Luscious Lemon Squares

This absolute lemony delight is super sweet, super sour and on a buttery shortbread cookie crust...what more could you want!!  Because it's SO over the top, a small piece is totally satisfying, although it still doesn't last long around here.  Fun to make on a rainy weekend morning. Preheat oven to...

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Breakfast Bliss

This blissful breakfast is an homage to our little brunch spot on the East end where I have enjoyed many Sunday get togethers with my kids over coffee and juicy conversation. It is the salty sweet combo of this decadent concoction that kept us going back for more and here it is... Make a few rashers of bacon....

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BRINE THAT BIRD!

Thanksgiving...Best Brined Bad-Ass Turkey!  The "BBB"...made with love by Dad. Nothing worse than a dried out turkey, and since we only make this once a year ( I really don't know why??) the KEY is the Brine.  This 24 hour brining prep makes the bird, and works everytime. Best of all, it is Dad's ultimate...

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"Shiny Mood" Smoothie Bowl

This is my daughter's go to brekkie as dictated by her!!  Puts her in a shiny mood! In a blender, blend 1 banana, 1/2 c. orange juice, 1/4 c. plain Greek yogurt. Once well mixed, add frozen mangos, about 1.5 cups.  Play with the consistency. Pour this mixture into the serving bowl.  Make a nice...

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Fantastic Mexican Fish Stew

I am always looking for different fish preparations so we don't tire of our favorites and can mix it up.  With any white fish you like, tilapia, cod, haddock etc, this is a concoction that is a real comfort dish with tons and tons of Mexican influenced flavour. We love it!! In a shallow pan or dish, squeeze...

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Terrific Asian Tuna Tartare

We first tasted this delight at our friend Jackie's as an appetizer and it has since become one of our absolute faves. The more you eat, the more you want!! With its refreshing Asian flavors on a crunchy grainy cracker, this is such a tantalizing bite.  Ingredients: 1 to 1.5 lbs tuna fillet, super...

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Suzie's Pumpkin and Mascarpone Roulade

Watch out, this dessert is a killer!  Suzie made this for us one Xmas and it has remained one of our absolute favorite desserts ever since, especially for Thanksgiving. I have to be in the baking mood and have a helper nearby as the recipe, although easy enough can also be a bit intimidating. Originally...

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Succulent Slow Roasted Salmon, Fennel and Citrus

A slow roast gives this salmon dish its rich and succulent flavour and texture. Served atop scented basmati rice, or with a simple green salad, it is a definite winner.  With a mandolin or a very sharp knife, as thinly as possible slice about 6-8 slivers of both lemon and orange with the rind. Do the same...

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