It’s a constant battle, trying to eat healthy but not wanting to compromise on flavour. This Chicken Fajita Salad is the perfect meal in that it delivers in taste and you don’t have to feel guilty about it.
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getting to know masterchef canada contestant ali jadavji
MasterChef Canada is back this week for another season. 24 finalists from across Canada get a chance to compete in the MasterChef kitchen and be judged by Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung, and Claudio Aprile. This season is even more exciting since one of the contestants in my cousin, Ali Jadavji. Ali has been treating us to some amazing creations for years, so this is definitely well deserved! Learn more about Ali below.
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a south indian treat at the curry leaf
A couple of weeks ago, my mom and I checked out The Curry Leaf, a recently opened South Indian restaurant located in Castleridge. My experience with South Indian food has always been with dosas but we were in for quite a treat.
We started our meal with some appetizers. tried the 14 Mini Idly Sambar, bite sized rice and lentil cakes that are steamed and served with a flavourful sambar. We also tried the Methu Vada, fried lentil doughnuts, and Chicken 65. The boneless chicken was marinated in south indian spice and fried – so delicious!
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skip the dishes – discount code and giveaway!
It’s been quite the winter and so I know a lot of us who are thankful for this long weekend we are celebrating in Alberta. We have plans to explore and spend time with friends but also, want to spend a day at home doing nothing….and ordering in!
SkipTheDishes.com is a food delivery network operating in North America connecting people to local restaurants. Using Skip the Dishes is especially handy when your favourite restaurant doesn’t have their own courier, making it easy to enjoy your food in the comfort of your own home.
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celebrate national pizza day with famoso – giveaway
Today is National Pizza Day! We are huge fans of pizza around here. Be it thick crust, thin crust, savoury or sweet, we are happy to eat it anytime.
Here’s a list of Neopolitan pizza facts from Famoso Neopolitan Pizzeria. Check it out and see below on how you can win a gift card to Famoso!
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nutella shortbread thumbprint cookies
It’s World Nutella Day! Naturally, a Nutella lover like myself is happy to use any reason to make something with the chocolate hazelnut spread.
To celebrate the occasion, I combined Nutella with one of my favourite cookies – shortbread! The dough was formed into thumbprints making it the perfect vessel to hold a spoonful of Nutella. Make this buttery creation even more delectable with a sprinkle of chopped nuts!…
banh mi sliders
It’s Superbowl weekend! A time for sports for some or just hanging out with friends for others. At any case, it’s a great reason for a party. Naturally, you’re going to want something flavourful and delicious to eat! These Banh Mi Sliders are perfect to add to your party menu!
Banh Mi, aka known as Vietnamese subs, are one of my favourite things! Flavourful meat, with pickled carrots, cucumbers and onions on a crusty roll, the sandwiches are too good to resist.
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marriott calgary airport in-terminal hotel
When Calgary’s new international terminal opened late last year, the new Marriott In-Terminal Hotel also opened. Located between the international and domestic terminals, the hotel boasts 318 guest rooms, Fitness Centre, a swimming pool and Yakima, the hotel restaurant and bar.
The fact that it’s located right in the airport is so convenient, especially for those early morning flights. Last month, when we headed to Cuba, our friends spent the night since our flight was at 6am. Needless to say, we totally wished we had done the same, as we were heading out the door at 3am.
My family and I were invited to spend the night and check out the hotel for ourselves. We jumped at the chance to have a mini staycation, especially since I had checked out the hotel during the opening and loved everything about it.
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15 minute shrimp curry (video)
Shrimp curry in 15 minutes with items from your pantry? Yes please! Life is busy, so sometimes it’s not always ideal to run to the grocery store to get fresh ingredients to make dinner. Having spices, canned tomatoes and fried onions on hand makes it easy to whip up something quick and delicious. Since shrimp is easy to thaw and quick to cook, it’s a staple in my freezer.
This is a quick way to make a tasty curry. I combine the tomatoes and spices together in a bowl and add the whole mixture to a hot pan. Add in some shrimp and you have a hot meal without calling for take out.