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Grill in Style this Summer with 10 Amazing BBQ Tips and Ozery’s OneBun®-Giveaway

May 22, 2015 by Kathryn 162 Comments

I am a huge fan of barbequing and once the weather is warm enough to eat outside, I’ll sometimes use the barbeque all week long. From chicken and steak to hot dogs and hamburgers, it’s a sure-to-please meal if it’s been on the grill!

But I’m not a fan of the big, doughy hamburger and hot dog buns and their high calorie count, so that’s why this year I’ve fallen in love with Ozery’s Pita Break! The company’s OneBun® flatbread buns are a lighter alternative to traditional buns and are free of artificial colours, flavours, additives and preservatives. To help you have an extra delicious barbeque season, Ozery’s Pita Break has ten great barbeque tips you’ll want to check out before you hit the grill!

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Join the @CanadianTire #CuisinartBBQs Twitter Party May 13 at 8pm EST

May 8, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

I love cooking at any time of year but I have a special fondness in my heart for barbeque season. There’s nothing I love more than firing up the grill after a long winter and cooking up a delicious cedar-plank salmon, tender sauced ribs or a juicy steak. In fact, when the weather does get warm enough to barbeque, it’s sometimes the only cooking method I use for weeks at a time!

This year, Canadian Tire and Cuisinart have teamed up to help take barbequing to a whole new level with a new line of Cuisinart BBQ accessories available in Canadian Tire stores across Canada, perfect for creating gourmet dishes on your grill. Personally, I can’t wait to try this fabulous Salmon Asparagus & Grilled Pineapple recipe. My youngest son absolutely loves pineapple, so I know he’ll devour this tasty meal! [Read more…]

Get Your Back Yard Clean and Ready for Summer BBQ Fun

June 16, 2014 by Kathryn 53 Comments

With school almost out and lazy summer days quickly approaching, there is only one thought at the forefront of my mind right now…enjoying plenty of barbequed treats and summer meals out in the sun! But first, a little cleaning and preparation can help ensure that your family get-together is fun for everyone. Break out the burgers, revive that dingy apron and get your patio furniture sparkling for the ultimate summer BBQ!

What better way to get the party started than reviving that well-loved and BBQ stained “Kiss the Cook” apron? Target tough stains with OxiClean™ Max Force White Revive Laundry Stain Remover Powder, reviving that dingy apron and restoring its brightness. OxiClean™ White Revive whitens with powerful whitening and brightening agents, so whites remains in superb condition.

Next it’s time to bring out the equipment – but after being stored since last summer the patio set may be a little dirty. OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover Powder has over 101 uses on multiple surfaces like patio furniture, unfinished decks, carpet, upholstery, kitchen and bath surfaces, and even works outdoors on gutters. For metal surfaces, make sure to rinse well, immediately. [Read more…]

Celebrate Summer’s Occasions with Creamy Greek Pesto Pasta Salad

May 25, 2014 by Kathryn 50 Comments

The food of summertime is one of my favourite things about the season and here in Saskatchewan, we’re enjoying summer weather in full force. While we’ve had plenty of barbequed meals already to celebrate this month’s many special days, there’s so much more to summertime food than just barbeque and for a cool and refreshing meal on a hot day, there’s nothing better than a hearty salad.

Personally, I tend to favour pasta salad recipes since they’re so versatile. I’m actually not overly fond of the traditional pasta salad with ham and cheese that so many seem to love. But a pasta salad loaded with vegetables is a hit with me every time and so this weekend I decided to put a few twists on the Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad recipe on the Kraft What’s Cooking website to create a Greek-style pasta salad perfect for a light summer supper.

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Summer Barbeque Fun with a Peanut-Sauced Ribs Recipe and Wet-Nap

May 5, 2014 by Kathryn 18 Comments

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As soon as the snow melts, my boys and I start spending a lot more time outside in the back yard. And that means that I spend a lot more time cooking outside too. There’s nothing my family likes better than a meal cooked on the barbeque and so this weekend, we decided to welcome spring with our all-time favourite barbequed meal, Peanut-Sauced Ribs.

