Mom, the Lunch Lady

 This stuffed pork tenderloin looks complicated, but is actually quite simple to make. Served with delicious grilled peaches, this moist tenderloin is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Jump To Recipe The warm weather has finally decided to make an appearance here in Ontario and boy are we enjoying it! We spent the long weekend at the cottage relaxing and getting ready for a glorious summer by the lake. I love being able to get away from it all and enjoy time with friends and family in our little slice of heaven.  While burgers are always a staple during the summer, I sometimes get bored with the same ole burgers for dinner. That's why when I found some beautiful pork tenderloin on sale, I decided it would be a great way to get something different on the grill. I made sure to save a few pieces of bacon at breakfast and looked to see what other goodies I could use to make this the best grilled pork tenderloin ever. Armed with peaches, maple syrup and dijon mustard, I went to wor...

Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday; it doesn't matter what you call it, these pancake recipes are sure to make your day a delicious one! Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday has traditionally been the last feast day, before the start of Lent, on Ash Wednesday. In Christian religions, Lent is observed to remind us of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the dessert. Many people decide to give up something they enjoy for lent, and as a result Shrove Tuesday became a day of feasting, before starting the Lenten season. Pancakes have become the food of choice for Shrove Tuesday, as they are often made with sugar, fat and milk; and are indulgently delicious.  Pancake Recipes Perfect for Pancake Tuesday Traditional Pancakes Pikelets - Aussie Home Cook These pikelets or baby pancakes are a quick and easy treat. They are great for kids or adults and make versatile snack, breakfast or even lunch! Classic Buttermilk Pancakes - What a Girl Eats Classic buttermilk pancakes are...

 Packed with so much goodness, sweet potatoes are so versatile. In this recipe they are paired with savoury spices, a touch of sweetness and a protein packed egg. Paired with toast you have a delicious and healthy breakfast. JUMP TO RECIPE Sweet potatoes are the chameleon of root vegetables. They can be both used in sweet and savoury dishes. They can be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That is probably why they are considered to be a super food. While people use the term sweet potato and yam interchangeable, yams are a more starchy than sweet potatoes and they also have a drier texture. As a staple in most of the world, sweet potatoes have wonderful health benefits. Packed with beta-carotene, potassium, fibre and Vitamin C, these orange gems are a great way to add extra nutrition to your diet. Growing up, my mom never cooked with sweet potato. It wasn't until I moved to Nashville that I tried them at a friends house. They were mashed, sweet and topped with marshmallows. I wa...

Are you looking for Valentine's Date Night Recipes? Maybe you just want a special meal to celebrate the one you love, or for a quiet date night in. These delicious and romantic recipes are sure to make any occasion a special one!  It is 2022 and we are in the midst of yet another new variant in this never ending pandemic. The new variant has forced restaurants to stop indoor dining and schools to switch to online learning. With restaurants closed for indoor dinning, or at reduced capacity, plans for Valentine's day need to be altered.  Many people have decided to stay in and support restaurants by ordering take-out. The closure of schools means that I am off again, until in class learning resumes. So with our finances stretched once again, my SO and I have decided to cook a meal together and enjoy a quiet evening at home, with candles, good food and romantic comedies on Netflix.  I decided to do a round up of recipes, perfect for a Valentine's Day Date Night in, for thos...