recipe – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:49:27 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://www.andthenhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-Watermark-Logo-1-75x75.jpg recipe – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ 32 32 Soft and Sweet Lemon Scone Cookies https://www.andthenhome.com/soft-and-sweet-lemon-scone-cookies/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 05:21:41 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=3073 The perfect weekend morning is a lazy one. Sitting in my pj’s (possibly still in bed…) with a book, some coffee and a soft, sweet scone. Really I can stretch these mornings on into the afternoon, if I get lucky.  My favourite scones of all time are these Lemon Scone Cookies. I call them cookies because I like to add pudding mix to the recipe, it adds a ton of flavour and keeps the scones super soft. It also makes them a bit dense instead of being light and dry like a traditional scone. They are the perfect thing to serve at bridal and baby showers. Your guests will begging for the recipe. And the best part of all? These are the easiest scones to make. Trust me, you’ll be done in no time. These scones taste great with the glaze on top, but you can certainly serve them with much more.  Fresh fruit or compotes, lemon curd, clotted or whipped cream or simply powdered sugar are all perfect options. To reheat a scone you could put them in the over at 300F for about 5-10 min or place them right into the microwave. Perfect for breakfast and dessert. No trips to the bakery, simple ingredients makes for easy baking! Enjoy! Pro Tip: You can make these scones any flavour you like by switching out the pudding mix – pistachio, strawberry or orange are all great options. We hope you liked this lemon scone cookies recipe as much as we do!  If you’re looking for a dinner to complement these cookies certainly take a look at The Ultimate Summer Dinner Recipe Ideas .

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]]> The perfect weekend morning is a lazy one. Sitting in my pj’s (possibly still in bed…) with a book, some coffee and a soft, sweet scone. Really I can stretch these mornings on into the afternoon, if I get lucky.  My favourite scones of all time are these Lemon Scone Cookies. I call them cookies because I like to add pudding mix to the recipe, it adds a ton of flavour and keeps the scones super soft. It also makes them a bit dense instead of being light and dry like a traditional scone. They are the perfect thing to serve at bridal and baby showers. Your guests will begging for the recipe. And the best part of all? These are the easiest scones to make. Trust me, you’ll be done in no time.

These scones taste great with the glaze on top, but you can certainly serve them with much more.  Fresh fruit or compotes, lemon curd, clotted or whipped cream or simply powdered sugar are all perfect options.

To reheat a scone you could put them in the over at 300F for about 5-10 min or place them right into the microwave.

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Soft and Sweet Lemon Scone Cookies

Perfect for breakfast and dessert. No trips to the bakery, simple ingredients makes for easy baking!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 Scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 6 tbsp Cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 box (99g) Instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup Cream
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1 cup Icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Clear extract works best

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add cut up butter and cut into the flour mix with a pastry blender or two knives until the butter is mixed in and the mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in the pudding mix.
  • Pour the cream into a small bowl. Add the egg and vanilla, whisk to combine.
  • Make a hole into the centre of the dry ingredients and add the cream mixture. Stir until just combined.
  • Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead it a few times until the mix is smooth. Cut the dough in half. Form each half into a circle that's about 1/2" thick. Slice each circle into four wedges.
  • Place the scones onto the cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely before baking.

Glaze

  • Whisk together all the ingredients. Spread onto the scones.

Enjoy! Pro Tip: You can make these scones any flavour you like by switching out the pudding mix – pistachio, strawberry or orange are all great options.

We hope you liked this lemon scone cookies recipe as much as we do!  If you’re looking for a dinner to complement these cookies certainly take a look at The Ultimate Summer Dinner Recipe Ideas .

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]]> Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe https://www.andthenhome.com/easy-easter-cheesecake-recipe/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:30:08 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=995 Easter Sunday is fast approaching!  We always enjoy a lovely dinner with our family on Easter, we dress the girls in their pretty Sunday best, which they love and gather for some great food.  This year I’m on dessert duty, so I’m bringing this delicious Easy Easter Cheesecake.  No baking, just creating = fun for the kids and me! This year Easter is in the First week of April, last year it was late April.  Easter is one of those holidays that does not have a specific date attached to it like other popular holidays such as Christmas or New Year’s Day.  Something that I didn’t know is how Easter Sunday is determined – it is the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring.  This means that Easter Sunday could fall anywhere from March 22 to April 25th!  Since we live in Central Ontario this also means that we could be celebrating Easter inside away from a foot of snow, or outside enjoying the warmth of the sun.   The recipe is very simple to make and requires no baking.  You do need a couple of hours to allow it to set, but it’s a simple fact of leaving it in the refrigerator!  The Easy Easter Cheesecake recipe is very simple to make, using only a few ingredients.  It has a light cheesecake flavor and is not heavy like a traditional cheesecake, this is thanks to yummy cool whip! Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe   Ingredients 2 cups whipped topping 1/2 cup sugar 2 pkgs (8 0z each) cream cheese green food colouring (optional) 1 box (400g) chocolate baking crumbs festive decorations (flake bar, speckled egg M&M’s, and marshmallow chicks are used here) Steps: 1.  Prepare crumb shell as directed on package.  Set aside.   2.  Next, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until it is well mixed.  Add the cool whip in slowly, mixing well with each spoonful.  If desired add some green food colouring.   3.  Spoon the mixture into the prepared crust. 4.  Place the cake in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.   5.  Top with festive decorations before serving to friends and family! I hope your family enjoys this Cheesecake as much as mine!!  If you are looking for more easy to make recipes check our recipe page found here.

