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"Grilled" Greek Salad

9/11/2026

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I'm calling this my Greek Salad Summer, I just can't get enough. Yes, I've already engaged with some fall pumpkin spice, but summer is NOT over and neither is salad season.

Romaine, cukes, medley tomatoes, red onions, and parsley, tossed in my fave Le Grec dressing and topped with gorgeously golden, fried Gardein Supreme chik'n strips, crumbled feta, and fresh dill. I also always add pepper flakes because there really isn't a dish that can't use a little pop of heat if you ask me.

It's honestly this damned dressing that makes everything so good. It's the best Greek dressing I've tried to date and it's Canadian to boot. It's a win win! Head to the RECIPES page.

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Taco Tuesday - Roasted Tater Tacos

9/8/2026

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This is not my first tater taco recipe, nor will it be my last you guys. Potatoes make an incredible taco filling. Seasoned, roasted to perfection, creamy with a slight char. They're the perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday spread.

I got my beans into a small, covered pot to warm up while I worked on the taters. Chopped and seasoned liberally, then baked in a single layer for about 30 minutes until slightly charred outside and creamy inside. Assembly also couldn't be easier. You can prep your garnishes while your taters are baking.

Corn tortillas, creamy black beans, Taco Bell Baja sauce, roasted taters, diced onions, crumbled feta, zippy, gorgeous pickled onions, a dash or two of super hot sauce, and fresh cilantro to finish. Easy and perfect for weeknight tacos. It's back to school after all, why complicate Taco Tuesday?

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Cheesy Scram Brekkie Sams

9/5/2026

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So, I've been really trying to save my money the past month or so since I returned from Mexico. I'm determined to move next year which means I'm going to need thousands of dollars to accompany me on my move. With that being said, I'm trying to eat more at home and less at restaurants which includes my regular brekkie sams on workout days.

I'm guilty of grabbing sandwiches on the way to work instead of just making them at home. I decided to whip up these cheesy scramble sammies to prove to myself that not only can I whip up something quickly, it's also delish and satisfying.

I fried up some onion & pepper and then folded in eggs with cream and seasonings. Once scrambled, some melty cheddar & toasted muffins with spicy mayo & hot sauce. Quick, easy, cheesy, and available under the RECIPES tab.
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Quick Pasta For Lunches

9/2/2026

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I'd usually make a sauce from scratch if I was making a pasta dish, but every now and again I'm left with an open jar of store-bought sauce that I used for a recipe and don't want to waste. With a few simple add ins, you can make that store-bought sauce ALMOST taste home made.

I fried up some garlic & onions before adding in some Beyond Beef and cooking that down into crumbles. Some tomato paste & pasta water before I added my open jar of spicy tomato & ricotta sauce and more pasta water of course.

I went with Gnocchi Sardi because I love how hearty it is and also, the texture when those noods are al dente is just perfect. Finished with some pecorino and basil, work lunches were ready to go. Jazz up that store bought sauce and head to the RECIPES page.
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Sheet Pan Windsor Style Za

8/30/2026

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I have been having the hardest time lately finding the perfect slice. Windsor pizza is unique to our area and honestly, it's ridiculously good. We almost always have a corn meal crust, and our most recognizable pizza has onions, peppers, canned mushrooms which is exclusive to Windsor, and usually meat of some sort.

I snatched a pizza dough from the grocery store and let that sit at room temp until it was no longer cool. Then, I stretched it out to fit my tray and topped it with pizza sauce, shredded mozz, diced onions & green peppers, canned mushrooms, oregano & pepper flakes. I baked the za off at 450 for up to 15 minutes until golden. Then, I brushed the crust with a super quick garlicky butter and finished it in the oven for another couple minutes.

Once removed, I dusted the za generously with pecorino, sliced, and served. The crust puffed up quite a bit which I didn't mind, but you could always do a larger tray to keep it thinner if desired. Head to the RECIPES page.

