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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts
June 13, 2019

What do you get when you cross pulled pork, pineapple, and bacon? Swineapple! This is a fun stuffed pineapple recipe for these hotter months that will make your friends and family squeal. Give it a try!

Pulled Pork Swineapple on plate

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Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 107 Posts
May 21, 2019

This is a low carb alternative to potato salad. It's a great dish to prepare for a potluck, a picnic or to serve your family.

bowl of Cauliflower Salad

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finished Baked Cod
Baked CodDo you only have a few minutes to prepare your lunch or dinner? Here's a great recipe to save and try for yourself. This baked cod will be juicy and deliciou, and pairs great with a side salad for a light meal.

 
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Garlic Pepper Pork Steak on plate
Garlic Pepper Pork SteakGarlic pepper steak is one of our favorite dish. The aroma of toasted garlic is very inviting, and it adds so much flavor to this dish. Usually this dish is made of beef, but is also great with pork.

 
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finished Mini Taco Cups
Mini Taco CupsI love these taco cups for parties, and also for portion control. They're super easy to make and are a lovely 1 to 2 bite delight. I've made these in mini muffin tins but you can use regular sized ones and increase the ingredient amounts accordingly so they're a bit bigger.

 
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Fish in Tausi in bowl
Fish with TausiI've been craving for a different fish dish these days. The summer days have taken me to a lot of roast pig parties. Today I got the chance to cook this simple, but yummy fish recipe.

 
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finished Sour Cream fin bowl
Make Sour Cream from Cottage CheeseI don't often buy sour cream if it's just my family eating, mostly for health reasons. So many calories. Yet, using Greek yogurt doesn't always sit well with some as it's erring on the side of too healthy (even though I love it). Try this amazing sour cream made from cottage cheese! You can use milk instead of heavy cream. I just used heavy cream for a touch of decadence. Either way, you're saving yourself loads of calories, and packing in protein. It also tastes so very good!

 
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Caramelized Onion Balsamic Chicken Salad in bowl
Caramelized Onion Balsamic Chicken SaladThis salad is scrumptious! We call it "Fancy Restaurant Salad". The balsamic sauce is used to marinate the chicken, as the salad dressing, and as the finishing touch to your caramelized onions. Using one sauce for these three different things gives each of them their own unique flavour.

 
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meatballs on plate with mixed veggies
Frikadeller (Danish Meatballs)This is a healthy, different kind of meatball that I make. I liked the addition of wheat germ instead of bread crumbs. I used beef instead of the pork. Any kind of ground meat would work. I got 19 good sized meatballs from this recipe, and it states it makes 12-16.

 
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Bread Chips on plate with dipping sauce
Bread ChipsMy little boy loves to have bread chips on his lunch box. I don't have time to even drop in to the grocery so I tried to imitate his favorite crunchy bread snack.

 
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Ball Cookies
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Ball CookiesMake these healthy chocolate chip and oatmeal ball cookies - perfect for any occasion. Your preference if you want these to be bite sized or standard cookie, not to mention these are kid approved too!

 
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Choco Jelly in glass
Choco JellyCoffee jelly is a unique dessert to serve, especially to those coffee lovers out there. Now I will try to change the concept of coffee jelly into choco for the kids and those who loves chocolate.

 
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Garlic Parmesan Veggie Mash in bowl
Garlic Parmesan Veggie MashThis is an excellent way to use up veggies, including things like the stalks and stem bits of broccoli. Once they get mashed up and dressed up, no one will know they were in there; they'll all be focused on how yummy it is! Not to mention, this is packed full of nutrients.

 
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Mushroom Pepper Beef Bolognese on plate
Mushroom Pepper Beef BologneseThis is a joint recipe from my mother-in-law and myself. When I visit her in England, I always prefer to eat her foods over going out. Thankfully, we make a great team in the kitchen! We made this bolognese after going hiking and it really hit the spot. Even though it's super meaty, it's got loads of veggies and herbs, so it's quite refreshing.

 
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Avocado Basil Pasta Salad in bowl
Creamy Avocado Basil Pasta SaladI made this at my friend's house because we were craving a pesto-like flavour on a hot day, but we did not have the right equipment available to grind up a nice pesto sauce. I opted for items that were already in the fridge to try to mimic the flavours, and used an avocado as the base of the creamy sauce. It only took the amount of time it took to boil the pasta, then was chilled. It was such a delight, that I had to share it with you!

 
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Yummy Italian White Sauce
Yummy Italian White SauceThis great white sauce is quick and easy, with only 6 ingredients. It is great for pasta, pizza, or with meat and veggies. If you are not a fan of tomato sauce, this is a great fit!

 
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Cuban Cornish Game Hens on plate
Cuban Cornish Game HensThis is a nice twist on roasted hens featuring lovely flavours from Cuba! The hens will sit in the marinade for about 4 hours, infusing the awesome spices and making the meat super tender. Baking them on a bed of sliced onions also provides great flavour, and makes a great onion topping once finished. I love these hens alongside roasted veggies and rice. Enjoy!

