You guys know I'm soup obsessed, but I tend to shy away from home made soups in the summer because the thought of something simmering and steaming up the house for 30 + minutes is not a vibe. With that being said, we had one day last week that barely hit 70 degrees. Unusual for sure, but the perfect opportunity for a satisfyingly creamy soup.

I went with a cheesy broccoli & potato because I had everything handy. Some fresh veggies, a little touch of heat, milk, broth, some simmering, and the starts of the show; broccoli and taters. Once everything finished, I folded in some creamy Boursin and aged marble.

I garnished my bowls with some shredded aged marble and more fresh chives. So creamy and dreamy & such a treat. Head to the RECIPES page.

A nice hash sitch is always a win for a hearty brunch. I decided to whip up a quick skillet hash last weekend and it was so easy and so tasty too. Minimal ingredients, some seasoning, and some perfectly fried eggs.

I started by cooking up some onions and bell pepper until they had softened up a bit. Then, I added some garlic & cubed, frozen hashbrowns I needed to get rid of. I seasoned everything liberally with Primal Palate Meat & Potatoes seasoning & continued to cook until everything was tender with some nice browning action.

To keep clean up minimal, I sent the hash to my serving dish & topped it with aged marble cheddar, wiped out the skillet and returned it to the heat with some butter & EVOO to cook my eggs. Some basting action to speed things up and I served the eggs over the hash with a finishing sprinkle of chives. Easy, hearty, and so delish you guys. Head to the RECIPES page. 

Not going to lie, I enjoyed my Buttery Cajun Cobs so much that I couldn't stop thinking about them and how many other varieties I could try using the same method. That's when I landed on Greek inspired cobs and let me tell ya, just as addictively delish as my Cajun style!

​The corn is baked in a tinfoil sort of package full of butter, pepper flakes, and lemon wedges. As the cobs cooked, I whipped up a Greek style butter with unsalted butter, garlic, lemon, Greek seasoning, and dried oregano. Once that was ready, I brushed my golden cobs right out of the oven and finished by pouring all of the remaining buttery goodness over them.

Finished with parsley and crumbled feta, these cobs were so addictive. I put 2 - 3 for servings because honestly, I could've eaten them all myself! Head to the RECIPES page.

First of all, forgive me for the lackluster photography. After I had finished it, I had every intention of transferring it to a nice serving bowl and getting some fancy shots, I just never made it there and was scooping servings straight from the mixing bowl. It happens lol

Tis the season for good pasta salads that we can have when serving up backyard eats, or for noshing on for a few days at work like me. This one featured fresh veggies, heaps of herbs, Bocconcini, salty, tangy feta, seasonings, Italian style vinaigrette, and gorgeous tri-colour rotini pasta.

After it sits in the fridge to come together, it's ready to serve up. Serve alongside burgers, dogs, or other backyard bbq goodies. It's neutral enough to pair with anything, but still has a wonderful, summery flavour. Head to the RECIPES page.

We've all probably come across at least one version of taco Bell's crunchwrap. I've had them, they're good, but I never really thought they were as spectacular as their cult following would suggest. With that being said, they're super easy to make at home and honestly, I think they're better than the ones at the restaurant.

I used some Mexican seasoned pinto beans and smoky chipotle queso. Then, crispy tostada, Baja sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Folded up, fried until golden brown on both sides, and served with crunchwrap sauce.

Hardly healthy you guys, but certainly better for you than the ones at TB. So easy to make, so much flavour, and they're quick to put together too for busy weeknights. Everyone will love them! Head to the RECIPES page.

I couldn't love fresh corn any more than I do if I tried. While I enjoy it as is, smothered in buttery goodness, I thought it would be fun to try things a bit differently with these Buttery Cajun Cobs. I had an idea of how I wanted to make them and when I googled Cajun Butter, I was bang on with my idea. Look at me go lol

I peeled, trimmed, and halved the cobs, placing them in a tinfoil "bowl". I dropped in a bunch of butter and some lemon wedges, closed it up, and baked them off until bright and golden. The butter was simple too. Butter and garlic, Cajun seasoning, Valentina super hot sauce and lemon juice.

Once the cobs were done, I brushed them with the butter and then poured the remaining all over them. Absolutely freaking addictively delish y'all. Head to the RECIPES page.

You guys know I LOVE trying all of the new plant-based goodies that hit the market. I'd say in most cases, I enjoy pretty much everything. I spotted these new chicken cutlets from Middleton's Plant-Based foods and was super excited to try them out. I had the most magical sandwich in mind for them.

The price point on these was super steep, so I was expecting them to be especially inspiringly delicious. Sometimes you try something after you've hyped it up and it either delivers, or it doesn't. In this case, you'll have to head to the BYPASS or BUY page to get the scoop.

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These sorts of meals are the kind of thing I make when I want something naughty with minimal effort. Yes, I totally prefer to make a batch of chili from scratch, but in this heat? I'm not letting ANYTHING simmer for 2 hours lol

These dogs came together quickly and satisfied that chili dog craving. My fave brand of plant-based dogs doesn't exist anymore, so I went with Lightlife and they were equally as good despite not loving the colour of them out of the package. I used Sprague veggie chili which is a brand I really love with good quality ingredients and no fillers. The queso came from Casa Bonita and had a significant smoky presence.

Dogs, chili, queso, red onions, and spicy jalapenos to finish. Ready in under 25 mins from start to finish, sometimes a quick cheat meal hits the spot. Head to the RECIPES page.

A good sandwich always hits the spot. It has been so unforgivingly hot that I've been looking for things to make that either don't need any cooking, or at least very minimal. That's where my yummy halloumi sandwiches come in.

Halloumi is so delicious and when you fry it up, it gets so gorgeously golden brown. The texture is squeaky and the cheese itself is salty and delicious. I fried up my halloumi in some EVOO until golden on both sides and then assembled these super simple sammies.

Toasted bread of choice; I went with an everything loaf from the market. Once toasty, some butter & mayo, fresh living lettuce, juicy tomatoes, red onions, the fried halloumi, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The sweetness pairs so well against that super salty halloumi. Easy, minimal cooking, and delicious. Head to the RECIPES page.

Is there really a more summery vibe side dish than a good pasta salad? Making appearances at backyard bbqs and get togethers for a s long as one can remember. I mean, it's kind of the perfect side for all of your summer faves; burgers, dogs, anything from the grill really.

I decided on a Greek inspired salad because I had my favourite Greek dressing from Le Grec in the fridge. I boiled off some rotini pasta until tender but not mushy, and then strained and cooled that off. Then, fresh veggies and herbs join the pasta party along with a heap of tangy, salty feta cheese. Dress, toss, and refrigerate until service.

I skipped the olives this time because I didn't have them, but some olives would most definitely go well here. I also thought about adding pickled hot peppers for a nice, mildy spicy tang which I would say would also go if you wanted to add some as well. Quick, satisfying, and total summer vibes. Head to the RECIPES page.