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Canadian Food | Beaver Tail Dessert | Canadian Poutine | Canadian Bacon

Jun 30, 2021
2 min

Canadian Food | Beaver Tail Dessert | Canadian Poutine | Canadian Bacon

Canadian Food Groups, Canadian Bacon, Canadian Poutine, and Beaver Tail Desserts. Just kidding, but not really. Here in Canada, we take our Canadian Food seriously. Go to any fair or concert and you will find all of the following. We are celebrating Canada Day in Style by taking over Louisiana Grills social media platforms by bringing you this EPIC ALL GRILLED CANADIAN FOOD SPREAD. Check us out HERE or read on for fun recipes and videos from the day. Beaver Tail Dessert i

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Food Photography Tips | Best Food Photography

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Jan 8, 2021
2 min

Food Photography Tips | Best Food Photography

I'm going outside my recipe box and giving you a round tiny cast iron Apple Pie. I had leftover pie filling and knew I could make the cutest little apple pie for my little guy to enjoy. I'm taking this no recipe photo to shred some fun food photography and styling tips. Food Photography Tips is how we all get better at our craft. Sharing little tips and tricks on how to have the best food photography make us better, one article at a time, one picture at a time. I use Abob

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Breakfast Grazing Board | Charcuterie Board Inspiration | Charcuterie Board Ideas

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Dec 30, 2020
2 min

Breakfast Grazing Board | Charcuterie Board Inspiration | Charcuterie Board Ideas

HANGOVER BREAKFAST. I mean when I'm hungover I sure as heck don't want to make this, but it sure is all the foods I crave when I am. Now, how many times can I say I love you to my husband before he cures this gnarly headache of mine. When it comes to charcuterie board inspiration, I let my tummy decide, clearly. This morning I had all the brunch feels and it gave me all the charcuterie board ideas. With french toast on my mind, I knew I wanted a breakfast spread. Breakfa

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Smoking Brisket | BBQ Brisket Instructions | New Brisket Boat

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Oct 4, 2020
3 min

Smoking Brisket | BBQ Brisket Instructions | New Brisket Boat

Looking how to make a brisket in a fail safe way? Here is a NEW technique to smoking your next Brisket. Using this technique, the flat is just as juicy as the point at the end. Intrigued? So was I, and the reason why I partnered with @PitmastersChoicePellets in making this recipe tutorial. Here is a step by step BBQ Brisket Instructions on smoking brisket. THE PREP Using my Titan Forge boning knife and 8" chefs knife, I began to prep and trim my brisket. When smoking bris

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Fall Themed Table | Fall Fest | Fall Themed Photography

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Sep 24, 2020
2 min

Fall Themed Table | Fall Fest | Fall Themed Photography

Today marks the first ever Theme Table Thursday, where I showcase different theme table's I've done over the years to help strike your creativity when it comes to HOSTING and FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY. Teach you some tips on balancing your theme tables AND Photography Tips . Since here in Canada we are feeling ALL of the Fall vibes and it's the first week of Fall I thought I'd show off our Fall Fest Theme Table. I came together with @QueenOfTheGrill and @FosterFeasts to create this f

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Charcuterie Board Inspiration | Charcuterie Ideas Low Carb

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Sep 21, 2020
1 min

Charcuterie Board Inspiration | Charcuterie Ideas Low Carb

I don't discriminate on any type of Charcuterie board (cause I love them all) but smoked charcuterie recipes is by far my favorite. Smoked Grilled meats, veggies, and cheese all screams charcuterie ideas low carb and FULL of flavor. Now if your looking for traditional Charcuterie Board Inspiration, and a checklist of essentials, check out this, charcuterie board recipe. For this board we got creative and thought up a smash of charcuterie ideas that were low carb. Charcute

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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

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Fall Fest | Fall Themed Foods and Fall Themed Table

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Sep 15, 2020
2 min

Fall Fest | Fall Themed Foods and Fall Themed Table

Anyone else getting the fall fuzzies like I am? I just love the cozy side to fall. Comfy slippers, warm drinks, bon fires, and fall colours. With everything happening in the world, and fall fairs across the country canceled, it was fun to get together with a couple of friends, cook some Fall themed foods, and share the love of the two best F WORDS Fall and Food with #6ix Fall Fest. Joined together to bring some fall recipes with @QueenOfTheGrill and @FosterFeasts to bring a

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10k Celebration Cookies | Digital Influencer

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Aug 30, 2020
1 min

10k Celebration Cookies | Digital Influencer

10k is something I never thought I’d get to and was fine with. But now that I’m here, it sure does feel good. Sharing my life, my love of food, on this platform, is such a blessing. Meeting such an amazing community - even better. It is why I’ve stayed committed this past year and a half. The people who become friends on here. They support you and one another. Make you strive to be better. Push you out of your comfort zones. Pick you up when your down, and also raise you high

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BBQ Zucchini with Pork Panko | Zucchini Season Recipes

