Shepard’s Pie Baked Potato

Two of any guy’s favourite dishes, at the same time! Let’s take two comfort foods: shepherd’s pie (or cottage pie, to actually be more accurate, since I’m using beef) and baked potatoes and turn them into one handy little meal. This is a great meal to prep ahead, since the filling can be made and … Read more

PICKLED RED ONIONS

PICKLED RED ONIONS Ingredients: 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt Optional add-ins: 1 garlic clove (smashed), 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, or a few red pepper flakes (for heat) Directions: Read more on next page

rock Pot Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 1 small green cabbage, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice) 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme Salt and black … Read more

Fried Cheese Stuffed Doritos

I tried this as a fun experiment with leftover Doritos from a picnic and it became an instant party hit. The double coating trick turns out reliably golden sticks every batch. Ingredients Crushed Doritos: Choose your favorite flavor for a bold coating Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese bring classic snack shop vibes. Make sure the … Read more

Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions

You know those dishes where only half of it actually reaches the table…because you kept taking a taste? Ya. These Parmesan Creamed Onions gets filed in that category. I loved this dish so much, I made it three nights in a row. Ingredients 4 large Sweet Onions, peeled and then sliced ½ inch thick 3 … Read more

Ground Beef with Potatoes

A lover of flavor, I never interpreted the phrase “meat and potatoes” as a compliment. WELL, for neither the first (nor I am sure, last) time, my assumptions have been proven dead wrong. This easy recipe for Ground Beef and Potatoes is all the things I never imagined something as seemingly simple as fried potatoes … Read more