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Easter Sunday is fast approaching!  We always enjoy a lovely dinner with our family on Easter, we dress the girls in their pretty Sunday best, which they love and gather for some great food.  This year I’m on dessert duty, so I’m bringing this delicious Easy Easter Cheesecake.  No baking, just creating = fun for the kids and me!
Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe
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This year Easter is in the First week of April, last year it was late April.  Easter is one of those holidays that does not have a specific date attached to it like other popular holidays such as Christmas or New Year’s Day.  Something that I didn’t know is how Easter Sunday is determined – it is the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring.  This means that Easter Sunday could fall anywhere from March 22 to April 25th!  Since we live in Central Ontario this also means that we could be celebrating Easter inside away from a foot of snow, or outside enjoying the warmth of the sun.  
Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe
The recipe is very simple to make and requires no baking.  You do need a couple of hours to allow it to set, but it’s a simple fact of leaving it in the refrigerator!  The Easy Easter Cheesecake recipe is very simple to make, using only a few ingredients.  It has a light cheesecake flavor and is not heavy like a traditional cheesecake, this is thanks to yummy cool whip!

Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe

 Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 pkgs (8 0z each) cream cheese
  • green food colouring (optional)
  • 1 box (400g) chocolate baking crumbs
  • festive decorations (flake bar, speckled egg M&M’s, and marshmallow chicks are used here)
Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe
Steps:
1.  Prepare crumb shell as directed on package.  Set aside.
 
2.  Next, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until it is well mixed.  Add the cool whip in slowly, mixing well with each spoonful.  If desired add some green food colouring.
 
3.  Spoon the mixture into the prepared crust.
4.  Place the cake in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.
 
5.  Top with festive decorations before serving to friends and family!
Easy Easter Cheesecake Recipe
I hope your family enjoys this Cheesecake as much as mine!!  If you are looking for more easy to make recipes check our recipe page found here.

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]]> Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks https://www.andthenhome.com/easy-avocado-devilled-egg-cucumber-stacks/ Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:33:27 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2742 Christmas is sadly over so I’ve switched gears and started thinking about my New Year’s Eve party.  This appetizer will work for any occasion, if you want it for Christmas consider adding a few strategically placed cranberries for a festive twist, or use chives for a summer barbecue!  Whatever the occasion these Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks are easy to make and so yummy you won’t have any left over! The recipe does take some prep, you have to boil the eggs like you would traditional devilled eggs, but instead of cutting them length wise you need to cut them in circles.  Check out the pictures for help.  Once the eggs whites are in circles and the yolks are separated you just need to blend the yolks with the avocado (and a few other ingredients) then set them up and you’re good to go.   A few reasons to love this recipe… – it’s easy to make – it tastes good – it’s healthy – it’s easy to make…wait.. Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks Whatever the occasion these Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks are easy to make and so yummy you won’t have any left over! Cut the egg whites into rings and separate the yolks.  Cut the cucumber into slices, diagonally.  Using a fork to mix the ingredients will give a thicker consistency, see above.  If you’re looking for a smoother texture, use a food processor.  Try this twist on tradition devilled eggs this New Year’s and see what your family and friends think.  I’m sure there won’t be any left!  Need another tasty appetizer for your spread?  Certainly try this Baked Mediterranean Feta Cheese App or, if you’re on your way to party, get some great ideas with our Copycat Recipes. Happy Baking!  

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]]> Christmas is sadly over so I’ve switched gears and started thinking about my New Year’s Eve party.  This appetizer will work for any occasion, if you want it for Christmas consider adding a few strategically placed cranberries for a festive twist, or use chives for a summer barbecue!  Whatever the occasion these Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks are easy to make and so yummy you won’t have any left over!
The recipe does take some prep, you have to boil the eggs like you would traditional devilled eggs, but instead of cutting them length wise you need to cut them in circles.  Check out the pictures for help.  Once the eggs whites are in circles and the yolks are separated you just need to blend the yolks with the avocado (and a few other ingredients) then set them up and you’re good to go.  

Avocado Devilled Egg Stacks
Avocado Devilled Egg Stacks
A few reasons to love this recipe…
– it’s easy to make
– it tastes good
– it’s healthy
– it’s easy to make…wait..

Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks

Avocado Devilled Egg Stacks

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Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks

Whatever the occasion these Easy Avocado Devilled Egg Cucumber Stacks are easy to make and so yummy you won’t have any left over!
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 boiled eggs whites cut into rings, yolks removed and separated
  • 1 avocado peeled, seed removed
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cucumber sliced, diagonally

Instructions

  • Boil the eggs until hard boiled, about 10 min.  Once boiled place the eggs into a pot of cold water and once cooled, peel them.
  • Cut the eggs into round slices.  Try not to break the rings.  The egg yolks should fall out as the rings are cut.  Set them aside.
  • Cut the avocado in half, peel it and remove the seed. Slice the avocado.
  • Place the egg yolks, avocado, mayo, salt and pepper into a bowl and mix them together.  You can use a fork for a lumpy texture, or a food processor for a smooth, creamy texture.  I used a fork.
  • Slice your cucumber into thick slices, in a diagonal direction.  
  • Arrange the prepared cucumbers on a platter, top the cucumbers with one egg white ring each, then add some of the avocado mixture to the middle of the egg ring.  
  • Consider garnishing with chives, cranberries or paprika

Avocado Devilled Egg Stacks
Cut the egg whites into rings and separate the yolks.  Cut the cucumber into slices, diagonally. 

Avocado Devilled Egg Stacks
Using a fork to mix the ingredients will give a thicker consistency, see above.  If you’re looking for a smoother texture, use a food processor. 
Avocado Devilled Egg Stacks

Try this twist on tradition devilled eggs this New Year’s and see what your family and friends think.  I’m sure there won’t be any left!  Need another tasty appetizer for your spread?  Certainly try this Baked Mediterranean Feta Cheese App or, if you’re on your way to party, get some great ideas with our Copycat Recipes.
Happy Baking!
 

