and go. But, in order for your brain to work at peak performance, you’ve got to fuel it, and the best...
How to…Cook: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwich
One of the first meals I ever learned to cook was a grilled cheese sandwich. But, as we get older, our tastes mature, and a grilled-cheese sandwich just doesn’t cut it. So, here is my...
How to…Cook: Mini Pot Pies
This is the second post in my series on how to cook. The first post covered my favourite recipe websites, which I used to discover this recipe for miniature pot pies. I actually...
Just for Fun Fridays: How to…Make Heart-Shaped Chocolate Pops
Whether you’ve got a long-term boyfriend, a secret crush, or are just enjoying the single life, there’s no reason not to celebrate the season of love and my favourite holiday: Valentine’s Day. With 2 days...