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Whiskey Sour Ambrosia Salad

A family recipe combined with a classic cocktail

By Andrew McCrea | March 4, 2023 at 10:00am

I took a classic family recipe for ambrosia salad and combined it with my favourite cocktail: the iconic whiskey sour.

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Real Mayo (with Dijon Instead of Sugar)

A Triple Threat: Tasty, Quick, and Easy with a Food Processor

By Andrew McCrea | August 11, 2020 at 12:03pm

This recipe uses Dijon mustard and doesn't include sugar, which is common for mayos outside of North America.

It's just way better, taste and health-wise, than the manufactured stuff. You'll honestly wonder what they're putting in the jarred stuff...

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Chicken Quarantine

We Used Cheap Pantry Staples for This One

By Andrew McCrea | March 14, 2020 at 9:57pm

I jokingly called this dish Chicken Quarantine and the name stuck. I'm working from home next week over coronavirus fears, and we always have non-perishables so that was the inspiration behind whipping this up.

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Trash Sours with Chelsea Bourns

A Fresh, Cheap Take on a Classic

By Andrew McCrea | March 13, 2020 at 9:09pm

Chelsea and I found ourselves in the kitchen creating a perfectly trashy version of a signature cocktail: the Whiskey Sour with hints of a New York Sour.

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Christmas Eve Caesar Soup

A seafood soup that looks suspiciously like Canada's favourite cocktail

By Andrew McCrea | December 25, 2018 at 12:10pm

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Crispy Fried Egg to Start Your Day

Perfection from two minutes in a hot pan

By Andrew McCrea | August 12, 2018 at 8:03pm

Crispy fried eggs are the in thing right now. The best part is they only take two minutes to make. Get your pan nice and hot. I recommend a small stainless steel...

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Broccoli Chickpea Soup

Simple Ingredients Make a Healthy Soup

By Andrew McCrea | May 30, 2018 at 7:00pm

I love soup and I don't even care if it's 32 degrees celsius outside. This hearty broccoli chickpea soup is packed with flavour and only requires minimal prep.

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Wonton Soup

Buy Wonton Wrappers and Use What You Have on Hand

By Andrew McCrea | February 17, 2018 at 3:00pm

I've been making wonton soup for quite a few years now and it is always a favourite among my friends and family. This is not a traditional recipe by any means.

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Beef, Bacon, and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Healthy, Delicious, and Different

By Andrew McCrea | January 31, 2018 at 12:00pm

One of my absolute favourites: bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, bacon, and rice. Start by boiling a pot of water with 1-tbsp of salt. It needs to be deep enough to submerge your peppers.

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Patatas Bravas

The Chicken Wing of Tapas Bars

By Andrew McCrea | January 30, 2018 at 12:00pm

Patatas Bravas are called the chicken wings of tapas bars- you'll find them on most Spanish menus. They're extremely simple and this baked version makes sure they're pretty healthy too.

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