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3 Cheese Tomato Toastie

8/27/2026

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Goods bread is such a wondrous thing, isn't it? I quickly became obsessed with this Cheese & Onion Sourdough loaf I picked up from the grocery store and snatch one up every time I find it. It's soft and somehow still perfectly dense & hearty, cheesy, and just addictively tasty.

It also happens to be the perfect vessel for the perfect cheesy snack. I grilled a nice, thick slice until golden on both sides and then slathered it in Boursin, sliced toms, shredded marble, and broiled until melty. Then, I simply finished with some gorgeous pickled onions, finely shredded pecorino, and some torn basil.

This is where it's at for snack time. Absolutely satisfying, cheesy deliciousness, and so easy to put together. Head to the RECIPES page.

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Smashed Meatball Toasties

8/25/2026

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Y'all, these were so addictively delicious and so easy to make. I had a hankering for meatballs after seeing a friend's post on Instagram, and I just so happened to have everything I needed for this recipe, including the yummiest, fresh local Vienna Sourdough. Perfect bread for this recipe because it's hearty and dense.

I whipped up a batch of Beyond Meat Meatballs and while those baked off, I heated up some sauce until bubbly. Once the meatballs were baked off, I grilled up some gorgeous, local Vienna Sourdough until golden and crisp & gave them a garlic rub down. Then, smashed meatballs on top, a little saucy action, chili oil, herbs, and a generous dusting of finely shredded pecorino.

The toast holds up well and is the perfect vessel. So tasty, so easy to put together for a weeknight meal, and ready for y'all under the RECIPES tab.

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Chunky Leafless Greek

8/23/2026

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While you typically see a Greek salad served with lettuce, traditionally, you would only see a bed of chunky, gorgeous fresh vegetables. You also wouldn't find a Greek dressing, more so a drizzle of good Olive Oil, some vinegar, and dried oregano. This allows those gorgeous veggies to shine and take center stage.

I followed that same idea but went with my fave le Grec dressing. Chunky cukes, toms, bell peppers, and red onions, drizzled lightly in dressing along with dried oregano. Then, topped with chunky avocado (not traditional, but I wanted to use them up), slices of gorgeous feta, a drizzle of chili oil, pep flakes, and more oregano.

So fresh and full of nutrients. Get on over to the RECIPES page and while you're there, take advantage of some of the gorgeous deals for Wayfair's Labour Day Sale Event! 
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Cucumber Feta Salad

8/21/2026

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I have a bad habit of buying the same staple veggies every time I shop. However, I rarely look in the fridge to see what I have left, so I ended up with two whole cukes and no plan. That's where this super simple and delish salad came about.

I used a mandolin to get those cukes nice and thin & evenly cut. Plus, it's so much faster. Then, some onion, parsley, heaps of feta, a couple simple seasonings, and my fave Le Grec Greek dressing. Once I tossed it up, I refrigerated it for 30+ minutes to let that dressing really work its way into those cukes.

This simple salad is delish right out of the bowl on its own, or paired with a variety of mains for a light, crisp, and fresh side. Get in on the cucumber action y'all! Head to the RECIPES page.

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Crispy Crinkle Pickle Fries

8/19/2026

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This was my original idea when I decided to make a batch of gorgeous, quick pickled onions last week. I ended up making a gorgeous toastie and put these fries on the back burner, but finally got around to whipping up these gorgeous loaded fries. 

It all starts with baking off a batch of crinkle cuts. I recommend deep frying for the best loaded fries, but I didn't have enough oil to do so. They were still delish, but you just can't beat golden brown fries goodness. After they baked off, it was time to assemble. 

I doused the fries in this chunky, super punchy Bubi's garlic pickle dip. Then, some tangy feta, crisp, tangy garlic dill pickles, fresh chives & dill, and those vibrant, punchy pickled onions. Such a tasty snack y'all. head to the RECIPES page.

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