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]]> Easy Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treat https://www.andthenhome.com/easy-peanut-free-lunchbox-poppy-treat/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:46:54 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2550 If you love bento style lunches for your kids or yourself, you’re going to love this quick and easy Remembrance Day treat.  These little treats are the perfect addition to any lunchbox and they are themed to a meaningful day.  They are very sweet so you only need a few to take on the go.  They also make a beautiful Poppy bouquet when made in a bundle, perfect for the work meeting.   The motivation behind these Poppy Treats is of course Remembrance Day.  I try to add a themed treat or snack to my daughter’s bento box with each holiday or event and sadly I couldn’t find anything for Remembrance Day.  So, I created these simple Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treats that will send another gentle reminder of what the day is about.   Pressed for time?  Click here to Pin this post for later! Easy Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treat These Poppy Treats are super easy to make.  All you need are some peach flavoured candy rings and some black liquorice bites.  Just squeeze the liquorice in the centre hole of the peach ring and you have a lovely candy poppy.  It’s fun, tasty and festive.  Not to mention they only take SECONDS to put together! The other thing I love about this bento box treat idea is that they are PEANUT FREE!  Everything that enters the schools needs to be peanut free, for a good reason too.  These treats are safe to send and may get your kids talk about poppy’s and their significance.  There you have it!  Remembrance Day is on a Saturday this year so we hope everyone gets a chance to show some support, attend some ceremonies and pause for a minute to reflect what the day stands for.   Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products or services mentioned on this website.  Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.

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]]> If you love bento style lunches for your kids or yourself, you’re going to love this quick and easy Remembrance Day treat.  These little treats are the perfect addition to any lunchbox and they are themed to a meaningful day.  They are very sweet so you only need a few to take on the go.  They also make a beautiful Poppy bouquet when made in a bundle, perfect for the work meeting.  
Easy Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treat

The motivation behind these Poppy Treats is of course Remembrance Day.  I try to add a themed treat or snack to my daughter’s bento box with each holiday or event and sadly I couldn’t find anything for Remembrance Day.  So, I created these simple Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treats that will send another gentle reminder of what the day is about.  
Easy Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treat

Easy Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treat

These Poppy Treats are super easy to make.  All you need are some peach flavoured candy rings and some black liquorice bites.  Just squeeze the liquorice in the centre hole of the peach ring and you have a lovely candy poppy.  It’s fun, tasty and festive.  Not to mention they only take SECONDS to put together!
Easy Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treat
Easy Peanut-Free Lunchbox Poppy Treat

The other thing I love about this bento box treat idea is that they are PEANUT FREE!  Everything that enters the schools needs to be peanut free, for a good reason too.  These treats are safe to send and may get your kids talk about poppy’s and their significance. 
There you have it!  Remembrance Day is on a Saturday this year so we hope everyone gets a chance to show some support, attend some ceremonies and pause for a minute to reflect what the day stands for.  
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]]> Quick and Easy Pumpkin Macaroons https://www.andthenhome.com/pumpkin-macaroons/ Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:30:26 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2436 When Victoria and I were kids we didn’t like pumpkin flavoured anything.  I’m not sure if this is because we actually didn’t like it or just assumed it would taste bad because pumpkins weren’t things you ate, they were things to carve and put on your front porch.  Fast forward to today and we both enjoy baking with pumpkins…and eating the results!  This fall season I decided to give some Pumpkin Macaroons a try.  If you’ve never baked with pumpkin before this recipe is a great place to start.   Check out these yummy, easy to bake Pumpkin Macaroons. On a little side note…every fall I look forward to baking and creating a fall atmosphere in our home.  I have a list to complete before Halloween to take advantage of this festive season.  I love to burn scented candles bake and of course decorate (see my new Fall Welcome Sign).  As a family we love to go to our local pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin and go hiking to catch glimpses of the fall colours.  I have a Fall Checklist for all the fall-ness that needs to happen before Halloween.  Check it out… Back to the macaroons…these little snacks are easy to make and the ingredient list is not scary.  They are quick to whip up for work snacks, office parties or family get togethers…and for at home snacking ? .  The pumpkin seed on the top are optional but look oh so cute.  Considered putting some orange food colouring into the mix to make them even more pumpkin-y or placing some candy eyes on them to give the kids a giggle.   Let’s get to the recipe now! Tasty, cute and easy to make. These Pumpkin Macaroons won't disappoint and are perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch today and see for yourself!  Make these bite size pumpkin macaroons for any occasion and they won’t disappoint.  Happy Baking! Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products or services mentioned on this website.  Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.

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]]> When Victoria and I were kids we didn’t like pumpkin flavoured anything.  I’m not sure if this is because we actually didn’t like it or just assumed it would taste bad because pumpkins weren’t things you ate, they were things to carve and put on your front porch.  Fast forward to today and we both enjoy baking with pumpkins…and eating the results!  This fall season I decided to give some Pumpkin Macaroons a try.  If you’ve never baked with pumpkin before this recipe is a great place to start.   Check out these yummy, easy to bake Pumpkin Macaroons.
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On a little side note…every fall I look forward to baking and creating a fall atmosphere in our home.  I have a list to complete before Halloween to take advantage of this festive season.  I love to burn scented candles bake and of course decorate (see my new Fall Welcome Sign).  As a family we love to go to our local pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin and go hiking to catch glimpses of the fall colours.  I have a Fall Checklist for all the fall-ness that needs to happen before Halloween.  Check it out…
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Back to the macaroons…these little snacks are easy to make and the ingredient list is not scary.  They are quick to whip up for work snacks, office parties or family get togethers…and for at home snacking ? .  The pumpkin seed on the top are optional but look oh so cute.  Considered putting some orange food colouring into the mix to make them even more pumpkin-y or placing some candy eyes on them to give the kids a giggle.  

Let’s get to the recipe now!

