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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks | Hoisin BBQ Sauce Recipe | Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Oct 15, 2020
1 min

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks | Hoisin BBQ Sauce Recipe | Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

How Do You Chicken Dance? Breast - Drumstick - Thigh BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are my absolute favorite. I'm a dark meat fan and are so versatile. Its the reason why when I partnered with @ChickenDotCa I was drawn to this recipe on Chicken.ca. The Hoisin BBQ Sauce, their beautiful red color, made them the perfect smoked chicken drumstick. Looking for that Chickens Farmers of Canada logo ensures I'm feeding my family healthy chicken Raised By a Canadian Farmer, and something I

Peppercorn Sauce Recipe | How To Make Peppercorn Sauce

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Sep 17, 2020
1 min

Peppercorn Sauce Recipe | How To Make Peppercorn Sauce

Peppercorn sauce for steak is by far the most velvet sauce for a steak you can indulge in. This peppercorn sauce recipe is not complicated. This is a step by step tutorial on how to make peppercorn sauce. Ingredients: Onions (1/3 cup, finely diced) Cream (1/4 cup) Beef Brother (1/2 cup) Butter (2 Tbsp) Peppercorn (Whole, roughly crushed) Italian Seasoning (1/2 Tbsp) Directions: In a large frying pan, add butter and onions on medium heat. Saute until onions are translucent

Are Pancakes and Waffles The Same Thing? | Belgian Waffles on National Waffle Day, August 24

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Aug 24, 2020
1 min

Are Pancakes and Waffles The Same Thing? | Belgian Waffles on National Waffle Day, August 24

With Torill's Table Waffle and Pancake Mix (https://torillstable.com/) it's like having crepes on the inside and waffles on the outside. It has such a wonderful hint of sweet and almond flavor. Bringing traditions from Norway to Canada with this nutritious and delicious Belgian waffle mixture. One morning we felt like pancakes, so my son and I decided to have a ton of fun with them. Making heart shaped rainbow pancakes that were not only fun but delicious. We gobbled them

Homemade Rainbow Grilled Cheese

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Aug 14, 2020
1 min

Homemade Rainbow Grilled Cheese

Here in Toronto, rainbow grilled cheese has been all the rage at food truck alley and festivals (when there was festivals) all around town. I thought I'd bring the fun home. Funny enough, I don't know who had more fun with this.... me or my 3 year old lol. . All you have to do is add food coloring to shredded Swiss cheese, layer it on your bread, and watch the smile on your kids face as they bite into it. Swipe for video tutorial. Make this for your kiddos, give me a tag.

French Onion Meatloaf Recipe

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Jun 24, 2020
2 min

French Onion Meatloaf Recipe

Prep Time: 1 Hour Cook Time: 1 Hour Total Time: 2 Hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: - Ground Beef (1 1/2 lbs) - Onion Soup Mix (1 package) - Onion (1 medium vidalia, sliced) - Butter (1/4 cup) - Swiss Cheese (1/2 cup, shredded or sliced) - Marble Cheese (1/2 cup, to top meatloaf) - Garlic (4 cloves, minced) - Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp) - Salt and Pepper (to taste) - Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) - Egg (1 large) - Bread (1 slice) - Milk (1/4 cup) Directions: - Caramelize onions. To c

Smoked Stuffed Tenderloin

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Jun 3, 2020
2 min

Smoked Stuffed Tenderloin

I have to admit, before owning a pellet smoker, I wasn't much of a pork fan. Now, I'm obsessed. The smoke flavor really hugs tight to it, and when rolled slow, keeps it from getting dry. When your feeling fancy and want to spice up your pork, try stuffing your next pork tenderloin. Here's how I did it..... Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes to 1 Hour Ingredients: - Pork Tenderloin - Bacon (2 slices, chopped) - Onions (1 small, diced) - Cream Cheese (1/4 cup) - Gar

Nacho Poppin Chicken

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

May 27, 2020
2 min

Nacho Poppin Chicken

This is NACHO average stuffed chicken recipe. The crunch of Doritos hitting your mouth as the smooth creamy stuffed chicken mixture sends your taste buds dancing. Doritos are my favorite chip, and jalapeno poppers are my favorite appetizer. I was craving both in one night and BAM you got Nacho Poppin Chicken. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes (baked) 45 Minutes- 1 Hour Total Time: 45 Minutes to 1 Hour 10 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: - Chicken Breasts (4) - Bacon

From Farm To Table with Papa Earth

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

May 22, 2020
1 min

From Farm To Table with Papa Earth

We still have yet to do the weekly ventures out to the grocery stores. Keeping it safe and staying home as much as we can during this time. . Papa Earth provides quality meats right to your door. Shipping across Canada wide. Building your custom box for a one time purchase or set up a delivery plan for regular meat supply. Stay tuned as you see some recipes done with this beautiful meats. . Visit www.PapaEarth.ca for more details. . #Ad #PapaEarth #Meats #MeatDelivery #Ins

The Best Blackened Shrimp | 15 Minute Recipe

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

May 5, 2020
1 min

The Best Blackened Shrimp | 15 Minute Recipe

I like it spicy and these shrimp bring all the heat. Using my own brown sugar seasoning that almost caramelizes instantly into a blackened sweet yet fiery taste. Cinco De Mayo done right in our house. . How would you eat these shrimp? On its own? In a taco? On a Salad? Stay tuned for my stories tonight to see what I throw down. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes Total Time: 15 Minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: - Shrimp (1 1/2lbs de-shelled, raw) - Chili Powder (1 Tbs

Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Apr 9, 2020
1 min

Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

The Best Scalloped Potato Recipe. Easy to make, fun to eat.

