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.
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...
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.
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.
Christmas Eve Caesar Soup
A seafood soup that looks suspiciously like Canada's favourite cocktail
By Andrew McCrea | December 25, 2018 at 12:10pm
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.