Category Archives: Shiny Tomato

Cheesy Corn Muffins

2015/01/img_0568.jpgThese corn muffins are the result of pantry cleaning day in my household. My pre-Christmas baking intentions were overly ambitious; I have two bags of flour and a rather large container of sugar leftover. And I found the cornmeal I thought I had but couldn’t find – after I bought more. Continue reading

Cornbread Stuffing with Roasted Yams and Pecans

stuffingcookedNow that Christmas is on the horizon it’s time to post one of our family favourites: cornbread stuffing (or dressing if you please). When it’s Calgary’s turn to have us for Christmas, I usually make this stuffing. Continue reading

Roasted Potato Salad with Grilled Onions

Roasted Potato Salad

This roasted potato salad is a nice alternative to typical potato salad. Roasting the potatoes elevates this salad and the fresh herbs and parmesan give it a bistro-style flair. Continue reading

Spaghetti with Tomato Water, Basil and Garlic

Pasta with Tomato Water, Basil, and Garlic

How can you resist a plate of glistening pasta like this? The buttery tomato sauce wraps itself around the warm pasta like a big ol’ hug. Continue reading