by Julie | Dec 6, 2020 | 5 Ingredients or less, Desserts, Menu Planning, Snacks
We’ll all be home a lot more this holiday season and I wanted to give you some snack ideas to please the whole family. There is something for everyone here! The great part about these snacks is that they are very easy to make and the ingredients are all very...
by Julie | Jun 25, 2018 | Home Style, Julie's Pick List, Mains, Menu Planning, Sides & Salads
This is the first summer we are able to dine outdoors right in our backyard. Since moving into our home, we’ve had so many projects on the go that our backyard was pushed to the end of the priority list. This year, we finally have outdoor dining furniture and dining...
by Julie | Jun 16, 2016 | Menu Planning
Father’s Day is at a great time of year – the weather is beautiful so the festivities can be taken outdoors. Here are my 15 picks for great meal ideas you can make for that special father or father figure in your life. Set up the patio table and enjoy the...
by Julie | Dec 16, 2015 | 5 Ingredients or less, Brunch, Menu Planning, Starters, Soups & Cocktails
There are so many entertaining ideas out there and it’s our job to choose the ones that spark our interest, when creating our holiday entertaining menus. What usually gives you that spark is the visual presentation, something that is beautifully presented, and...
by Julie | May 4, 2015 | Menu Planning, Starters, Soups & Cocktails
I am not Spanish but I treat this holiday like most people who are not Irish treat St. Patrick’s Day, with an ode to great food, great drinks and a celebration of life! Here are some of Irene’s recipes that you can make for your families on this fun day.... by Julie | May 1, 2015 | Desserts, Mains, Menu Planning, Sides & Salads
(Photography by: Julie Miguel and Food Styling by: Julie Miguel & Irene Matys) Irene and I have collaborated on this post because we wanted to create a lovely, easy, and light menu to pamper the mother or mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day. We are...
by Julie | Apr 30, 2015 | Mains, Menu Planning, Sides & Salads, Starters, Soups & Cocktails
It’s almost the weekend! There are so many great things to look forward to like time with family and some great home cooked meals. Wait! I know what you’re thinking! Before you grab your take out menus and do a quick order for dinner, try these simple...
by Julie | Apr 16, 2015 | Brunch, Mains, Menu Planning, Sides & Salads
I already told you all that I am obsessed with brunch, right? If you didn’t know that, now you know! Here is my next brunch menu. Pulled Pork Breakfast Burritos /w Avocado Cream Panko Breaded 3-Veggie Hash Browns Fruit Salad /w Honey, Lemon & Mint Dressing...
by Julie | Mar 27, 2015 | Brunch, Mains, Menu Planning, Sides & Salads, Starters, Soups & Cocktails
My absolute favourite meal to prepare is brunch. I find myself coming up with brunch menus on a weekly basis. There are so many fun options! I love having brunch guests and starting the day late with a fresh cocktail and some yummy dishes. I prefer to prepare my...
by Julie | Mar 10, 2015 | Menu Planning
GREAT NEWS! Easter is a few weeks away which means Spring is a few weeks away! Here is a simple Easter menu you can make for your family: Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb Spinach Rice /w Toasted Pine Nuts Honey & Balsamic Glazed Heirloom Carrots Lemon Zested Green Beans...