But ribs are messy, so first I headed to Walmart to pick up a box of Wet-Nap packettes. These handy little individually wrapped packages are an essential in our household because they’re so convenient. I keep them in the house for quick cleanups of sticky hands, in the car for those times when the boys can’t wash up properly and in my purse for all those other little emergencies a mom tends to encounter. And when we’re eating outside, Wet-Nap packettes are always on the table.

With the supplies I needed, I got busy cooking up the ribs. The secret to really good pork ribs is two-fold. First, splurging on back ribs, the meatiest variety of ribs available, is essential. Secondly, precooking the ribs ensures that they are deliciously tender and juicy. Just cut the ribs into two or three rib sections and boil them in a pot of water with about one tablespoon of salt added for 50-60 minutes before barbequing for the best ribs ever. [Read more…]

Barbeque Time and a Great Grocery Giveaway with MarcAngelo Foods-Giveaway

June 22, 2013 by Kathryn 189 Comments

marcangelo souvlaki Barbeque season is here and while everyone loves that classic burger or hot dog, why not shake things up a bit this summer with some tasty Mediterranean main dishes perfect for the grill from MarcAngelo Foods? From Sweet BBQ Chicken Skewers to Honey Garlic Sausages, there are all kinds of fun choices to get you out of that burger rut. And many MarcAngelo products are now certified gluten-free too!

We recently received a gift card to try some of the tasty summer treats from MarcAngelo Foods. The boys are pretty picky eaters, but they love chicken so I decided to barbeque some of the Authentic Chicken Souvlaki skewers for our Saturday supper. With roasted potatoes and a salad, it was a nice light summer meal and a great change from the usual burgers and ribs. [Read more…]

Celebrate Summer with Mouth-Watering Dr. Pepper Ribs

May 1, 2012 by Kathryn 9 Comments

Ready for the tastiest, most tender, most finger-licking ribs you’ve ever tasted? You’d better be, because this recipe gives new meaning to the term “sinful.” But despite the devilishly delicious taste, these ribs are actually pretty low on fat and calories. If you try one new recipe this barbeque season, this should be it!

baby back ribs after soaking and rub — The ribs after marinating and being rubbed with chili powder, ready to go into the oven!

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Barbequed Dr. Pepper Ribs

Tender and flavourful ribs in a homemade Dr. Pepper barbeque sauce!

Course Main

Servings 4 people

Calories 400 kcal

Author Kathryn

Ingredients

2 racks baby back ribs
1 2 L bottle of Dr Pepper
1/4 cup salt
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil
1 onion minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

Cut the ribs into sections containing two or three ribs each. Place the ribs in a baking dish or Ziploc freezer bag. Pour in Dr Pepper to cover them, reserving at least 1 cup for the sauce. Add the salt and soak the ribs in the fridge overnight (or at least 2 hours).
Heat the oven to 350°F. Drain and dry the ribs and then rub them with the chili powder. Place them in a single layer in a large baking dish, add a cup of water and cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours, until the meat nearly falls off the bone.
For the barbecue sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until they're soft and fragrant, then add the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, cayenne and one cup of Dr Pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Preheat the barbeque and brush the ribs with sauce. When the grill is hot, cook the ribs bone-side down on a cooler part for 10 to 15 minutes. Flip them and cook until lightly charred. Remove, brush on more sauce and serve.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Men's Health Dr. Pepper Ribs

The original recipe made only half as much sauce but it is just too good to make in such small quantities. I generally use about ¾ of the doubled recipe for my ribs and then save the rest for dipping or for another meal the next day.

Because I’m a mom and I’m busy, I streamline the process as much as possible. First, I marinate the ribs in two Ziploc freezer bags rather than dirtying up a baking dish. And instead of brushing each section of ribs with sauce, I just put them in a large pot once they’ve finished baking in the oven, pour half the sauce over them and shake the pot gently with the lid on to coat the ribs in sauce.

The end result is absolutely fabulous; tender, meaty, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. My sister is the one that first turned me on to this recipe and so far everyone I’ve met that has tried it has loved it. Check it out for yourself and welcome summer with the tastiest ribs imaginable!