 
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Spiced Queso Fresco Zucchini
Spiced Queso Fresco ZucchiniI love this veggie dish. It's popping with spicy flavours, cushioned by slightly melted Queso Fresco cheese. Top it with cilantro for perfection. You can swap out the zucchini with any vegetable for a change-up. I've tried it with carrots, asparagus, peppers - all delicious!

 
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Coco-Mango Glazed Palitaw on plate
Coco-Mango Glazed PalitawThis sticky snack is called "palitaw" from the word "litaw" which means float. Its called palitaw because the round flat sticky pieces floats when they are being cooked.

 
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Pork Loin Chops on plate
Tangy Skillet Pork Loin ChopsHere's a pretty simple way to make pork loin chops with a beautiful tangy pan sauce. Even though these cuts are rather lean, you can get them to be very tender and juicy using this method. These chops pair very well with roast veggies, mashed potatoes, and rice pilafs. Leftover, they're great fillings for sandwiches.

 
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Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and Cream on plate
Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and CreamThis was my first go at making a proper angel food cake and I was super pleased with the perfect fluff and texture. It was so smooth and had such a fantastic flavour. I usually opt for the simple pre-made ones at the grocery store baking shops... nevermore! If I can do this, anyone can do this! Do give this treat a try.

 
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Scallion Scrambled Eggs on plate
Healthy Scallion Scrambled EggsOne of my friends is an awesome nutritionist who really knows how to take the "blah" out of healthy food, so I've used his tips to create these eggs. I've always had a bit of trouble loving egg whites. They're generally rubbery, tasteless and dull. This version is really easy to make and results in a healthy, fluffy, delicious breakfast.

 
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Nachos from Leftovers on plate
Nachos from LeftoversNacho is my favorite food with beer. My brother bought cheese flavored chips. I'd like to upgrade it with salsa using these leftovers from last night's dinner.

 
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Pinto Beans in bowl
Instant Pot Pinto BeansYou can make this in any pressure cooker. You do not have to soak the beans. I like the electric pressure cooker because you don't have to watch it. This is a healthy meal and cheap. I got 1.5 pounds of pinto beans at Dollar Tree. I do not eat bacon, so I left it out. I sautéed the onion in a bit of oil.

 
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finished Bacon Roast Chicken
Maple Bacon Roast ChickenThis is a super simple recipe that takes your whole roast chicken up a few notches. The bacon lends to the juiciness of the chicken, and the chicken's skin does a phenomenal job of crisping up the bacon. Brushed with some maple syrup as a finisher, this lightly-sweet savoury dish will be a family favourite!

 
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Ginger Cookies in lined tin
Ginger CookiesI have been experimenting making ginger cookies and quite by accident I left off 1/4 cup of flour. They came out better, thin and crisp with tiny holes in them. If you like the taste of ginger and molasses, you will love this flavorful, cookie.

 
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Grilled Citrus Chicken Drumsticks on plate
Grilled Citrus Chicken DrumsticksMarinate this simple recipe overnight or for 30-60 minutes and have yourself delicious and flavorful grilled citrus chicken drumsticks. This would be a great recipe if you have a lot of lemons or oranges you need to use up (or even have a lemon tree or orange tree).

 
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Bacon Fried Rice in bowl
Easy Bacon Fried RiceThis is a simple way to make a delicious bacon-based fried rice without much hassle. This is a one-pan to table delight!

 
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Plate of Vegan Italian Stir-Fry
Vegan Italian Stir-FryThis is a fast and easy meal for 2 people. The best part is it's delicious, nutritious and under 10 bucks to make. The vegetables are stir fried 'til tender with the Italian seasoning, served over pasta, and meatless. It's very, versatile in that you can use any fresh vegetables you love.

 
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries with stems
Chocolate Covered StrawberriesI love making chocolate covered strawberries because I can control how much chocolate to coat them in, and what brand of chocolate to use (I am a bit picky). Plus, have you seen the prices of a dozen of them from retailers? So expensive! This is really easy to do; a great recipe for all ages.

 
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Beef Ribs on dinner plate
Instant Pot Beef RibsI often don't make beef ribs at home, because it's time consuming to get it just right; where the meat just falls off the bones. I finally tried making them in my Instant Pot and they were absolutely delicious! Totally beat restaurant ribs in flavour and tenderness.

 
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Mixed Vegetable Quinoa
Mixed Vegetable QuinoaWhat's so versatile about quinoa is you could mix anything you have and it'll turn out healthy and delicious. Plus, I had a lot of onions and tomatoes that were going to go bad so this was a great way to use up leftovers!

