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Sweet Potato Chicken Croquettes with Chimichurri Sauce

Colourful sweet potato croquettes, loaded with flavour and healthy nutrients, make a tasty light meal with a side of pasta, rice, or couscous. Or serve them as a filling appetizer for your next event. Any time I have an extra sweet potato lurking about, croquettes have become one of my top picks to make. Savoury sweet potato croquettes are an enticing way to get healthy … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chicken Croquettes with Chimichurri Sauce

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201532 Comments

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Moroccan Carrots with Apricots and Almonds

The warm spices of Morocco can take the most common of vegetables and elevate it to exotic new heights. As fitting as these spiced carrots might be for a special occasion like Easter dinner, they are still quick and simple enough for a weeknight side dish. The subtle sweetness of dried apricots compliments the spice blend exactly right–no honey or brown sugar needed. This side … Continue reading Moroccan Carrots with Apricots and Almonds

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201522 Comments

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Rainbow Tostadas

Ever since I spotted a colourful rainbow pizza by the Novice Gardener, I wanted to take that brilliant idea in a Tex-Mex direction. At first I thought I would make chalupas, but then I found out that chalupas are shaped differently than I thought. Tostadas are flat, whereas chalupas are traditionally shaped into bowl-like “boats” to hold the fillings. So to create rainbows it seems that, geometrically … Continue reading Rainbow Tostadas

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201524 Comments

Fresh Cornmeal Tortillas | Swirls and Spice

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Fresh Cornmeal Tortillas {Gluten Free}

I often come home from the store and realize I forgot the very item that prompted me to go in the first place. Corn tostadas were one of my most recent forgotten items. Since I refuse to make a trip for one or two items, so began my efforts to make corn tortillas at home. After I shared my recipe for Basic Flour Tortillas, I … Continue reading Fresh Cornmeal Tortillas {Gluten Free}

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201521 Comments

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Sweet Potato Skillet with Bacon and Greens

The bacon wins. Even non-fans of sweet potatoes will be bowled over by the savoury bacon flavour that permeates this simple dish. It’s an easy main dish, a very hearty side dish, or a weekend breakfast option that is destined to triumph over any skeptics you might have in the house. All you need are four simple ingredients. I happened to have bacon, sweet potatoes, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Skillet with Bacon and Greens

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201543 Comments

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Spiced Peach Oat Bars

Made with simple pantry ingredients, these oat bars and their peachy goodness are entirely within reach all year round!Finding a juicy fresh peach is not an easy thing. Last summer we struck out and were disappointed with the peaches available; I have craved good peaches ever since. Thankfully, canned and frozen peaches make it possible to taste one of my favourite fruits any time of … Continue reading Spiced Peach Oat Bars

aiming4simpleFebruary 2015February 201515 Comments