Monday Musings from Get Cookin' #FEEDMEEPICURE

I think we all get in rut sometimes.  Whether it's the "What's for dinner?" rut of being uninspired in what to make, or whether life's become too busy that fast food and low prep (or no prep) items take centre stage.  

In our house I'm finding that we just don't eat as much as we used to.  I'll go on a marathon of cooking and we've got leftovers all week long.  It inspired me to work on making a random meal to share with James' parents during the week.  I envisioned them having it on a busy day of appointments or something so they don't have to worry about food when they get home.  It makes them happy, and makes me smile.  It's all good.   

We've been kept hopping lately, not just with our work and volunteer lives but we've also taken on taking care of our grandkids during the week.  It has taken some juggling but I think we're (mostly) winning most of the time.  Some of my "things" have fallen off the list lately and I'm making a concerted effort to get back to them because they are too important to be left behind. 

I've been working on a number of new features for my blog that I'm hoping to roll out over the next few weeks. Other ideas will be in the oven for a bit longer but they won't keep you waiting long.  

I've made a point of doing more food prep and cooking with the kids when they are here.  Seeing the gleam in a toddler's eye when he sees the magic of food colouring on stark white icing that first time.  One of the many things we take for granted after a while I suppose.  

I've taken a bunch of photos of cooking with the kids, experimenting as well as new recipes with the idea of getting them to the blog, but my "stuff" always seems to end up last on the list.  

I'm beginning to think that saving the best for last was bad advice.  I'm going to start going with the eat dessert first philosophy in the coming weeks.  

Stay tuned!  

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#MeatlessMonday #MeatFreeMonday #Epicure #FeedMeEpicure

I had a client message me this week wondering what had happened to my #MeatlessMonday postings.  

To be honest, I had been sharing them from the Epicure Facebook page, but I too had noticed their absence.  For what it's worth I have sent in an e-mail to customer experience to see if they plan on bring them back any time soon. 

In the meantime, I thought I'd reach out to you -- the folks that take the time to read my blog -- and ask you what your favourite meatless dishes are?

I'd started checking out the posts in part as a challenge to myself to look for alternatives and change up our diet.  My small step in combatting the "What's for dinner" blues.  

It's also more than that, with my variety of health issues I'm always looking for ways to pack more protein and iron into meals without having to eat a pound of liver all the time..  so I've been on a bit of a personal mission too..   

I'd love to take a step off the soapbox and hear what your favourites are?  

Do you have a favourite meal that would traditionally have meat in it that you have altered to make it meatless?  I'd love to hear about it! 

Send your thoughts and submissions to me at feedmeepicure@gmail.com

Starting July 1st, I will be drawing names from my submissions regularly to win free products and gifts.  Stay tuned! 

Thank you for choosing me to be your Epicure source!  It is a privelage that I do not take for granted. 

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Let me know how I can help you spice up dinner and feed your family healthier! 

Cheers!

Tammy 

Try-It-Tuesday! Oven "Fried" Crispy Chicken #FEEDMEEPICURE #EPICURE

• 15 MIN PREP
• 55 MINUTES
• 230 CALORIES
• $3.00

• GLUTEN FREE

All the mouth-watering taste of fried chicken, without the added fat!

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 ml) Greek Dressing Mix
• 1/4 tsp (1,25 ml) Black Pepper (Grinder), optional
• 1/2 C (125 ml) cornflakes or cracker crumbs
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 C (60 ml) buttermilk
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Red Garlic Sansel™, your choice – optional, to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
2. In a shallow pie plate, combine flour, Greek Dressing Seasoning, and Black Pepper. In another shallow pie plate, mix cornflakes and Parmesan. Pour buttermilk into a small bowl.
3. Dip chicken in flour mixture, then buttermilk. Roll in cornflake mixture until all sides are well-covered.
4. Place on Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper and bake approximately 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. For extra-crispy chicken, bake an additional 20 minutes.
5. Serve with Sansel™, if desired, for individual seasoning.

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Feature Product - Epicure Crisper - Get Yours Now! #FEEDMEEPICURE

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(Shipping $.1.80, Tax 2.83) - $24.63 - Add this versatile pan to your collection.

We have a limited amount on hand for local pick up or delivery - contact soon to get yours!

The details: 

38 x 33 x 2.5 cm (15½" x 13" x 1")

Crisp pizza, veggies & chicken fingers.

Made of coated carbon steel to hold high heat.

Perforated holes maximize heat & air flow.

Non-stick Eclipse® coating is easy to clean.

Easily slide off food using the slanted edge.

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Happy May! Your adventure awaits!

Our shiny new catalog is on its way to us!  In the meantime have a look at the online version to tempt your tastebuds and get you thinking about the wonderful Summer meals and BBQs you will have!

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We have some pretty great specials this month as well! 

Have a look! 

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Get Cookin' - Try Something New ~ Order up Chicken 5 Ways - #EPICURE #FEEDMEEPICURE #RECIPE

I was telling a good friend of mine the other day about our recipe section on the Epicure website and how fabulous it is for those nights when you're scratching your head trying to figure out what to feed your family for dinner and it occurred to me that things have been so darned busy lately that I haven't made time to visit it myself. 

I thought I'd do just that, and popped in today.  The fabulous folks at Epicure have updated the interface I see, and made it even simpler to use.  Gotta love 'em!! 

I love how you can look through your fridge and freezer and decide what you want to cook, or check out your pantry and choose a product that you might not have tried before and the system will very quickly give you a vast array of choices to inspire your own Kitchen creative to come out and play. 

I have often ordered a product or products from the catalog that I'd never tried before, or something new to the catalog and upon getting it home wondered what the heck I might make with it.   I love the website for that the most! 

Today I kept it simple.  I picked up a package of boneless chicken breasts when we were out grocery shopping.  I've got so many tried and trues, and go-tos but thought I'd take a peek and see what other inspiration I might find. 

I entered only chicken, under protein and left the rest blank.  You could certainly add your favourite product or a new one you haven't tried to whittle down the options a little further. 

Here are a few of the 375 recipes that popped up ~  hope that one of them inspires you!

Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

https://epicure.com/en/recipe/663

Easy Pad Thai

https://epicure.com/en/recipe/3685

Southwest Grilled Chicken Pizza

https://epicure.com/en/recipe/3597

Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

https://epicure.com/en/recipe/1788

Oven "Fried" Crispy Chicken

https://epicure.com/en/recipe/1719

The last is very similar to one of my go-tos lately.  Though each time I make it I add a different spice blend.  So far some of our favourites include Our Poco Picante Salsa Mix, Lemon Dilly Dip,  Herb and Garlic Dip Mix,  3 Onion Dip Mix, and of course Italian Dressing Mix.   I'll have to try the Greek Dressing Mix now and see how that comes out.   

I love how versatile our products are and how you can create many other fabulous dishes from products that were perhaps designed for somethng else entirely.  Have I mentioned lately how much I love having Epicure in my world? 

If you decide to try a new recipe this week we'd love to hear how it turned out! Did you make it straight up as per the recipe or change it up to make it your own?  Tell us about it! 

Happy Cookin' 

James & Tammy