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Pumpkin Macaroons

Tasty, cute and easy to make. These Pumpkin Macaroons won't disappoint and are perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch today and see for yourself! 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup crushed praline peanuts
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.  
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until fluffy adding the sugar in slowly. 
  • Add the coconut, and the rest of the ingredients into the sugar/egg mixture and stir them until well blended.
  • Roll the mixture into balls (about 1 1/2 inch) and place them onto the cookie sheet
  • Place one pumpkin seed into the the top of each ball (to create a stem)
  • Bake them for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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Make these bite size pumpkin macaroons for any occasion and they won’t disappoint. 
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Happy Baking!
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]]> 10 Mix It Up Back to School Lunches https://www.andthenhome.com/10-mix-it-up-back-to-school-lunches/ Sun, 27 Aug 2017 18:57:45 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2182 Its that time again… back to school and back to packing lunches. Why not mix it up from the old Monday to Friday sandwich routine? We know that packing the same lunch everyday can get a bit boring. So we’ve  put together a list of ten ways to shake up your kids lunchbox and think outside the sandwich! Here’s our list of 10 Mix It Up Back to School Lunches:   Add A Pinch – Mini Quiches These little bites are healthy, easy and always ready to go in the morning. Make them at the beginning of the week and they’ll be on hand in the fridge for quick morning assembly. 2. Kraft – Cheese Quesadillas Quesadillas are so versatile. It’s a fuss-free lunch that will satisfy even the pickiest little eater. You can add cooked chicken breast for protein and throw some salsa and avocado in the lunchbox to add extra flavour. 3. Betty Crocker – Roast Beef Roll Ups  Easy to make with endless filling choices, roll ups are perfect for school lunches. You can add practically anything but this recipe is a great place to start. 4.  The Spruce – Hummus and Pita Hummus is one of those magic foods that every kid likes. Throw a few simple ingredients into a food processor and you have a satisfying lunch.  5. Dinner Then Dessert  – Mini Pancakes  You can make these silver dollars on the weekend and save them for lunches during the week. Add hard-boiled eggs, leftover sausages and some fruit to make breakfast for lunch.  Try these boiled egg molds for a fun twist on the egg shape!!  They’re super cute when done and a hit with the kids. 6. Inspired Taste – Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Be sure to make the grilled cheese with enough time to completely cool before being packed up to avoid having a soggy sandwich. Warm up some tomato soup and transfer it to a thermos for a warm lunch, especially great on those cold winter school days! 7.  I Heart Naptime – Pizza Pinwheels What kiddo doesn’t love pizza? Treat them to a pizza lunch with a twist with these easy little rolls.   8.  Skinny Mixers – Lunchtime Meatballs Want to sneak extra veggies into lunch? This recipe slips kale into meatballs! Your kids will never guess the secret to why these delicious meatballs are green. 9. Pure Wow – Mac N Cheese Bites These mini baked mac-and-cheese bites are baked not fried. Easier to make and a bit healthier. Yes, your kids are going to love them, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up in grown up lunch boxes too! 10. Jo Cooks – Mini Corn Dogs Last but not least is a lunch that will make your kid the envy of the lunchroom. Add some ketchup and mustard for dipping and some potato salad on the side for lunch perfection. So that’s our list. Hope it will help make this school year go by a little easier and a little bit more fun. (for both you and your kiddos!)  Check out our DIY Back to School Memory Chalkboard for more back to school fun. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products mentioned or services on this website.  Your purchase will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.

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]]> Its that time again… back to school and back to packing lunches. Why not mix it up from the old Monday to Friday sandwich routine? We know that packing the same lunch everyday can get a bit boring. So we’ve  put together a list of ten ways to shake up your kids lunchbox and think outside the sandwich! Here’s our list of 10 Mix It Up Back to School Lunches:

 

Photo Credit: Add A Pinch
Photo Credit: Add A Pinch
  1. Add A Pinch – Mini Quiches

These little bites are healthy, easy and always ready to go in the morning. Make them at the beginning of the week and they’ll be on hand in the fridge for quick morning assembly.

Photo Credit: Kraft
Photo Credit: Kraft

2. Kraft – Cheese Quesadillas

Quesadillas are so versatile. It’s a fuss-free lunch that will satisfy even the pickiest little eater. You can add cooked chicken breast for protein and throw some salsa and avocado in the lunchbox to add extra flavour.

Photo Credit: Betty Crocker
Photo Credit: Betty Crocker

3. Betty Crocker – Roast Beef Roll Ups 

Easy to make with endless filling choices, roll ups are perfect for school lunches. You can add practically anything but this recipe is a great place to start.

Photo Credit: The Spruce
Photo Credit: The Spruce

4.  The Spruce – Hummus and Pita

Hummus is one of those magic foods that every kid likes. Throw a few simple ingredients into a food processor and you have a satisfying lunch. 

Photo Credit: Dinner Than Dessert
Photo Credit: Dinner Then Dessert

5. Dinner Then Dessert  – Mini Pancakes 

You can make these silver dollars on the weekend and save them for lunches during the week. Add hard-boiled eggs, leftover sausages and some fruit to make breakfast for lunch.  Try these boiled egg molds for a fun twist on the egg shape!!  They’re super cute when done and a hit with the kids.

Photo Credit: Inspired Taste
Photo Credit: Inspired Taste

6. Inspired Taste – Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Be sure to make the grilled cheese with enough time to completely cool before being packed up to avoid having a soggy sandwich. Warm up some tomato soup and transfer it to a thermos for a warm lunch, especially great on those cold winter school days!

Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime
Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime

7.  I Heart Naptime – Pizza Pinwheels

What kiddo doesn’t love pizza? Treat them to a pizza lunch with a twist with these easy little rolls.

 

Photo Credit: Skinnymixers
Photo Credit: Skinnymixers

8.  Skinny Mixers – Lunchtime Meatballs

Want to sneak extra veggies into lunch? This recipe slips kale into meatballs! Your kids will never guess the secret to why these delicious meatballs are green.

Photo Credit: Pure Wow
Photo Credit: Pure Wow

9. Pure Wow – Mac N Cheese Bites

These mini baked mac-and-cheese bites are baked not fried. Easier to make and a bit healthier. Yes, your kids are going to love them, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up in grown up lunch boxes too!

