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Halibut Ceviche with Pineapple & Avocado

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Light and fresh halibut ceviche is so full of flavor, easy to make and a great appetizer or meal option in the summer time because no heat is required!  Our ceviche is mixed with pineapple, red onions, jalapeno and avocado for a tropical taste.  Just like one that I had on the beach in Costa Rica! What is ceviche anyways? Basically ceviche is slices or chunks of raw fish, or shellfish, tossed with an acidic marinade, usually plain citrus juice like lime, lemon, or orange juice and then mixed with flavorings. Is ceviche “cooked”? Its not exactly cooked as cooking… Read More

Taco Salad Recipe with Tequila Lime Chicken & Homemade Ranch Dressing

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This taco salad recipe is a go to salad for both of our families in the summer.  It’s easy to make, super fresh tasting, full of veggies and packs a big punch in the flavor department.  Great for those hot summer nights where you don’t want to be standing over a stove or for when you need a quick, healthy, but also delicious dinner for your family. Kevin and I have this salad for dinner at least once a week during the summer.  At least…  And I know Debbie and Mark eat a lot of it too.   The boys love… Read More

Homemade Whiskey Lemonade with Honey

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Whiskey lemonade made with homemade lemonade from freshly squeezed lemons, sweetened with honey rather than sugar, and mixed with a shot of whiskey.  It’s easy, refreshing and made in a pitcher so its easy to share with friends.  I’ll be honest, we don’t drink a lot of whiskey in our family.  There is sort of an unwritten rule around these parts that whiskey can only be consumed in small amounts or bags will be packed and divorce papers will be served.  That kind of thing…  Ok so I’m sort of joking, but sort of not lol.   I’m pretty sure… Read More

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Parmesan

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Making gluten free sweet potato gnocchi is one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday afternoon.  Homemade gnocchi tastes so much better than store bought and its a lot easier to make than you might think.  Grab a glass of wine, put on a rom com or your favorite PVR’d tv show, and let’s make some sweet potato gnocchi. I love watching my shows that I have PVR’d all week while I spend a few hours of the day cooking something that I wouldn’t have time to make on a weekday like this sweet potato gnocchi or this butternut… Read More

Healthy Keto Cauliflower Mash That’s Just as Good as Mashed Potatoes

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This cauliflower mash is a serious win!  I was very skeptical when we decided to make cauliflower mash to go with our stuffed pork tenderloin, but I was totally shocked when I finally tasted it.  It’s fluffy, it’s creamy, and its sooo damn good!  Just as good as mashed potatoes and I love mashed potatoes. What’s even better is that this is low carb so go ahead and eat a bunch.  Fill yer boots.  You won’t feel that heavy carby weight in your tummy afterwards. How do you make cauliflower taste like potatoes? Luckily cauliflower naturally has a similar flavor… Read More

Simple Hibiscus Syrup for Beautiful Floral Cocktails

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A beautiful dark pink hibiscus syrup that infuses a fragrant floral flavor into cocktails or any drink you mix it in.  Its an easy simple syrup that’s perfect for creating pretty pink summertime cocktails for sipping with the girls.  This hibiscus syrup really does make the prettiest pink cocktails.   But that doesn’t mean that men won’t like them too.  Our men, Kevin and Mark, liked it just fine and tried to switch drinks with us when we let them try our hibiscus sangria! What is simple syrup? A simple syrup is just a mixture of sugar and water, usually in… Read More

Summer Corn Salad Recipe with Cucumber, Peppers and Feta

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 Super fresh summer corn salad made with roasted corn, straight off the cob, tossed with fresh veggies, feta cheese, and a homemade dressing.  Everyone loves this quick and easy salad! We are lucky enough around these parts to have some of the best corn in the world!   Im actually not really sure if that’s true, as far as the world goes, but Chilliwack corn is well known as the best around here and we look forward to the little drive thru shacks opening up all over the place selling the sweet corn.  I can even get corn at the gas… Read More

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing for the best Caesar Salad

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Without a doubt, the best homemade Caesar salad dressing we have ever had.  This Caesar dressing recipe is one we make all the time because it’s easy to make in just a few mins and makes an amazing Caesar salad. Use it as a vegetable dip or a dressing for many other things like baked potatoes! We think you will love it too! What ingredients go into a Caesar salad dressing? There are many caesar salad dressing recipes.  Some include mayo or yogurt which are likely very good, but I have tried some of those and they just don’t quite… Read More

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