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Most Popular Canadian Food

I have compiled a list from my blog of the Most Popular Canadian Food the “Traditional Canadian food”. Such as Bannock to Butter Tarts to Beef Barley Stew. Then we have the popular Poutine and Tourtière which are French Canadian foods. I will be adding to this list over the coming months to include more recipes like Nanaimo bars, Saskatoon berry pie, Lobster rolls and Bloody Caesars. 

This list goes back hundreds of years, however today this list has evolved to include recipes from around the World. You can find a diverse set of recipes from this site by simply going to the search bar on this site. So without further ado here is my list of recipes from the most popular Canadian food.

TRADITIONAL CANADIAN FOOD

I have to start this post with Canada’s National food dish. Which is the Poutine!

  1. Most Popular food in Canada > The Poutine

The Poutine hails from Quebec, Canada and is fresh French fries covered in cheese curds which are then smothered in a hot beef gravy that helps to melt the cheese.

2. Canadian Butter Tarts

These Canadian Butter Tarts are made with just a few simple ingredients and has become our go to recipe.

3. Maple Candied Bacon

Maple Candied Bacon can be made in the oven or in your air fryer. And is made with a few simple ingredients. That of Maple Syrup, Brown Sugar and Bacon of course. 

4. Cherry Slushies

I have added Cherry Slushies to this list as I think it should be here, don’t you? Canada is one of the largest producers of Lambert Cherries and these cherries has been grown in the Pacific Northwest for over almost 150 years. Me and my family love to enjoy them all summer long and have for decades. 

5. Fried Bannock

This Traditional Fluffy Fried Bannock Recipe is super easy to make and an excellent breakfast or snack food that is ready in less than 15 minutes. 

6. Canadian Tourtiere

This Best Tourtiere Recipe also know as Tourtiere de Maman is a Canadian meat pie that is spiced. And is the perfect recipe to accompany your holiday festivities. 

7. Beef Barley Stew

Stay tunes to this post as the list will grow and evolve.

Thank you for reading and feel free to share, enjoy!

Much love, 

Toddler Lunch ideas 2 year old / Meal ideas

Toddler Lunch ideas 2 year old / Meal Prep

Boy does time fly, my son just turned 2 years old. And is off to daycare very soon! I have been racking my brain and fumbling in my kitchen for the past month trying to make a meal plan for him. 

After all, mama will no longer be around to offer snacks every other hour or hour as before. And I want to make sure he has access to all the food groups and snacks he likes while in someone else’s care.

So I created this meal plan specifically for him. I hope it helps you out too mama!

Toddler Lunch ideas 2 year old

Make sure you subtribe to this blog as I will be sending out a list of my top 10 toddler friendly recipes every few months! I got you mama <3

1. Gouda mac and cheese

2. Cheesy Broccoli Pasta

3. Creamy Tortellini Tomato Cheese Pasta for the WIN!

4. Creamy Tuna Pasta

5. Ground Chicken Stir Fry

6. Sausage potatoes and green beans

7.Penne Bolognese

8. Creamy canned salmon pasta

9. Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta

10. Ground Beef and Gnocchi

 

 

CAN DOGS EAT BEETS

CAN DOGS EAT BEETS

Yes, dogs can eat beets. I have two dogs and they both eat beets, heck they eat almost anything we eat.

Sometimes have a mess in the yard as their digestive system is not as advanced as ours. But we feed them anyway. 

Beets are not only healthy for humans they are for dogs as well. 

Looking for some beet recipes? 

Try any of these below and don’t forget to share some of those beets with your fur friend.

He or she is sure to love them!

 

 

Readers Favorite Recipes

Here is a list of our Most Popular Recipes on Pinterest over the past 12 months.

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Easy Indian Recipes for Beginners

Easy Indian Recipes for Beginners

I’ve complied a list of my top 10 favorite Indian recipes that are easy to make at home. 

Cooking Authentic Indian Food at home does not have to be hard. Rather it is really simple!

You just need to have the right ingredients on hand and you too can prepare some of your favorite Indian recipes at home too. 

  • Those spices consist of: Garam masala, Green and black cardamom pods, Turmeric powder, Cumin powder, Red Chiles or Cayenne pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Fenugreek Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Brown Mustard Seeds.
  • Those ingredients consist of: Ghee or Butter, Cream or Coconut Milk, Tomato paste or sauce. 

I love food, I am a self proclaimed foodie 🙂 however one of my favourite foods is Indian food. 

And I have been making it for years at home as a result. Now that is not to say, that I never order out.

But with Covid-19 era in our midst I am defiantly cooking more at home.

And I thought my readers defiantly are too! 

So I compiled a list of my favorite Indian recipes to share with you. Each recipe is very authentic tasting and also easy to prepare. Below you will also find my favorite Naan Bread recipe! Naan bread goes so well alongside almost any Indian dish as well as a big bowl of cooked Basmati rice. 

HOW TO MAKE NAAN BREAD

Boiling Point Vancouver Restaurant Review

Boiling Point Restaurant Review ~ Vancouver, BC

Lunch & Dinner Review

If and when in Vancouver you should definitely check out the Boiling Point.

That is if you are in the mood for a hot pot.

What is a hot pot?

It is a stew of meat and vegetables that is served to the table and lite from below with fire once it arrives. This is to help it fully cook to perfection. It often has noodles of some kind in it or it is offered on the side alongside an array of spices and sauces to try!

This little quaint place, is tucked into the strip of other restaurants on main. And is very well priced and the menu has all you would expect from Hot Pot restaurant.