Photo Credit: Jo Cooks
Photo Credit: Jo Cooks

10. Jo Cooks – Mini Corn Dogs

Last but not least is a lunch that will make your kid the envy of the lunchroom. Add some ketchup and mustard for dipping and some potato salad on the side for lunch perfection.

So that’s our list. Hope it will help make this school year go by a little easier and a little bit more fun. (for both you and your kiddos!)  Check out our DIY Back to School Memory Chalkboard for more back to school fun.

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]]> Easy Banana Bread Bar Recipe https://www.andthenhome.com/easy-banana-bread-bars-recipe/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:30:12 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2119 There is just something wholesome about Banana Bread.  It’s a delicious cake suited for any part of the day…it has banana’s, that means it’s good for breakfast right?  The one thing that didn’t really work well for me was cutting the cake and eating it on the go.  Since having three kids under four, fast and easy snacks and desserts are a must.  This Banana Bread Bar Recipe works for me and is just that!  If you want to stay extra clean then consider skipping the icing, the bars taste equally good without.  Sometimes fast and quick doesn’t involve tiny sticky fingers and faces 😉       Our mom has been making this Banana Bread for as long as I can remember and we have only just discovered that it tastes even better when made in bars.  I’m excited to pass this recipe down to my girls who love baking too.  When Victoria and I were young, we used to ‘help’ in the kitchen by mixing ingredients or cracking eggs.   Baking was always so rewarding, starting from scratch and creating something delicious was always fun.  Now that I have kids of my own, I love to be in the kitchen with them…as frustrating as it can be at times, the value of baking is tremendous for all of us!   This recipe is an easy way to use up those bananas that have been forgotten about and if needed, this recipe can be frozen for use later if it lasts long enough to get into the freezer that is!  Bring them to your next social event or have them at a family barbecue, I bet the requests for more won’t be far away.         Moist and dense these bars are good for any occasion as a dessert or snack. Yummy Banana Bread Bars!   What did you think?  It’s a moist, dense recipe, perfect for any event.  If you like this recipe and you’re looking for more inspiration take a look at our RECIPE page.  There you will find everything from desserts to dinners to copycat recipes and more!  Enjoy!  

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]]> There is just something wholesome about Banana Bread.  It’s a delicious cake suited for any part of the day…it has banana’s, that means it’s good for breakfast right?  The one thing that didn’t really work well for me was cutting the cake and eating it on the go.  Since having three kids under four, fast and easy snacks and desserts are a must.  This Banana Bread Bar Recipe works for me and is just that!  If you want to stay extra clean then consider skipping the icing, the bars taste equally good without.  Sometimes fast and quick doesn’t involve tiny sticky fingers and faces 😉

 

Easy Banana Bread Bar Recipe

 

Easy Banana Bread Bar Recipe

 

Our mom has been making this Banana Bread for as long as I can remember and we have only just discovered that it tastes even better when made in bars.  I’m excited to pass this recipe down to my girls who love baking too.  When Victoria and I were young, we used to ‘help’ in the kitchen by mixing ingredients or cracking eggs.   Baking was always so rewarding, starting from scratch and creating something delicious was always fun.  Now that I have kids of my own, I love to be in the kitchen with them…as frustrating as it can be at times, the value of baking is tremendous for all of us!

 

This recipe is an easy way to use up those bananas that have been forgotten about and if needed, this recipe can be frozen for use later if it lasts long enough to get into the freezer that is!  Bring them to your next social event or have them at a family barbecue, I bet the requests for more won’t be far away.

 

 
Easy Banana Bread Bar Recipe

 

Easy Banana Bread Bar Recipe

 

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Banana Bread Bars

Moist and dense these bars are good for any occasion as a dessert or snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup bananas ripe, mashed
  • 2 eggs

Icing

  • 1 pkg cream cheese about 8 oz, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups icing sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 350 F
  • Mix lemon juice and milk together
  • In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients together.  Add the shortening, bananas and sour milk, mix until the flour is damp.
  • Beat the mixture for 2 minutes, add the eggs and beat again.
  • Bake in 2 greased and floured pans for 35min or until toothpick comes out clean.

Icing

  • In a large bowl beat the cream cheese, vanilla and butter until well blended.
  • Gradually add in the icing sugar, until completely mixed.

Notes

This recipe tastes equally as good with or without the icing, so if you want to save a few (or more) calories or sticky fingers...go without.  You won't miss out on the delicious banana goodness!
Consider adding chocolate chips, blueberries or nuts to add some extra flavour!

Yummy Banana Bread Bars!

Easy Banana Bread Bar Recipe

 

What did you think?  It’s a moist, dense recipe, perfect for any event.  If you like this recipe and you’re looking for more inspiration take a look at our RECIPE page.  There you will find everything from desserts to dinners to copycat recipes and more!  Enjoy!

 

