For the Uruguay recipe, I decided to make “matambre”, AKA stuffed flank steak. I love flank steak because it is very healthy; compared to other cuts of beef, it is low in fat, making a good option for someone watching their weight.  My rendition of this dish was inspired by this recipe:  http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/maincourses/r/matambre.htm but my version is “cleaner”, meaning lower in fat and calories.  Typically, matambre has Parmesan cheese and hard-boiled egg but I omitted these two ingredients to keep it lighter. You can cook this on the BBQ or poach it in red wine; I will be poaching in [...]

Did I fall in love with Nadia G instantly? That’s subjective I suppose. Is building a giant collage/shrine to her in a hidden room in my house considered love?

As summer approaches I tend to seek out fresh new meal ideas…it must be something in the air. Since roasting whole chickens is typically a simple affair, it’s just the thing to toss into the oven after a busy saturday spent frolicking outside. The lime lifts the chicken and the agave nectar sweetens the deal.

This is a quick recipe that is tasty, simple and refreshing. Pair it up with some delicious tortilla chips, salsa and beer and you’ve got the makings of a classy Sunday NFL football party. The recipe includes a packet of seasoning from Simply Organic, a seasoning we’ve come to love and won’t make Guacamole without. I’ve included a picture of the packaging after the jump!

A tasty breakfast or mid afternoon snack that is perfect for a sun drenched patio or beach. This recipe takes about 2 minutes from start to finish and it’s so delicious!

Read on for directions and ingredients.

Well, it’s the summer season (close enough!) and we, like many others, love the Food & Drink magazine that the LCBO puts out quarterly. The sun was shining, we were tired of wine, beer and regular spirits, but we wanted something new and tasty.

Read on for a taste of what summer is!