What can I say, besides this place is AMAZING and worth a visit!

My partner order #9 on the menu. The Hot Pot is called (TONKOTSHU MISO) and has pork, shrimp, tofu, egg and a few other meats and vegetables in the dish. It was super tasty as we shared! He order vermicelli noodles on the side. 

I ordered number #4 on the menu which is the (BEEF HOT POT) it had beef of all cuts in it, mostly shaved though and tofu along with some vegetables. I ordered rice on the side!

Both these hot pots, come with water and free tea of your choice! We opted for cold green tea and black tea.

BEEF Hot Pot

10/10 ~ 

TONKOTSHU MISO Hot pot

10/10 ~ 

Website: Boiling Point

4148 MAIN ST,
VANCOUVER, BC V5V 3P7
 
Reservations: No/Walk in 

Rating: 1-10

MY RATING: 10

$-$$$$

  • Price: $$
  • Atmosphere: 8
  • Staff: 10
  • Food: 10

It is very clean and cozy however a bit cramped and so for that I gave it a 8 rating.

However, there is space between tables which is very nice.

But not much to space to walk around or pull out your chair if needed. Your seated you stay and your table then you pay and leave. The price is amazing, each hot pot is under $20 per person and the sizes are enough to fill you.

The Lunch hot pots are a dollar or so cheaper than the dinner size, and can be enjoyed anytime of the day. The staff is friendly, quick and attentive. And the food is amazing, no complaints there whatsoever. 

We will definitely be back we are ever in the area again.

Best Indian Curry Recipes

Here is a Collection of my some of the Best Indian Curry Recipes from my website that you are going to love! All these recipes here have been tried & tested. 

Nothing says, Indian food like “Butter Chicken” with a side of Naan Bread. Am I right?

However of course Indian food does not stop there.

So I have included a list of my top 5 favorite Indian Curry Recipes that are not Butter Chicken recipes. One of them has beef, while another chicken and some other vegetarian options. Now, you’re probably wondering. Do I have a Butter Chicken recipe on my site? Yes, I do 🙂 and it is excellent too. Please give it a search in my search bar for more CURRY recipes and you will find it there with many others. 

Also you will find Naan BREAD being the BONUS recipe at the very end of this post! 

I hope you enjoy!

1. Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry

This Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry is sooo delicious and is super simple to make. Prepare it on your stove top in less than 30 minutes or in your pressure cooker in 10.

2. Red Kidney Bean Curry

This Red Kidney Bean Curry also known as Rajma Masala is super simple to make and is also very tasty. 

3. Beef Masala Curry

This Beef Masala Recipe is made with creamy coconut milk can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes! How is that for an easy weeknight meal?

 

4. Healthy Chickpea Curry

I’m taking you to India today with this Healthy Chickpea Curry. Which is also known as (Chana Masala) and is a very popular Indian Vegetarian dish. 

5. Chicken Spinach Curry

Today, I’m sharing with you one of my favorite Chicken and Spinach curry recipes. 

 

BONUS RECIPE : GARLIC NAAN BREAD

 

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Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

Here a Collection of 10 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes that you are going to love! All these recipes here are tried and true recipes from either myself or from some of my food blogging friends. 

Nothing says, fall quite like a PUMPKINS!

And when I was a kid, my family used to take me and some of my cousins every year to a local pumpkin patch to pick a few really nice fresh pumpkins. We would use those pumpkins to make several treats, such as seasoned pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie etc.

WHAT MAKES PUMPKINS SO HEALTHY

Pumpkins hold a great source of nutrients. And contain minerals such calcium and magnesium and vitamins such as b, c and e. 

In no particular order here are 10 Zucchini recipes!

1. Pumpkin hamburger mac and cheese

Looking for an awesome way to use Pumpkin puree? Well look no further than this delicious Pumpkin Mac ‘ N Cheese with Hamburger recipe. 

2. Frozen Pumpkin Cheesecake No Bake

This Frozen Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake is the perfect cheesecake recipe for those upcoming holiday get togethers. Where you just want to serve something different and delicious. 

3. Creamy Thai Pumpkin Soup

This Creamy Pumpkin soup is healthy and easy to make. If is also sure to fill the air and kitchen with a nice aroma too. 

4. Pumpkin Pie Bars

They are simple. They take about an hour to put together and as you see below they come out pretty. Just drizzle a bit of icing, add a candle, and serve!

5. Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin hummus is your new favorite autumn dip! It’s so easy to make, healthy, delicious, and takes just 10 minutes to make from start to finish.

6. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

What better way to celebrate fall than with some delicious pumpkin chocolate chip bread? It is moist, delicious, spongey, and the perfect combination of fall flavors.

7. NUTELLA PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS

This easy recipe for Nutella Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls is what fall baking is all about! Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are chock full of the delightful, nutty flavor of Nutella and your favorite fall flavors.

8. Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip

Pumpkin goat cheese dip with caramelized onions can be served warmed or cold, it’s a great addition to your party spread and perfect for the holidays. Try it with crackers, sliced fall/winter fruits or vegetables!

 

9. Vegan Pumpkin Chickpea Curry

A vegan pumpkin chickpea curry for a simple, seasonal autumn meal. Served over brown rice, it’s a budget friendly, filling, and healthy dinner that freezes well

10. Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili is an easy pumpkin chili recipe with ground turkey, pumpkin, black beans and plenty of spice!  This chili is hearty, smoky, and perfect for fall!

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