Classic Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
Lamb shepherd's pie with peas and carrots and a chive mashed potato topping is the perfect recipe to make with spring lamb.I've really grown to love lamb over the last couple of years. I love how much flavour it has. It's, well, lamby. Depending on the cut of lamb, it can be more or less intimidating. Lamb shoulder chops are ...
The easiest, homemade cupcakes in the world!
The easiest homemade cupcakes in the world are fluffy and moist with simple vanilla frosting. This recipe was originally published on July 12, 2010.Cupcakes are all the rage, and honestly, they are one of those desserts you need to have in your repertoire. This is an incredibly easy vanilla cupcake recipe, so much so that these ...
Sheet Pan Flank Steak Fajitas
Sheet pan flank steak fajitas are cooked under the broiler for a fast and easy one pan dinner, with bell peppers and onions.I don't have very many beef recipes on here because until recently I didn't eat a ton of beef. When I was ...
Shrimp and Kimchi Stir Fry
This shrimp and kimchi stir fry couldn't be an easier dinner to get on the table, marinate the shrimp for 10 minutes in gochujang, fish sauce, garlic and soy sauce. I love a good stir fry. But here's the thing, I was always afraid of ...
Poached Salmon in Curried Coconut Milk
This recipe for poached salmon in curried coconut milk is ready in under ten minutes and flavoured with ginger, garlic, lemongrass and curry paste.Get dinner on the table in just ten minutes. I'm not kidding! This recipe uses a flavourful ...
Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and White Beans
Braised chicken thighs with tomatoes and white beans is a comforting one pot meal made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, white beans for a savoury delicious dinner. Braised chicken thighs has long been one of my favourite winter meals. I love how ...
Buttermilk Roast Chicken
Buttermilk roast chicken is a simple recipe for the most tender, juicy roast chicken with dark, crispy skin. Marinate overnight in a mixture of buttermilk, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper for a juicy and tender roast chicken. I have cooked and ...
Recipes & Reflections: 2018
Taking a look back at Living Lou in 2018, my most popular recipes and a bit of a personal recap. When I reflect back on 2018, I feel like it was a year well-lived. The other night at mom’s birthday dinner we were talking about our ‘Rose, Bud ...
Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
Make the perfect melt in your mouth and tender beef and butternut squash stew, made with stewing beef, butternut squash and peas. Cook it low and slow in the oven for two hours for the most delicious stew ever!There is nothing better than a ...
Become a Better Cook in 8 Weeks
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Hazelnut Shortbread Bars with Chai Tea Glaze
Make the perfect holiday dessert with this recipe for hazelnut shortbread bars with a chai tea glaze made from an easy homemade chai tea simple syrup.I've been making shortbread bars like these hazelnut shortbread bars for years. They are a ...
Overnight Eggnog French Toast
Simplify brunch this holiday season with this overnight eggnog French toast recipe made with eggnog, cinnamon and challah bread. This post has been sponsored by Egg Farmers of Canada and EggcentricTV, the free video recipe app that streams ...
The best Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
Make the best Brussels sprouts this holiday season with this recipe for Brussels sprouts with bacon and onions with sage and maple syrup. At this point, we all know there really is no such thing as a new recipe. This doesn't really bother me at ...
Buttermilk Blue Cheese Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Buttermilk blue cheese mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect a rich and tangy side dish for your Thanksgiving menu.Last year I missed Thanksgiving. It was the first time that I wasn't home for Thanksgiving. I was in Copenhagen visiting one of my ...