Easy Banana Bread Bar Recipe

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]]> 16 Perfectly Cold Coffee Drink Recipes https://www.andthenhome.com/16-perfectly-cold-coffee-drink-recipes/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:38:03 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=2084 This summer is flying by and I’ve been guilty of stopping at my local coffee shops once or twice…a day!  This addiction of mine is starting to hit my pocket book fairly hard.  That got me thinking about which recipes I could make from home and I was pleasantly surprised with my finding.  There are tons of delicious cold coffee recipes that you can make from home this summer and I’ve compiled my favourite 16 Perfectly Cold Coffee Drink Recipes here for you to see!   Let’s dive in now.   1. All Recipes – Frozen Caramel Latte Sorry, Starbucks, but your recipe has leaked. Now we can make those sweet caramel latte’s at home for less cost, but not less mess. It’s worth it though, check out this yummy recipe!   2. Lemon Bowl – Healthy Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino The Lemon Bowl has a healthy version of a high sugar favourite. They have made some easy substitutions in their recipe to bring you a lighter (calorie wise) drink with the same mocha taste!   3. Hummingbird High – Bubble Iced Coffee Do I have to say more then Bubble Tea? Have you tried a Bubble Coffee? Well, thanks to Hummingbird High, who brings you recipes that will make you hum, you can!   4. Amy’s Healthy Baking – Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Frappuccino Amy has made a frappuccino that should be named after me, because it’s got my favourite ingredients in it. few calories, chocolate, peanut butter delight   5. The Gracious Pantry – Clean Eating Mocha Coconut Frappuccino Recipe Described as a creamy slushy this delicious low calorie frappuccino has a sweet coconut flavour   6. Against All Grain – Iced Vanilla Bean Latte Who doesn’t love a vanilla bean latte? Now you can make it at home! 7. Folgers Coffee – Almond Espresso Float Cream soda espresso float? Yes please! You had me at cream soda. Definitely one to add to your list!   8. The Kitchn – How To Make the Best Iced Coffee Keep it simple, find out how to make the perfect iced coffee, pictures, suggestions and a recipe included!   9. Eating on a Dime – Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe Another tasty Starbucks copycat recipe. This is my favourite Starbucks recipe and I’m excited that I can now make it at home with this easy to follow recipe.   10. Kraft Canada – Iced Cappuccino Creamy and full of flavour the trick to this one is to freeze coffee cubes and then blend them with the rest of the ingredients to get the perfect cold coffee.   11. Jo-Lynne Shane – Iced Mocha Recipe Written with a fun tutorial this Iced Mocha Recipe is a delicious drink to have on a hot summer day.   12. Simple Bites – Iced Coffee Frappe at Home After a visit with her parents, Aimee over at Simple Bites was in need of a pick-me-up beverage to help get back to work! She has created the perfect iced coffee frappe and shares the recipe with us, check it out. Still More Cold Coffee Recipes To Go! 13. Epicurious – Frozen Iced Coffee with Coffee Jelly Over at Epicurious we have a delicious iced coffee recipe with the added fun and flavour of coffee jelly…or adult Jello as I’d like to call it 😉   14. Honestly Yum – Iced Mocha with Coffee Cubes Here is a neat way to enjoy a cold coffee – warm milk mixed with cocoa powder poured over perfectly brewed and then frozen coffee cubes! See the cool, warm? recipe with Honestly Yum.   15. Key Ingredient – Misty’s Baileys and Coffee Following the frozen coffee cubes idea comes this after dinner adults only drink! Creamy Baileys meets coffee for a delicious cold coffee blend perfect for a summer evening.   16. Foodie with Family – Coffee Milkshakes Rebecca from Foodie with Family is on to something here, a coffee milkshake? Why haven’t I thought of this before? The reasons for needing this recipe are worth a read, they will give you a chuckle. I can relate for sure, but as she mentions…do you really need an excuse for a COFFEE MILKSHAKE? I think not! So that’s my list.  It’s saved me many dollars and my choices have grown.  Now I can enjoy my cold coffee in the comfort of my own home, more specifically, on my back deck with my feet up.  Check out our Easy and Affordable Tomato Cage Patio Table if you do the same!

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]]> This summer is flying by and I’ve been guilty of stopping at my local coffee shops once or twice…a day!  This addiction of mine is starting to hit my pocket book fairly hard.  That got me thinking about which recipes I could make from home and I was pleasantly surprised with my finding.  There are tons of delicious cold coffee recipes that you can make from home this summer and I’ve compiled my favourite 16 Perfectly Cold Coffee Drink Recipes here for you to see!   Let’s dive in now.

 

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Photo Credit: All Recipes

1. All Recipes – Frozen Caramel Latte
Sorry, Starbucks, but your recipe has leaked. Now we can make those sweet caramel latte’s at home for less cost, but not less mess. It’s worth it though, check out this yummy recipe!

 

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Photo Credit: The Lemon Bowl

2. Lemon Bowl – Healthy Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
The Lemon Bowl has a healthy version of a high sugar favourite. They have made some easy substitutions in their recipe to bring you a lighter (calorie wise) drink with the same mocha taste!

 

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Photo Credit: Hummingbird High

3. Hummingbird High – Bubble Iced Coffee
Do I have to say more then Bubble Tea? Have you tried a Bubble Coffee? Well, thanks to Hummingbird High, who brings you recipes that will make you hum, you can!

 

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Photo Credit: Amy’s Healthy Baking

4. Amy’s Healthy Baking – Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Frappuccino
Amy has made a frappuccino that should be named after me, because it’s got my favourite ingredients in it. few calories, chocolate, peanut butter delight

 

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Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry

5. The Gracious Pantry – Clean Eating Mocha Coconut Frappuccino Recipe
Described as a creamy slushy this delicious low calorie frappuccino has a sweet coconut flavour

 

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Photo Credit: Against All Grain

6. Against All Grain – Iced Vanilla Bean Latte
Who doesn’t love a vanilla bean latte? Now you can make it at home!

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Photo Credit: Folger’s Coffee

7. Folgers Coffee – Almond Espresso Float
Cream soda espresso float? Yes please! You had me at cream soda. Definitely one to add to your list!

 

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8. The Kitchn – How To Make the Best Iced Coffee
Keep it simple, find out how to make the perfect iced coffee, pictures, suggestions and a recipe included!

 

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Photo Credit: Eating On a Dime

9. Eating on a Dime – Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe
Another tasty Starbucks copycat recipe. This is my favourite Starbucks recipe and I’m excited that I can now make it at home with this easy to follow recipe.

 

kraft-canada-iced-cappuccino
Photo Credit: Kraft Canada

10. Kraft Canada – Iced Cappuccino
Creamy and full of flavour the trick to this one is to freeze coffee cubes and then blend them with the rest of the ingredients to get the perfect cold coffee.

 

jo-lynne-shane-easy-iced-mocha
Photo Credit: Jo-Lynne Shane

11. Jo-Lynne Shane – Iced Mocha Recipe
Written with a fun tutorial this Iced Mocha Recipe is a delicious drink to have on a hot summer day.