Pamper Yourself with Oh Baby Boxes

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Apr 6, 2020
2 min

Pamper Yourself with Oh Baby Boxes

Staying sane during this pandemic is tough. Staying sane while pregnant is like being on a hormonal wild roller coaster ride you'd prefer not to be on. The up's the down's the in between's. The doctors appointments and hospital visits. The - will this baby and I be ok? The - will my spouse be allowed in the delivery room. And if it's your first, the disappointment of not having a baby shower. @OhBabyBoxes (www.ohbabyboxes.com) is a box full of Mama goodies to pamper the e

Spanish Rice Recipe | 25 Minute Recipe

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Apr 3, 2020
1 min

Spanish Rice Recipe | 25 Minute Recipe

I've been making this quick and simple Spanish rice for about 5 years now, tweaking it as I go. It is one of my husbands favorite side dishes, so it is in weekly rotation. This spicy side dish pairs well with Taco Tuesday, enchiladas, burritos, or Tequila night ;) Cook Time: 25 Minutes Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: - Diced Tomatoes (1 can with juice) - Onions (1 medium, diced) - Rice (white, minute rice, 1 cup) - Garlic (3 cloves, minced) - Cumin (1/2 Tbsp) - Chili Powder (1 tsp)

Sticky Lemon Chicken

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Mar 30, 2020
2 min

Sticky Lemon Chicken

One of my families favorite Chinese food take out item is lemon chicken. Sticky, sweet, and tangy chicken full of flavor without all those take out mystery ingredients. #StayHome and try out one of your favorite take out favorites with this easy 30 minute recipe. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: The Sauce: Lemon Juice (2 medium, juiced, approx 1 cup) Sugar (1/3 cup) Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp) Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch, or m

Pizza Cauliflower Steaks | 25 Minutes

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Mar 25, 2020
1 min

Pizza Cauliflower Steaks | 25 Minutes

The Best Cauliflower you'll every have.

Feeding My Family In These Times

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Mar 22, 2020
1 min

Feeding My Family In These Times

Feeding my family during COVID-19

The Best Bruschetta Chicken | 30 Minute Recipe

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

The Best Bruschetta Chicken | 30 Minute Recipe

The Best Bruschetta Chicken Recipe | 30 Minute Meal Easy chicken recipe ideas

Uniting People With Food

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Mar 9, 2020
1 min

Uniting People With Food

You all know my passion is bringing people back to the table again. Uniting people with food. Even more so teaching people that cooking at home doesn't have to be hard. And that starts by involving our children from the get go. Showing them it can be fun, easy, yet delicious. My little guy (aka my sous chef) knows as soon as I pop on the music in our kitchen, its time to get dinner started. He pulls up his little stool and looks forward to digging his hands in and help i

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Casserole

KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Feb 26, 2020
2 min

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Casserole

Casseroles are comfort food at its best. Someone passed away? Your sick? Stubbed your toe? Here is a casserole. Through every tough time, there is a casserole for that. True Story. Here is an addictive creamy, cheesy, chicken, bacon'y casserole sure to save someones life. Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour Serves 5-7 Ingredients: Pasta (fusilli, 4 cups dry) Bacon (4 slices, cooked and chopped) Onion (1 medium, diced) Red Pepper (1 medium, diced)

Easy Baked Spiraled Potatoes

KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Jan 26, 2020
1 min

Easy Baked Spiraled Potatoes

Spiraled potatoes sure are a food festival specialty. Taking this fried food favorite and turning it into a healthier baked version with so much flavor was my goal. Plus you'll get all the brownie points from your kids with their oh so cool look. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Total Time: 55 Minutes Ingredients: - Potatoes (medium to large) - Pairing Knife - Wooden Skewers (1 per potato) - Salt and Pepper (to taste) - Garlic Powder - Cajun Seasoning - Olive

Food Baby OR Real Baby?

KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Jan 23, 2020
1 min

Food Baby OR Real Baby?

WERE HAVING A BABY!! That's right, we are adding another member to the @ScaleAndTailor crew this coming June 2020 and we couldn't be happier. Another mouth to feed, another person to lay those smooches on, another body to love completely. I've always felt that being a Mom makes my life whole and complete. I've even fallen in love with the hard times, don't take for granted those good times, and cherish the day to day moments that build our family as a unit. Ahh I'm so exci

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