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Aug 20, 2020
2 min

BBQ Zucchini with Pork Panko | Zucchini Season Recipes

I love zucchini, but when its zucchini season, ITS ZUCCHINI SEASON! Meaning you have an abundance of the stuff. Scrambling not to waste any of it, your looking for zucchini season recipes. EASY zucchini recipes. Here is a 30 minute side dish recipe right on your BBQ. BBQ Zucchini. Now when your picking your BBQ zucchini (if you have the luxury of growing it) you want it to be on larger side. The bigger your zucchini, the less chance it will fall in between your grill gr

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Best Snacks. With Hunger Hankerings Healthy Snack Boxes

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Aug 19, 2020
1 min

Best Snacks. With Hunger Hankerings Healthy Snack Boxes

I had this discussion with my cousin this summer; how healthy snacks, healthy snacks for kids, or high protein snacks that will really keep the family full and satisfied are hard to come by. Hunger Hankerings (https://hungerhankerings.com/) boxes of healthy wholesome snacks shipped right to your home or office. They come with such a great diverse variety of snacks that everyone in your house will enjoy. And that is exactly what we did. My 3 year and I had a snack lunch. I w

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Homemade Beaver Tails | Beaver Tail Recipe | The Best Beaver Tail Recipe

Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Jul 2, 2020
2 min

Homemade Beaver Tails | Beaver Tail Recipe | The Best Beaver Tail Recipe

We went full-throttle on the Canada Day feast. Ending our day with the fun activity of decorating these fried pastries the way we wanted as a family. They are traditionally topped with a cinnamon/sugar sprinkle but we took it up a notch with chocolate peanut butter for some and cool whip and jam for others. WHAT IS A BEAVER TAIL? NO, it is not made from actual beavertails. This beaver tail recipe is based off of a famous restaurant chain in Canada. The fried pastry is stre

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Kara From ScaleAndTailor

Jun 5, 2020
1 min

Zucchini Roses | 30 Minute Recipe

Spicing up side dishes, especially vegetable, not only accelerates the flavor but can add an extra element to date night. These zucchini roses are decadent FUN. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: - Zucchini (1, sliced) - Pizza Sauce ( Tbsp) - Pepperoni (1/2 cup) Directions: - Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce at the bottom on a small baking dish. Slice your zucchini, long ways, very t

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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

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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

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KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Dec 28, 2019
2 min

Bacon Chicken Caesar Casserole

The craving for a caesar salad was real, but without romaine lettuce I couldn't carve it. This is where the base of this dish arrived from. My family typically has a starch, protein, and a veggie for dinner so insert fried potatoes, bacon, chicken, veggies with a cheesy caesar twist. Man was his dish ever scrumptious and HIGHLY recommend giving it a go. For this recipe and more please visit www.ScaleAndTailor.com or grab the link in my bio. . Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Ti

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KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Nov 20, 2019
1 min

Easy Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 40 Minutes Serves: 3-4 Ingredients: - Stuffed Peppers (3-4 medium) - Ground Beef (lean, 1 lb) - Onion (medium cooking, diced) - XB3 Season (or substitute Cajun Seasoning) - Diced Tomatoes (1 can, drained) - Rice (Instant 3/4 cup) - Chicken Bouillon - Marble Cheese (1/2 cup, shredded) - Parsley (to garnish) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large frying pan, add ground beef and onion. Onc

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Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes - Taco Bell Copycat

KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Nov 15, 2019
2 min

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes - Taco Bell Copycat

In high school my friends and I would go to Taco Bell every lunch hour. I'd order their Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes every darn day. It was a sad day when I they no longer served them. I've clearly been dreaming of these potatoes from my past for quite some time and needed to create a copy cat recipe, and BOOM are they ever tasty. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: - Potatoes (4 medium, peeled, cubed) - Butter (3 Tbsp

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KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Nov 5, 2019
2 min

Easy Cabbage Rolls

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour Serves: 6-8 . Ingredients: - Cabbage (1 small, cored) - Ground Beef (lean, 1 lb) - Sausage (mild, 2 links, skin removed) - Tomato Sauce (1 can) - Water (1 cup) - Rice (instant, 3/4 cup) - Onion (1 medium, diced) - Italian seasoning (1 Tbsp, divided) - Parsley Flakes - Garlic (3 cloves, minced) - Salt and Pepper (to taste) Directions: 1. In a medium frying pan add onions, ground beef, and sausage.

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KaraFromScaleAndTailor

Oct 15, 2019
2 min

Creamy Sausage Potato Soup

Soup is all you really need to feel safe and warm on a cold wet evening. Its comfort food. Its in every home and in nearly every culture. Its traditional but also ever changing. With the creativity of your fridge and pantry items, its bound change and evolve over time. Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ingredients: Onions (1 large) Sausage (mild or spicy. 4 links) Potatoes (3 medium, cubed) Carrots (2 medium, chopped) Celery (2 stalks, chopped) Zucchini (1/2 medium, chopped) Butt

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