 

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Photo Credit: Simple Bites

12. Simple Bites – Iced Coffee Frappe at Home
After a visit with her parents, Aimee over at Simple Bites was in need of a pick-me-up beverage to help get back to work! She has created the perfect iced coffee frappe and shares the recipe with us, check it out.

Still More Cold Coffee Recipes To Go!

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Photo Credit: Epicurious

13. Epicurious – Frozen Iced Coffee with Coffee Jelly
Over at Epicurious we have a delicious iced coffee recipe with the added fun and flavour of coffee jelly…or adult Jello as I’d like to call it 😉

 

honestly-yum-iced-mocha-with-coffee-cubes
Photo Credit: Honestly Yum

14. Honestly Yum – Iced Mocha with Coffee Cubes
Here is a neat way to enjoy a cold coffee – warm milk mixed with cocoa powder poured over perfectly brewed and then frozen coffee cubes! See the cool, warm? recipe with Honestly Yum.

 

key-ingredient-mistys-baileys-and-coffee
Photo Credit: Key Ingredient

15. Key Ingredient – Misty’s Baileys and Coffee
Following the frozen coffee cubes idea comes this after dinner adults only drink! Creamy Baileys meets coffee for a delicious cold coffee blend perfect for a summer evening.

 

foodie-with-family-coffee-milkshake
Photo Credit: Foodie with Family

16. Foodie with Family – Coffee Milkshakes
Rebecca from Foodie with Family is on to something here, a coffee milkshake? Why haven’t I thought of this before? The reasons for needing this recipe are worth a read, they will give you a chuckle. I can relate for sure, but as she mentions…do you really need an excuse for a COFFEE MILKSHAKE? I think not!

So that’s my list.  It’s saved me many dollars and my choices have grown.  Now I can enjoy my cold coffee in the comfort of my own home, more specifically, on my back deck with my feet up.  Check out our Easy and Affordable Tomato Cage Patio Table if you do the same!

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]]> Traditional Poutine with a Homemade Gravy Recipe https://www.andthenhome.com/traditional-poutine-homemade-gravy-recipe/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:30:59 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=1780 Last week we shared a Steamé recipe, this week we’re matching it with Traditional Poutine and Homemade Gravy.  We are going full Quebec favourites in our house to celebrate the upcoming St. Jean Baptiste holiday.  This classic poutine begins with thick potato wedges and is finished to perfection with a homemade gravy.      I have made a lot of gravy in my day and this is by far my favourite recipe.  With only a few ingredients, most you may already have in your pantry, it’s fast and easy.  I find it to be a thicker gravy so it’s perfect for a Classic Poutine!  But don’t stop there, this gravy would be equally tasty with mashed potatoes and steak.  A little about poutine…in case you were wondering, which I’m sure you are.  It originated in Quebec, so it is a true Canadian classic.  It’s thought that when a customer of Fernand Lachance (a restaurateur) was asked to simply place some cheese curds on french fries his response was  “ça va faire une maudite poutine!” which translates to “It will make a mess!”.  The gravy was added later.  It then became a very popular dish, spreading across Canada.  Nowadays, it’s sold in many restaurants in Canada and in the United States.       You can find poutine being offered in many different ways.  Some have pulled pork, sausage or chicken.  Try it with sweet potato fries for a slightly healthier version.  No matter what way you eat your poutine, there is a variation that everyone one can enjoy.  Our recipe is more traditional, but feel free to tweak it, make it a meal to indulge!     Traditional Poutine with Homemade Gravy Recipe This classic poutine begins with thick potato wedges and is finished to perfection with a homemade gravy.    I hope you enjoyed the recipe!  We paired ours with a delicious Steamé which made an easy dinner the whole family liked…and ate.  If you are celebrating St. Jean Baptiste like we are, a dessert is in order too!  Try these Easy Lemon Blueberry Squares for an easy, tasty after dinner snack.    

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]]> Last week we shared a Steamé recipe, this week we’re matching it with Traditional Poutine and Homemade Gravy.  We are going full Quebec favourites in our house to celebrate the upcoming St. Jean Baptiste holiday.  This classic poutine begins with thick potato wedges and is finished to perfection with a homemade gravy. 

 

Traditional Poutine with Homade Gravy Recipe

 

I have made a lot of gravy in my day and this is by far my favourite recipe.  With only a few ingredients, most you may already have in your pantry, it’s fast and easy.  I find it to be a thicker gravy so it’s perfect for a Classic Poutine!  But don’t stop there, this gravy would be equally tasty with mashed potatoes and steak. 
Traditional Poutine with Homemade Gravy Recipe
Ingredients for a delicious gravy!
A little about poutine…in case you were wondering, which I’m sure you are.  It originated in Quebec, so it is a true Canadian classic.  It’s thought that when a customer of Fernand Lachance (a restaurateur) was asked to simply place some cheese curds on french fries his response was  “ça va faire une maudite poutine!” which translates to “It will make a mess!”.  The gravy was added later.  It then became a very popular dish, spreading across Canada.  Nowadays, it’s sold in many restaurants in Canada and in the United States.  

 

Traditional Poutine with Homemade Gravy Recipe

 

You can find poutine being offered in many different ways.  Some have pulled pork, sausage or chicken.  Try it with sweet potato fries for a slightly healthier version.  No matter what way you eat your poutine, there is a variation that everyone one can enjoy.  Our recipe is more traditional, but feel free to tweak it, make it a meal to indulge!

