Share White Russian Belgian cuisine Beverages Cocktails Gluten Free Holidays & Events International Low Sodium/No Sodium Quick & Easy There’s a reason why “classics” are called classics. It’s because they’re timeless! When it comes to...Read More Apr 18 by Francine Lizotte
Share Hunan Chicken Asian cuisine Chicken Chinese cuisine Dairy Free International One-Pot Meals Poultry Quick & Easy David and I enjoy many different cuisines and that includes Chinese. Each time we we’ve gone...Read More Apr 13 by Francine Lizotte
Share Classic Vanilla Cupcakes American cuisine Cupcakes Dessert Holidays & Events International Low Sodium/No Sodium Quick & Easy Snacks Once in a while, most of us have a sweet tooth 🦷… some more than others!...Read More Apr 6 by Francine Lizotte
Share Crostini Bread & More Hors d'Oeuvres/Antipasto/Canapés/Dips/ International Italian cuisine Quick & Easy Tailgating Everyone should know some basic recipes like Caesar Salad, Guacamole, French Toast, Spaghetti with Meatballs or...Read More Mar 28 by Francine Lizotte
Share Canadian Butter Tarts with Maple Syrup Canadian cuisine Dessert Holidays & Events International Low Sodium/No Sodium Pies (sweet) Québécois cuisine Quick & Easy Snacks Sugar Shacks As most of you know, I’m from the “Belle Province” which is Québec! Right about now,...Read More Mar 9 by Francine Lizotte
Share Sambal Green Beans Asian cuisine Dairy Free Healthy International Legumes/Beans Quick & Easy Vegan & Vegetarian Vegetables & Sides When I moved in with David who’s now my husband, we were eating out a lot....Read More Mar 7 by Francine Lizotte
Share Manhattan Cocktail American cuisine Beverages Cocktails Dairy Free Elegant Cuisine Gluten Free Holidays & Events International Low Sodium/No Sodium Quick & Easy Vegan & Vegetarian I’ve always loved the classic cocktails… they’re deliciously nostalgic. I think of Mai Tai, Zombie, Dry...Read More Feb 28 by Francine Lizotte
Share Oysters Bienville Appetizers/Mezze Creole/Cajun cuisine Elegant Cuisine Fish & Seafood Holidays & Events International Pork Quick & Easy I was around 11 when my parents introduced me to oysters. I remember that day very...Read More Feb 21 by Francine Lizotte
Share Pizza Dip Appetizers/Mezze Gluten Free Holidays & Events Hors d'Oeuvres/Antipasto/Canapés/Dips/ International Pizza & Pasta Pork Quick & Easy Tailgating Super Bowl is coming up this weekend and if you don’t go out to watch the...Read More Feb 7 by Francine Lizotte
Share Denver Omelet American cuisine Breakfast & Brunch Gluten Free International Low Sodium/No Sodium One-Pot Meals Pork Quick & Easy For decades, I kept skipping breakfast and probably had it less than a dozen times a...Read More Feb 2 by Francine Lizotte
Share Quick & Easy Bok Choy Chinese cuisine Chinese New Year Dairy Free Healthy Holidays & Events International Quick & Easy Vegan & Vegetarian Vegetables & Sides We, humans, are creatures of habit! Stepping away from certain ones can be hard for some...Read More Jan 19 by Francine Lizotte
Share Best Homemade Hot Cocoa Alcohol-free Drinks Beverages Chocoholic Comfort Food Gluten Free International Low Sodium/No Sodium Mexican cuisine Quick & Easy We like to think that recipes from the 18th century are vintage. Think again! Many recipes...Read More Jan 10 by Francine Lizotte
Share Chocolate Martini Beverages Christmas Cocktails Dairy Free Gluten Free Holidays & Events New Year Quick & Easy Vegan & Vegetarian This is it! We’re only a few days away from the end of the year and...Read More Dec 29 by Francine Lizotte
Share Mendiants Candies/Confectionary Chocoholic Christmas Elegant Cuisine French cuisine Gluten Free Holidays & Events International Low Sodium/No Sodium New Year Quick & Easy Snacks Thanksgiving Day Vegan & Vegetarian These last 4 ½ months have been ridiculously challenging for me! Without going into details, I’m...Read More Dec 22 by Francine Lizotte
Share Scallops and Roasted Chestnut Soup Appetizers/Mezze Christmas Elegant Cuisine Fish & Seafood Gluten Free Holidays & Events New Year Quick & Easy Soups & Chowders Thanksgiving Day During the Holidays, we entertain a lot and I like to serve semi-formal dinners which most...Read More Dec 20 by Francine Lizotte
Share Brie en Croûte Appetizers/Mezze Elegant Cuisine French cuisine Holidays & Events Hors d'Oeuvres/Antipasto/Canapés/Dips/ International Meatless Quick & Easy After two years living together, David made a comment – “since I met you, I’ve never...Read More Dec 15 by Francine Lizotte
Share Crispy Ginger Beef Beef Canadian cuisine Chinese cuisine Comfort Food Dairy Free Fusion cuisine International Quick & Easy When people start a new relationship, curiosity takes over and each wants to discover more about...Read More Dec 13 by Francine Lizotte
Share Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Appetizers/Mezze Christmas Elegant Cuisine Gluten Free Healthy Holidays & Events Low Sodium/No Sodium New Year Quick & Easy Salads & Dressings Thanksgiving Day Vegan & Vegetarian Vegetables & Sides I love my salads! I have no problem eating some every day. It’s so healthy for...Read More Dec 8 by Francine Lizotte
Share Pomegranate Molasses Dressing Christmas Condiments Dairy Free Fusion cuisine Gluten Free Healthy Holidays & Events International Low Sodium/No Sodium Marinades & Sauces Middle-Eastern cuisine New Year Quick & Easy Salads & Dressings Thanksgiving Day Vegan & Vegetarian I must confess… I’m addicted to condiments! I have so many condiments in my kitchen; from...Read More Dec 6 by Francine Lizotte
Share Mini Mexican Tortilla Quiche Breakfast & Brunch Elegant Cuisine Fusion cuisine Holidays & Events International Low Sodium/No Sodium Meatless Mexican cuisine Quick & Easy David and I live pretty far away from our families; his are mostly in Alberta while...Read More Nov 24 by Francine Lizotte