I spent a lot of time working in the restaurant/bar industry. Over 10 years to be truthful. I worked in the front of the house - bartender, server, manager - but some places where I worked had the policy of training their staff everywhere regardless of their position. That means that I got to learn … Continue reading Restaurant Style Guacamole
Cooking
Tuna Casserole
This is a quick and easy dish that is made for days where the time seems to disappear before your eyes. I would whip this up when I wanted something healthy but I didn't want to spend a lot of time at the stove. I would serve it with a salad. Ingredients: 1 can of … Continue reading Tuna Casserole
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
I always loved to cook! Baking, mmmmmmm...not so much. I was getting more into baking when I was diagnosed with ALS but sadly that never came to fruition. Such is life. When I would bake, I had to follow a recipe to the letter and even then my cakes were flat and hard. I probably … Continue reading Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Hummus
I loved eating Hummus! I bought it all the time but let's be honest. Buying hummus is pretty expensive especially when you compare the price of buying it to making it from scratch. And it's so easy to make! Hummus is a dip or spread made of pureed garbanzo beans (chickpeas) of Middle-Eastern decent. I … Continue reading Hummus
Bean Soup
This is a recipe that an old friend had taught me. It's a recipe from his Mother who is an amazing cook. The Mraz's come from Czechoslovakia. Yes, I know that is not correct anymore. I'll tell you why I say that. We were having an excellent meal at the Mraz's home one day and … Continue reading Bean Soup
Broccoli Salad
This salad is a favorite of mine. I don't know why I didn't make it more often because I only ever made it on the holidays. I really should have made it more often because it's such a simple salad! I didn't always add the bacon, in fact I rarely did. It does add a … Continue reading Broccoli Salad
Garlic Shrimp
I used to love to cook. It was my stress reliever. I would come home from work, have 1 beer - yes only 1 - and go through the fridge and see what inspired me. I would tend to just throw a bunch of things together and see what turned out. The mixing of ingredients … Continue reading Garlic Shrimp
Halifax – Style Donairs
For those of you that have been to Halifax and have had the pleasure of eating a Donair, this recipe is for you. You're welcome! lol Seriously, my Mom somehow found a recipe that tastes exactly like you're standing inside a donair shop after spending the night drinking - or afternoon for that matter! Those … Continue reading Halifax – Style Donairs
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