 

Traditional Poutine with Homemade Gravy Recipe

 

Traditional Poutine with Homemade Gravy Recipe

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Traditional Poutine with Homemade Gravy Recipe

This classic poutine begins with thick potato wedges and is finished to perfection with a homemade gravy. 
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 people
Author And Then Home

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese curds

For the Gravy

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 pinches salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp powdered gravy enhancer

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare the potatoes for cutting by washing and removing any dark or broken areas. Cut the potatoes into wedge sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl filled with cool water and soak for 5 min, although you could leave them in there for 2 hours, and to be honest the longer the better!
  • Transfer the potatoes into a medium sized bowl, add the olive oil and salt/pepper. Toss until well coated.
  • Place the potatoes to a cooking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until they are just golden brown. Turning them every 5-8 minutes.
  • GRAVY. While the potatoes are baking begin making the gravy. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in the flour slowly mixing well, removing all lumps. Add the salt and pepper.
  • Over medium heat, continue to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the beef broth in small portions, continue to stir.
  • Once the all the broth has been added stir in the gravy enhancer. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens.
  • Back to the Poutine. Once your potato wedges are done, transfer them to a serving dish. Top with the cheese curds and finished gravy. Then, enjoy!!


Traditional Poutine with Homemade Gravy Recipe

 

I hope you enjoyed the recipe!  We paired ours with a delicious Steamé which made an easy dinner the whole family liked…and ate.  If you are celebrating St. Jean Baptiste like we are, a dessert is in order too!  Try these Easy Lemon Blueberry Squares for an easy, tasty after dinner snack.

 

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]]> Steamé – An Iconic Montreal Dish https://www.andthenhome.com/recipe/steame-iconic-montreal-dish/ https://www.andthenhome.com/recipe/steame-iconic-montreal-dish/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:30:40 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?post_type=recipe&p=1688 With St. Jean Baptiste right around the corner I felt the need to make Steamés, An Iconic Montreal Dish.  My husband’s family is from Montreal so he naturally has fond memories of all the amazing things Montreal has to offer.  We lived there ourselves for 3 years before we got married and enjoyed plenty of Quebec’s tasty food!  Since returning to our southern Ontario roots we occasionally reminisce about the great food and awesome festivals Montreal had to offer.   One of our favourite things to eat when living in Montreal was a steamie (or steamé in French).  If you’re not familiar with these Montreal hot dogs, they are a fast food staple and you are missing out!  When we lived there we were younger and these hot dogs were perfect after a long night of…. dancing.  When I make them now it’s for a much different reason – my children will eat them!  Whatever your reason for wanting to eat these yummy hot dogs – one thing is true, steamies are delicious!!  There are typically three ways steamies are sold in restaurants, they are: All-dressed – has mustard, chopped onion and fresh coleslaw or cabbage.   Michigan hot dog – has spaghetti sauce or chili sauce, with or without onions and mustard. Supreme – has cheese and bacon.   There are a few popular restaurants in Montreal that sell steamies such as La Belle Province and Lafleur Restaurants but if you’re looking to make your own see the recipe below.  Our recipe is a little different then the classic steamie.  We choose to make our steamies little differently by adding sauerkraut instead of cabbage and my hubs prefers relish over mustard.     Steamé – An Iconic Montreal Dish   Ingredients: Hot dogs Yellow mustard Relish (if preferred) Chopped onion Sauerkraut  Instructions: 1.  Place about 2 inches of water into a pot and mount a steamer, cover with a lid.  Over medium heat bring the water a gentle boil. 2.  Place the hot dogs into the steamer.  Cover and cook for 2-4 minutes.  You can place the buns in the steamer also for 2-3 minutes to make them warm if you prefer.   3.  Top with mustard, onions and sauerkraut (and relish if you would like).  There you have it, a delicious, quick dinner that the whole family will love.  They could bring you to the wonderful city of Montreal or straight to the dinner table with little fuss.  If you’re looking for an easy appetizer try this Baked Mediterranean Feta Cheese Appy and for dessert serve these Easy Lemon Blueberry Squares.  

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]]> With St. Jean Baptiste right around the corner I felt the need to make Steamés, An Iconic Montreal Dish.  My husband’s family is from Montreal so he naturally has fond memories of all the amazing things Montreal has to offer.  We lived there ourselves for 3 years before we got married and enjoyed plenty of Quebec’s tasty food!  Since returning to our southern Ontario roots we occasionally reminisce about the great food and awesome festivals Montreal had to offer.
 
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One of our favourite things to eat when living in Montreal was a steamie (or steamé in French).  If you’re not familiar with these Montreal hot dogs, they are a fast food staple and you are missing out!  When we lived there we were younger and these hot dogs were perfect after a long night of…. dancing.  When I make them now it’s for a much different reason – my children will eat them!  Whatever your reason for wanting to eat these yummy hot dogs – one thing is true, steamies are delicious!! 
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There are typically three ways steamies are sold in restaurants, they are:
  • All-dressed – has mustard, chopped onion and fresh coleslaw or cabbage.  
  • Michigan hot dog – has spaghetti sauce or chili sauce, with or without onions and mustard.
  • Supreme – has cheese and bacon.  
There are a few popular restaurants in Montreal that sell steamies such as La Belle Province and Lafleur Restaurants but if you’re looking to make your own see the recipe below.  Our recipe is a little different then the classic steamie.  We choose to make our steamies little differently by adding sauerkraut instead of cabbage and my hubs prefers relish over mustard.  
 
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Steamé – An Iconic Montreal Dish

 
Ingredients:
  • Hot dogs
  • Yellow mustard
  • Relish (if preferred)
  • Chopped onion
  • Sauerkraut 
Instructions:
1.  Place about 2 inches of water into a pot and mount a steamer, cover with a lid.  Over medium heat bring the water a gentle boil.
2.  Place the hot dogs into the steamer.  Cover and cook for 2-4 minutes.  You can place the buns in the steamer also for 2-3 minutes to make them warm if you prefer.
 
3.  Top with mustard, onions and sauerkraut (and relish if you would like). 
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There you have it, a delicious, quick dinner that the whole family will love.  They could bring you to the wonderful city of Montreal or straight to the dinner table with little fuss.  If you’re looking for an easy appetizer try this Baked Mediterranean Feta Cheese Appy and for dessert serve these Easy Lemon Blueberry Squares.

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