Recipes

This tomato sauce is a great companion as a dip or sauce. Feel free to make this ahead, it is also great the next day! INGREDIENTS  Oil Shallot Garlic 4 cups of fresh tomatoes diced, or 1 can of diced tomatoes if off season 1 tbsp Cole's Italian Herb Blend 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp sugar Salt   METHOD 1. Heat saucepan and then add oil 2. Add chopped shallots, cook for 3 minutes 3. Add minced garlic, cook another 3 minutes 4. Add tomatoes, salt, herbs, vinegar, and sugar. Stir to combine.  5. Allow tomatoes to simmer, keep...

There is nothing I like more than cheese, but when you couple that with a whole bunch of gnarly toppings, heat, and sauces, we've got ourselves a game-day worthy spread! Feel free to mix and match the toppings your heart desires. For me it is all about packing in the proteins and heat on these little corn chips, bound by cheese and adorned with fresh salsa, sour, and guac!   INGREDIENTS Corn tortilla chips Cheese, grated and divided Taco Beans and Lentils Hot Peppers Olives Bell Pepper Shallots 1 tsp Cole's Taco Blend  Green onions Sour cream Guacamole METHOD 1....

I am a true potato lover, which is great since it is abundant vegetable at this time of the year. The only thing better than a potato is when you add CHEESE!!!! Follow the recipe below to make game-day worthy skins!   INGREDIENTS Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean Oil Beans (Black/Kidney) 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Cole's Cajun Spice Blend Salt Cheese Sour Cream Chives/Green Onions Black Pepper   METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Stab the potatoes with a fork, all over 3. Place on a wire roasting pan, or lined baking sheet, and bake for 20...

This traditional creole dish works so well on these cold winter days! This rice based dish is great to make ahead of time, tastes great as leftovers, and will make everyone happy at the table. Being vegetarian I have re-worked the recipe to eliminate meat without losing out on the flavour, smokiness, or proteins! INGREDIENTS - everything should be diced/cut into bite-sized pieces  3 tbsp oil, divided 1 onion 4 garlic, minced  3 bell peppers 2 celery 2 carrots 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded (for less heat) 1/2 head cauliflower 2 to 3 adobo peppers 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1 tsp thyme...

These burgers are perfect for the summer, Sunday game, or just cause you feel like a burger - and you don't have to feel bad about this one since it is packed with nutrients!!! I like to add smokey peppers in adobo sauce to give a nice smoked heat - but feel free to leave them out if you are looking for a more tame version!  These are also awesome made into mini brgs - 8 stacked minis or 16 mini minis (stacked are pictured)   INGREDIENTS 2 Shallots 2 Garlic, divided 1 Green onion 1 Bell Pepper 1 cup...