Yogurty Mashed Potatoes and Carrots

I almost never make mashed potatoes, save for Thanksgiving and maybe the one or two times I make shepherd’s pie.  However, I recently found a recipe-with-a-twist – mashed potatoes and carrots from a website called Creating Naturally.  Yes, potatoes and carrots, together.  In one bowl.  As one dish.  Of course, I had to modify it […]

Delicious Roasted Chicken with Honey Roasted Beets,Carrots and Celery

This recipe is great as a main course both for family or entertaining.  Just adjust proportions according to the number of people you have! You will need: 8 chicken thighs, or about two per person 2 tbsp nutmeg 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp dry thyme 2 beets, skins removed (see below) 2 […]

Thanksgiving Dinner- Just for Two

While Thanksgiving dinner is usually a massive affair, celebrated with friends and family alike, sometimes it’s nice to have a quiet holiday meal with just yourself, and your special someone.  During this season, eating turkey is almost guaranteed. And, let’s face it- not many couples can devour an entire turkey dinner between the two of […]

An Asian-Inspired Turkey for (Canadian) Thanksgiving

My family and I just had a wonderful turkey dinner, my first as host.  I bought the turkey earlier this week, and was lucky to find a smaller one – we were only going to be feeding four people (my parents, my husband and I) after all.  The turkey was already deboned and weighed in […]