Maple Candied Bacon
Maple Candied Bacon 3 slices of good quality bacon2 tbsp pure maple syrup Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wrap a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.In a large bowl add the maple syrup and the bacon to the bowl and toss gently with your...Fig Chia Jam
Fig Chia Jam 3 tbsp chia seeds1 1/4 cup water1 1/2 cup figs (chopped)3 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp lavender buds In a bowl mix together the chia seeds and water. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to form a gel, stirring with a whisk occasionally to prevent clumping.Place the chia...Creamy Chicken Stuffed Shells
Creamy Chicken Stuffed Shells 1 box large pasta shells2-3 cups leftover cooked chicken breasts (shredded)1/2 of a small onion (minced)4 tbsp homemade mayonnaise32 oz chicken broth3 tbsp corn starch1 tbsp Cajun seasoning1/4 c Parmesan cheese In a bowl combine chicken,...Caramel Mock Apple Bites
Caramel Mock Apple Bites lb grapes (washed and patted dry, and at room temperature)homemade caramel1/3 c chopped walnutstoothpicks Place a toothpick at the top of each grape.Place caramel in a pan and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.Dip each...Pesto Chicken Couscous
Pesto Chicken Couscous Keep a jar of basil pesto in the refrigerator ? It will guarantee a multitude of tasty meals in minutes, 24/7. Need proof? Try this delicious couscous and chicken mug. 1/2 cup water 125 mL1/2 cup couscous 125 mL1/2 can (5 oz/142 g water-packed...
Japanese Red Bean Ice Cream
Japanese Red Bean Ice Cream 2 cups coconut cream1 cup almond milk2 tablespoon tapioca syrup (can substitute brown rice flour)2/3 cup sugarpinch salt1/2 cup almond milk1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch1 1/2 cups Sweet Red Bean Paste In a medium-sized saucepan, boil the...
Halloween Squid Ink Pasta with Pumpkin & Cured Epidermis
The makings of a grown up halloween dish: seasonal squash, homemade squid Ink Pasta and “cured epideris”. Well this year Halloween was not going to get away with just once post apparently. When I was hunting for black food coloring I came close to using...