Creamy Cheesy Grits

Time: 20 minutes “Hold on tight and let the flight begin” – words from the theme song of one of my favorite James Bond movies – Roger Moore is my favorite Bond… These creamy cheesy grits are amazing for breakfast, brunch or a side dish. For a breakfast cheat, you can make them the night…

Shrimp Omelette

Time: 15 minutes “Oh, I could hide ‘neath the wings of the bluebird as she singsThe six o’clock alarm would never ringBut it rings and I rise wipe the sleep out of my eyesThe shavin’ razor’s cold, and it stings Cheer up, sleepy Jean, oh what can it meanTo a daydream believer and a homecoming…

Tapenade

Tapenade Time: 15 minutes My wonderful friend, Maura, made homemade tapenade and brought it for us to eat while on vacation last summer! It was so delicious, that I asked for the recipe and have made it several times now. It is easy to make, very healthy and delicious! While I have not been to…

Breakfast Pear Souffles

Time: 45 minutes For whatever reason, souffles are not on menus as often as they should be. For a great history of souffles, read the “Rise and Fall of the Souffle in Modern Cuisine“. I think there is an overall aversion to making them as there is a belief that they are tricky to make….

Zhoug Sauce

Time: 10 minutes I recently had lunch with a friend and colleague at an iconic diner in Edmonton. I had the brussel sprouts with Zhoug… blew my mind! My gift to bring sunshine to your day is this recipe and the one for my roasted brussel sprouts. You will be dreaming of flying on a…

Pulled Pork Breakfast Options – hash or eggs benedict?

Pulled Pork Hash or Eggs Benedict? Time: 15 minutes Music Selection: Colin James – Voodoo Thing You will truly feel that some voodoo has occurred in that you can make two different amazing breakfasts in such a short period of time AND you can use up some leftover pulled pork and/or herb infused potatoes. We…

Baked Plum Pudding

Time: 40 minutes Music Selection: Let’s Go Crazy – Prince This plum pudding recipe is super simple and can be made for breakfast, brunch or dessert! I like it for a breakfast dish, when I have a lot of plums that are ripe. You can make this dish with other fruit, too – peaches, apricots,…

Lucille & Lois’ Waffle Sandwich

Time: 20 minutes Music Selection: Peter Cetera – The Glory of Love My daughter, Lucille, has a best friend, Lois, who lives right next door! How lucky are they! These two young ladies are forever going back and forth between our homes — often raiding the pantry and fridge. One of their favourite dishes to…

Dilled Mushroom Toast

Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Music Selection: Jungle Book – Bare Necessities Dilled Mushroom Toast was a dish my mom made when I was growing up and in my opinion, she never made it often enough! It was so simple and so savory. If you like a creamier texture, then butter the toast and add…

Brocolli Dill Quiche

Time: 15 minutes preparation; 40 minutes baking time Music Selection: Charles Trenet – La Mer My kids LOVE quiche. Not my hubby, but definitely my kids. They especially like it for breakfast. Whenever I make it, they eat any leftovers after school the same day! Quiche can be creative – you can mix in the…