Two Tasty Ways to Use up Dry Bread

Two Tasty Ways to Use up Dry Bread

February 24, 2010  |  Breads, How-to's, Ingredients, Sides  |  13 Comments  | 

Nothing is more frustrating to me then wasting food. Whether it be because I burnt something, forgot about it in the back of my fridge, made something less then stellar, or simply bought too much of it. Whatever the case, I hate to throw away food. One of those foods that seems to always go bad before it's eaten in our house is bread. One of my largest hinderances to baking fresh bread is knowing that it will probably go stale before we are even halfway through it. And, since I don't like anything to be a hinderance to me in...

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Fruity Red Onion Vinaigrette & A Simple Salad

Fruity Red Onion Vinaigrette & A Simple Salad

February 17, 2010  |  Condiments & Seasonings, Gluten Free, Sides  |  8 Comments  | 

I made this salad for my company over the weekend. I had plans to make a couple different salads but we all liked this one so much that we couldn't seem to stay away from it. Sorry Mr. Caesar, you have been trumped. This is my favourite homemade vinaigrette so far. Most are too oily for my taste, but this one melds together so perfectly it's hard to tell the ingredients apart. I was quite surprised at how fruity the vinaigrette tasted. In fact, I was asked what type of fruit was in the dressing. I suspect that could be in part,...

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Breadstick Twigs

Breadstick Twigs

October 7, 2009  |  Breads, Kids, Sides  |  10 Comments  | 

You know those people that you just know well enough that every time you run into them you have to strike up an awkward conversation? So, you try desperately to pretend that you have not noticed them because you are not in the mood for small talk? I think we all know at least one person like that. Well, today I ran into THAT person and realized that the feeling was mutual. I was on my way to get into line at the bank machine when I noticed THIS person as he turned his face to look in the opposite direction....

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Roasted Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Mashed Potatoes

September 30, 2009  |  Gluten Free, Sides  |  9 Comments  | 

I have a confession to make. I am not so great with potatoes. Don't get me wrong, I love potatoes. In fact, they are one of my favourite vegetables. But, my husband does not appreciate their texture or lack of flavour so making potatoes is a little foreign to me. When I saw some Roasted Mashed Potatoes on Hot Garlic I knew I had to give them a try. Mashed potatoes that are loaded with flavour and no fuss? Count me in! You know what my husband said after digging in? "These are pretty good for mashed potatoes." Score! I probably still...

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