 
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plate of Ampalaya Guisado
Ampalaya Guisado (Stir Fried Bitter Melon)Bitter gourd, bitter melon or most commonly called "ampalaya" in my country, is always compared to the heart broken. Most people are known to be bitter after a heartbreak. Ampalaya is the most bitter, but better than any other veggies because of its health benefits. This recipe is my favorite ampalaya dish.

 
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Egg on Toast with melted cheese on top
Egg on ToastIn the past, my husband didn't like eggs for breakfast without some bacon to go with it. Now that we have stopped eating bacon, he has found that he loves egg on toast with melted cheese on top. When I first started making it, I burned the toast but he ate it anyway. I have worked on my timing to get this to turn out just right for him.

 
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Baby Kale Walnut Orange Salad on plate
Baby Kale Walnut Orange SaladThis salad came about when we had an overabundance of baby kale and oranges in our garden, and walnuts were on sale for 75% off. How could I not? Packed full of nice textures, sweetness, and savouriness, this is a simple and delicious dish!

 
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Classy Apple Pie
Classy Apple PieMaking a pie from scratch might seem daunting, but it is so worth the effort! When I worked in a bakery at an upscale grocery store, they would feature pies that looked good, yet they came straight out of the freezer. Take the time and love to make a fresh, homemade pie and I swear, the flavor just cannot compare.

 
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Blooming Onion
Blooming OnionThe simplest food you can prepare is in the spice pantry. Find a large onion and you can have instant snack or dinner. Try this very easy and gorgeous looking onion.

 
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piece of Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda BreadThis recipe makes a loaf that is light, moist, and a little sweet. It's perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

 
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finished Japanese Style Grilled Oysters
Japanese Style Grilled OystersThis is a quick and easy way to make grilled oysters at home. This is a version that we eat in Japan. It's pretty simple but has some fantastic flavours. We even make this in the toaster oven with no adjustments to this recipe. Enjoy!

 
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Fried Onion and Green Pepper on dinner plate
Stir Fried Onion and Green PepperMy neighbor gave me a bottle of gluten free soy sauce and I tried it with stir fried green peppers and onions. The soy sauce and vinegar gives the onions and peppers such a good flavor, I have started preparing it often. We love it.

 
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Salsa Chicken over Rice
Salsa Chicken over RiceThis was a fun, easy and very tasty dish to make. It has lots of different flavors!

 
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Tuna Tartare with rice on plate
Tuna TartareThis recipe is one of my favorite because it has a delicious taste of ginger and parsley mixed in with raw tuna fish. This is a simple dish to make and there is no need to worry about raw fish. When you serve this meal, you serve it with lime slices. The fresh lime squeezed over the top of the fish will cook the fish.

 
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Sausage Kale Spinach on plate
Sausage Kale Spinach SkilletMy best friend and I were doing a 2 week low carb and zero bread challenge, so I had to come up with a lot of filling dishes that went by the rules. This was one of them. So full of flavour and textures, I'd eat this even without a challenge!

 
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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (GF)
Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (GF)Finally, a gluten free cookie I love! I usually don't like gluten free cookies because I can really taste the "gluten free" element, but not in these. They have more ground gluten free oatmeal than flour substitutes, and are packed full of walnuts and chocolate chips.

 
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bowl of soup
Creamy Zucchini Bacon SoupI had an overabundance of white zucchini so I thought I'd try to make a soup with it. You can use regular zucchini in lieu of white zucchini for this. I used bacon as the flavourful base for it, then topped it off with crispy bacon as a stir-in garnish. It was so hearty and delicious!

 
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Homemade Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
Homemade Stuffed Shells with Meat SauceGreat tasty Italian dish! Serve it with a salad and garlic bread!

 
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Million Dollar FudgeThis fudge is really rich and sweet! It's well worth it!

 
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iced Cinnamon Rolls
Yummy Cinnamon RollsThese cinnamon rolls can be made any time of the day and in a short time! With using short cuts like crescents rolls and a few added ingredients. That can be eaten warm or room temperature with a great cup of coffee, tea, or milk.

 
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Apple Pie Banana Bread on plate
Apple Pie Banana BreadThis is a delicious cross between a nutty banana bread and a silky apple pie that contains no eggs. I came up with this because I went away for several days and came back to extra ripe bananas, apples, and a fridge with no eggs. I added the walnuts to the top instead of mixing it in the batter so it was more of a crust layer that added to the apple pie qualities. If you use a nut or coconut milk, this will be vegan. Enjoy!

 
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Instant Pot Citrus Chicken with Onion Gravy on tray
Instant Pot Citrus Chicken with Onion GravyThis is a delicious chicken recipe for your Instant Pot. The onions melt away and make a delectable sauce to compliment the tangy chicken.

 
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Banana Walnut Spread on bread
Banana Walnut SpreadThis is an easy to make banana walnut spread that will up your plain toast to make it taste like warm and comforting banana bread. You can lessen or add powdered sugar to your taste. The banana's ripeness also plays a role in how sweet it is. No baking required!

 
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