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Braised Duck Breasts with Apples and Onions

Published: February 20, 2018 | Last updated: October 20, 2018 38 Comments

Top down view of a red pan filled with Two Braised Duck Breasts with Apples and Onions, a few cranberries are visible in the sauce. A few fresh thyme leaves are sprinkled throughout. Two whole ontario apples are next to the pan.

When making these Braised Duck Breasts with Apples and Onions, your kitchen will smell like a high-end restaurant. Succulent duck breasts meld together with delicious sweet and tart apple-onion sauce with cranberries. It’s a comforting and delicious meal perfect for any celebration or just a cozy weekend dinner.

This recipe for the Braised Duck Breasts with Apples and Onions is an homage to that Russian Duck with Apples. In Russia, the most popular duck recipe is for the whole duck that is stuffed with whole or chopped apples and then roasted in the oven. In my version, I use duck breasts that I sear first, then braise in a delicious mixture of Ontario apples, onions, thyme, and cranberries. For those who think that braising duck breasts is a sacrilege, I tried this same recipe with duck legs also. It works and is totally delicious but I personally like Braised Duck Breasts with Apples and Onions more than the legs. To make this recipe even more Russian, I serve it with buckwheat, which is a traditional side in Russian cuisine.

Filed Under: Fruit, Gluten-free, Herbs, Meat, Personal, Personal, Recipe, Sponsored Tagged With: Apples, duck

Instant Pot Meatball Soup

Published: February 14, 2018 | Last updated: October 20, 2018 14 Comments

Top down view of a bowl filled with Instant Pot Meatball and Pasta Soup with a few spinach leaves scattered around the bowl

This Instant Pot Meatball and Pasta Soup is flavourful, light, yet filling. Juicy meatballs, vegetables, fresh spinach, and perfectly cooked pasta are suspended in beautiful and clear broth. Delicious and satisfying soup any time of the year, made easily in your pressure cooker. Learn how to make this wonderful soups and my thoughts on cooking in Instant Pot.

Filed Under: Instant Pot, Meat, Mom recipe, Pasta, Recipe, Soup, Vegetables, Video Tagged With: Lentils

Lentil-Turkey Meatballs and three ways to use them

Published: February 7, 2018 | Last updated: May 10, 2018 34 Comments

Big tray lined with parchment paper and filled with Lentil-Turkey Meatballs is on a black slate board. A hand is holding a spoon scooping out the meatballs. A jar of lentils is visible in the background

Lentil-Turkey Meatballs are delicious, healthy, and filling. They are perfect to eat on their own or to add to pasta, sandwiches, or soups. Full of fiber, protein, and vegetables, they will keep you satisfied for hours. Bake them in the oven and use throughout the week. Great for meal prep or batch cooking and freezing. Check out my post to see how I use them to feed my family all week long.

Filed Under: Healthy, Meat, Pasta, Recipe, Sandwich, Soup, Sponsored, Tips Tagged With: Ground meat, Lentils, meatballs

Easy Valentine’s Day Menu for Two

Published: January 18, 2018 | Last updated: May 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

This Easy Valentine’s Day Menu for Two features delicious recipes that will make you feel like you are eating at a fancy restaurant. Staying at home means that the meal is very affordable. Breakfast, appetizer, and dessert are prepared a day ahead, so that Valentine’s Day is easy and stress-free. We don’t really do Valentine’s Day…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Breakfast, Cookies, Dessert, Dip, Drink, holidays, Meat, Mushrooms, Recipe, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Menu

Family-Style Steak with Mixed Mushrooms

Published: December 7, 2017 | Last updated: May 10, 2018 20 Comments

A pan with creamy mushrooms, a cutting board with the steak behind it, a calendar that's open to the page displaying this same recipe, a bottle of milk behind the calendar

This Family-Style Steak with Mixed Mushrooms is a gourmet meal that comes together quickly and easily. Perfectly cooked steak with creamy mushrooms will satisfy all your restaurant cravings at home. 

Filed Under: Dairy, Meat, Mushrooms, Recipe, Sponsored Tagged With: Milk Calendar

Beef and Dill Stuffed Crepes

Published: October 18, 2017 | Last updated: May 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Close up of the plate of Beef stuffed crepes with one crepe cut open and beef and dill stuffing visible. A small bowl of sour cream and more crepes in the background

Beef and Dill Stuffed Crepes (or blini or blinchiki) are delicious, filling, and healthy. They are a great lunch or dinner if served with salad. Traditional Russian recipe that can be made in advance and frozen for a quick meal. I always have a few Beef and Dill Stuffed Crepes in the freezer. Not because…

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Filed Under: Herbs, Meat, Recipe Tagged With: Crepes, russian

Pulled Pork Tacos

Published: June 20, 2017 | Last updated: March 6, 2019 1 Comment

Pulled Pork Tacos are a great way to use up some leftover pulled pork. It's a fun meal that everyone will love. Add cheese, guacamole, and cilantro for a delicious medley of flavours. Great for picnics, family dinners, or busy evenings | Imagelicious

Pulled Pork Tacos are a great way to use up some leftover pulled pork. It’s a fun meal that everyone will love. Add cheese, guacamole, and cilantro for a delicious medley of flavours. Great for picnics, family dinners, or Taco Tuesdays. I love making Slow Cooker Beer Pulled Pork because it’s really easy and quick. Well,…

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Filed Under: Father's Day, Meat, Mom recipe, Pulled Pork Posts, Quick Recipe, Recipe, Sandwich Tagged With: tacos

Slow Cooker Beer Pulled Pork

Published: December 1, 2016 | Last updated: May 10, 2018 12 Comments

This Slow Cooker Beer Pulled Pork is easy to prepare, feeds a crowd, tastes delicious and is a little bit lighter than traditional recipes. Perfect for winter months and entertaining | Imagelicious

This Slow Cooker Beer Pulled Pork is easy to prepare, feeds a crowd, tastes delicious and is a little bit lighter than traditional recipes. Perfect for winter months and entertaining or for when you’d like to feed a crowd in the summer! Great for Father’s Day! Last year my best friend hosted a little get…

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Filed Under: Father's Day, Meat, Mom recipe, Pulled Pork Posts, Recipe Tagged With: Pork

Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and Apples

Published: October 24, 2016 | Last updated: January 6, 2019 8 Comments

This Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and Apples is a great fall dish and easy to prepare after work | Imagelicious

This Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and Apples is a great fall dish and easy to prepare after work. Perfect for weekday dinner or weekend entertaining. This post contains Amazon affiliate links which means if you make a purchase after clicking one of those links, I will receive a small commission. Cooking with meat now is…

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Filed Under: Meat, Recipe, Vegetables Tagged With: Apples, Cabbage, Pork

How to Make a Perfect Steak at Home

Published: April 2, 2008 | Last updated: May 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you don’t have a grill and a backyard, it doesn’t mean that you cannot enjoy a real steak at home. Follow these simple instructions and you’ll have a perfect steak every time. It will save you money and frustration of ordering steak at restaurants. I used to love to go out for steak, but…

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