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Hydration Station

2/11/2021

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Welcome to the wonderful world of - Water!
Staying hydrated can almost feel like a task at times, but when you combine some citrus and fresh herbs into your cup, it gives you something to get excited about! Check out a few simple recipes for some great flavour combinations below that are suggested to infuse about 20 - 30 oz of water at a time. 

Mojito-Spritz

  • 3 - 4 slices english cucumber
  • 2 - 3 sprigs fresh mint
  • Juice from ½ lime + strips of lime zest
  • Then, fill it up with water or club soda & ice!
  • OPTIONAL: 1 tsp sugar or honey
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Lemon-Mint Spa Water

  • 3 - 4 pieces of cucumber, sliced
  • 2 slices lemon, cut in half
  • 3 thin slices peeled ginger
  • 1 fresh mint sprig 

Make it a Spritz!
Substitute your still-water with sparkling water or club soda for a really refreshing option. 

Rosemary Grapefruit Water

  •  1 - 2 grapefruit rounds, thinly sliced and halved
  • 1 sprigs fresh rosemary
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Strawberry Lime

  • ½ lime, sliced
  • 2 strawberries, sliced
  • Optional: Fresh Mint or Fresh Basil
Recipe & Image Credit: As One Blonde Chef I believe in using some of the best tools & recipes available, that's why I'm proudly an Independent Consultant with Pampered Chef Canada. Kudos to them for these awesome recipes & images! 
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Chickpeas 3 Ways

2/11/2021

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Chickpeas are such a versatile ingredient to use in your house! You can use them whole in things salads, soups, chili or even your curries - or you can grind them up for recipes like falafel or hummus. 
They have a gorgeous buttery texture, and one of my favorite ways to enjoy them (which I've shared with you here) is seasoned and roasted so they're nice and crispy and make an incredible snack. 
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Roasted Chickpeas

You'll need: 
  • 2 cups chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili-lime seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
or you can DIY chili-lime seasoning: 
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
To make: 
  1. ​Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Spread out chickpeas onto a dry cookie sheet (no oil or seasoning at this point)
  3. Roast for 35-minutes
  4. Then, carefully remove from cookie sheet and put into a medium size bowl. Toss chickpeas with oil, seasoning blend and salt. 
  5. Place back on the cookie sheet, and roast for another 15-minutes until crunchy and golden brown. 
  6. Let cook completely uncovered, and then once completely cooled, store in an airtight container for up to a week!

Homemade Hummus

You'll need: 
  • 2 cups chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tahini 
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Juice from 1 lemon 
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • Up to 1 cup water
  • Optional (not shown in video, but a great addition: 2 cloves of garlic)
To make: 
  1. Using a food processor or blender combine chickpeas, oil, tahini, cumin & optional garlic.
  2. Add the juice from 1/2 the lemon and start to blend.
  3. Add additional lemon if desired, or start to add in water 1/4 cup at a time until desired texture and creaminess is achieved. 
  4. Serve it up topping it with some additional cumin, a little drizzle of olive oil and some fresh herbs such as some fresh chopped parsley!

Chickpea Salad

You'll need: 
  • 2 cups chickpeas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt. & pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig fresh mint, finely chopped or roughly broken up
To make: 
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. 
  2. Break up some fresh mint using your hands, or finely chop. 
  3. Add olive oil & lemon juice, and toss to coat. 
  4. Serve up for a great lunch dish or side-dish option!
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Guinness & Teriyaki Wings!

2/6/2021

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Ever since my family travelled to Northern Ireland together to see where my Mum grew up in July 2016, we've gotten together to celebrate for July 12 and to reminisce about our trip. 

This past year, we had an outdoor BBQ, and my Mum contacted her cousin Stephen - who's also a Chef & Foodie, to ask for some British-Inspired or Irish-Inspiration for some delicious wings. 

Well, this recipe right here is the result of his recommendation and whether you're using the low-sodium bottled teriyaki sauce or you make your own, this combo is SO super delicious on everything from Wings to flank-steak. 
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​This marinade only gets better with time, so plan for a long marinade on this one
​- 24 to 48 hours is kind of the sweet spot!

Ingredients:
  • ​2 - 3 lbs chicken wings (in whatever cut you prefer! We like them flats and drummy’s separated)
  • 1 small bottle low-sodium teriyaki sauce
  • 1 can guinness
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, smashed
To Marinate:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large Freezer Bag and mix well.
  2. ​Add in Chicken Wings. Let marinate for a minimum of 60-minutes.

    If you're making ahead, let marinate for 60-minutes and then freeze until you're ready to use them. 1 day before, bring them out of the freezer, defrost partially and then return to fridge to defrost completely.
To Cook: 
You can cook these on the grill or in the oven!  The idea is low & slow! In the oven, we do them at 325°F for 60-75 minutes until they’re nice and dry and crispy (yet still incredibly moist on the inside)
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OBC TIP: Sometimes I find when doing them in the oven, I’ll broil them for the last 1 - 2 minutes to add just a little bit of char!

Dress it up with toppings! 
Try toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onion, or chopped cilantro
to add colour & flavour to this delicious dish.

A big thanks to our Cousin Stephen and his girls for not only hosting us like an absolutely Gem back in 2016, but for the inspiration for this recipe as well. Something tells me it will be in our books for a long time to come!
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