French Dip Sandwiches have become a staple in our house. We have them at least once a month if not twice a month. The funny thing is that up until a couple years ago I had never had a french dip sandwich. My family never …
Steak is such a luxury these days with the price of beef and meat (in general) going up. Which is why Matt and I only eat steak once every 2-4 weeks. We also only eat meat a few times a week. This is in part …
Whenever planning a meal, I feel like the focus is always the meat (if you eat meat), and then the sides are just that, pushed to the side. They are an after thought. Just an accompaniment. But they don’t have to be. I like side …
Buffalo Chicken Dip has been a staple in the Bates house hold. For as long as Matt and I have been together, the Bates family has been enjoying it. This dish was originally something that Matt’s Aunt would make for special occasions including Super Bowl. …
Anyone else love chicken wings as much as us? Chicken wings are in my top three favourite foods, just after bacon and chocolate. If you have been gluten free for a while, then I am sure you know how hard it is to find a …
Two words. Mozzarella Sticks!! If you’re like me and have been gluten free for a long time, then chances are, you’ve probably been missing out on mozzarella sticks for a long time. Before developing this recipe, I actually couldn’t tell you that last time I …
Spinach Apple Berry Salad is by far my favourite salad. We eat a lot of salad in our house. Every couple weeks we have Make Your Own Salad night, and this salad is my go to. We keep a lot of different ingredients on hand, …
It’s January which means we are in the middle of soup season! We actually eat soup all year round, but there is just something about the winter that makes me want to have a big, hot bowl of soup. This Beef Stew is the perfect …
Butterfly Chicken or spatchcock chicken as it is also called, is a very interesting method for cooking a whole chicken. I will be honest and I have mentioned this in the past. I absolutely hate touching raw meat (especially chicken) and this process is not …
Homemade Meatballs are such a comfort food to us. I remember growing up a regularly eating pasta and homemade meatballs. They are a food that almost everyone likes (sorry vegetarians and vegans) and they are so easy to make. When I was younger I remember …