Taco Tuesday gets a whole new look with these Grilled Chimichurri Steak Tacos. The flavor of the garlicky herb sauce is to die for! Thank you to Saber Grills for helping me share this recipe with you. The first bite of flank steak I ever had is still emblazoned on my brain. I was a…
Sherry Glazed Salmon Recipe
This healthy salmon recipe is finished off with an easy sherry glaze and is packed with omega-3s! 201 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Can it be? Has it really been six weeks since Liz and I kicked off our second annual #HealthyNewYear 6-Week Challenge? Each week, we challenged you and the nearly 1000…
How to: Chop Parsley & Cilantro
Learn some tips and tricks to help you chop parsley and cilantro in seconds! Thanks to WÜSTHOF for helping me share this giveaway with you. When I first starting cooking, it took me forever to chop parsley and cilantro. Why? Because I picked all of the leaves off of the stems before chopping. That’s enough…
Capturing the Holidays in Photos {Adobe Photoshop Elements}
This is the year to capture those fantastic holiday photos that you’ll treasure forever! Thanks to Adobe for helping me share this post with you. It’s that time of year when we try to capture the magic of the season. If I walk away with a great photo of the kids building a snowman, my…
Chinese Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe {Skinnytaste Cookbook}
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe from The Skinnytaste Cookbook is just what every family needs…healthy, delicious and easy. I’m not sure how to start this post – whether I should tell you about the recipe, the cookbook or the cookbook author. This is a good problem to have because they are each worthy…
Wake Up Breakfast with California Avocados Link-Up {Giveaway}
Link-up and share your California avocado breakfast recipes for a chance at some amazing prizes. Thank you to California Avocados for sponsoring this link-up party. Kristen from Dine & Dish and I are excited to announce that the Wake Up Breakfast with California Avocados link-up and giveaway is open! We can’t wait to see the…
Save the Date: Wake Up Breakfast with California Avocados
Start dreaming up breakfast recipes for a special Wake Up Breakfast with California Avocados link-up party (yes…prizes, too), sponsored by the California Avocado Commission. Even though school is in full swing and the first day of autumn is just around the corner, I am thrilled that I don’t have to give up my California avocados…
Link-Up: Grilling & Summer Barbecue Recipes
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been firing up the grill, donning the checkered apron and hooking my handy barbecue tongs to my belt-loop like I’m Mae West with her six-shooter (sorry, no photos available…whew). To get you in the mood for the summer barbecue season, I started with a refreshing cocktail that you…
Poached Eggs Over Avocado & Smoked Salmon
Let’s kick off the week with Poached Eggs Over Avocado & Smoked Salmon from Gaby Dalkin’s book Absolutely Avocados. And to top things off, I’m giving away a copy (scroll down to enter). If you’ve ever visited Gaby’s sites, What’s Gaby Cooking, you know that she is completely avocado-obsessed. And I mean that in the…
Harry & David Easter Basket Giveaway
. This giveaway is now closed. I have an Easter treat for you. During my visit to the Harry and David candy factory in October, I got a glimpse of the handiwork of Charlie, the third-generation candy maker who, along with the many busy and talented hands at Harry and David, bring to life whimsical…
New Recipes: Roasted Shrimp, Shrimp Pita, Naan Pizza & Onion Tart
If you’re looking for a last-minute recipe for your Super Bowl party, tips on re-organizing your pantry (plus a giveaway for organizational tools) or ideas for weeknight meals, this post has something for you. There are plenty of new recipes to show you, so let’s just get on with it.
How to: Organize Your Pantry
Is it time to organize your pantry? Here are plenty of tips and links to helpful products to make your pantry beautiful and functional. When you are trying to put dinner on the table quickly, or you’re putting together your kids’ lunch boxes on a busy morning, the last thing you should have to do…
Grilled Marinated Tri-Tip Steak Recipe with Red Pepper Cilantro Pesto
I won’t deny it, I love autumn. When Labor Day rolls around, I go through the necessary motions, pretending that I’ll desperately miss the dog days of summer. Inside, I am busting out my Saturday Night Fever moves and doing a happy dance for the cool days and crisp air that are just around the…
Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies
This week has been an exciting flurry of activity. Flurries of activity should always be immediately followed with a rest break on the couch, with some chocolate chip cookies. It’s a rule in the official rules book of life. I promise. Come to think of it, these cookies from Alice of Savory Sweet Life should…
California Avocado 4th of July Blast Link-Up {Giveaway}
It’s time for the California Avocado 4th of July Blast! That means that Kristen of Dine and Dish, the people of the California Avocado Commission and I want to see your favorite recipes using California avocados. Last week Kristen shared some beautiful Salmon Sliders with Tangy Avocado Sauce and I whipped up a Chilled Avocado…
Save the Date for California Avocado 4th of July Blast
Here we are, smack dab in the middle of California Avocado month and the green, creamy fruit are showing up at markets everywhere. At our house, we appreciate the mild flavor and the healthy fats that are packed into avocados, and find ourselves eating them straight from skin as well as tossing them into salads,…
Get Ready! Grilling Recipe Link-Up & Giveaway
It’s time to fire up those barbecues and start dreaming up some grilling recipes for the summer. Bush’s Grillin’ Beans, along with Liz of Hoosier Homemade and myself, are hosting a grilling link-up, starting this Tuesday. So, what do you need to do to participate?
Top Recipes of Year Three & An Epiphanie Bag Giveaway {International}
This giveaway is now closed, but please scroll down to enjoy some of my favorite recipes and to find out who won the giveaway. Three years ago today, I posted the first recipe on Cookin’ Canuck. Did I have any idea that what I was starting would become a passion, a fulfillment of something inside…
Link-Up: Healthy Recipes & Healthy Living Posts {Big OXO Giveaway}
When I first posted about my weight loss and healthy living journey, I was uncertain about the response I would receive. Well, it turns out that there a heck of a lot of people out there dedicated to a healthy living lifestyle, and who are dedicated to cooking healthy recipes for their families and friends….
Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie Recipe, & Hydration Tips
This green tea, berry and yogurt smoothie is a fantastic way to start the day or hydrate after a hard workout! Drinking enough water has always been a challenge for me. Of course, hydration doesn’t have to be just about water. It can include juice, fruits, vegetables, smoothies, milk and even tea. However, there are…