The Ranting Cook

This chili crusted fish fillet dish has immediately jumped to my top ten list for fish recipes. The avocado tartar sauce is a creamy and gorgeous finish with it. When choosing the fish look for a firm, white fish such as cod, striped bass or pacific halibut. This recipe works best with fillets between ½ to 1 inch thick to keep the fish moist without over-browning the crust. Serves 4 AVOCADO TARTAR SAUCE: 1 ripe avocado ¼ cup light mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tsp grat

If you love citrus as much as I do, you will LOVE this Chicken Picatta recipe. It's an easy dish to make with just a handful of ingredients but packs a big punch of flavour. And it only uses one pan! So minimal dishes. Yay. :) You can easily double or triple the recipe if you have more people to feed. Plus it freezes and reheats well. INGREDIENTS: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging 4 t

When it comes to summer dishes this Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Salad is one of my faves for sure. Whether you are staying home or hitting camp you'll want to whip some up. This is an easy and fast meal to make for those busy family weekends. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: ½ pound bacon, cooked and diced 1 pound baby potatoes 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bone and cubed 1 small shallot, minced ⅔ cup light Ranch dressing ¼ cup hot sauce 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 tablespoon

What is better than a PB & J sandwich? A PB & J oatmeal muffin, that's what! It totally gives me a childhood flashback but with a grown up twist to it. Makes: 18 muffins INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup plain greek yogurt 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam

Every year it's the same thing. The frost is coming and I still have a bunch of green tomatoes hanging on the plants. This Green  Tomato Chow Chow is the perfect recipe to use them all up. I simply HATE wasting food, especially when I can turn it into something delicious! There are so many versions of Chow Chow out there but this is the one I love the most. Makes: 6 pints INGREDIENTS: 9 lbs green tomatoes 6 lbs onions, peel and slice fine 1 cup salt 4 cups water 4 cups w

This mixed berry almond croissant recipe is a keeper for sure. I rarely have leftovers, but when I do I reheat by placing in the oven at 250 for a few minutes. I know I said the bourbon is optional, but is it really? Unless you have little ones running around. We wouldn't want a bunch of drunk toddlers... would we? But if that happens by ACCIDENT please have the go pro running... Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup bourbon (optional) 2 pinches kosher salt 8 tablespoons u

This is one of those recipes that I’ve been wanting to share with you guys for some time now. It’s a recipe I make regularly because it’s so simple and easy to throw together. There's nothing better than a BBQ pulled chicken sandwich on the deck with a cold beer. Throw in the fact that a slow cooker does all the work and it's not a hard sell. While I do make this chicken all year round, I really love it in the summer months. I know grilling is huge right now, but sometimes I

Life can't be all about salads and chicken now can it? Pizza has to fit in somewhere. This pizza dip with garlic bread knots is just the thing to share with friends or family while watching a good movie or just because. I mean really, do we really need an excuse to eat pizza? Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) milk or almond milk 6 oz (175 g) light cream cheese at room temperature ½ cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese 1½ cups (375 mL) grated light mozzarella, divided ½ tsp

This recipe roasting sugar snap peas with garlic and Parmesan takes them to a whole new level. Why I never thought of this years ago is beyond me. I mean, I roast just about EVERY other veggie like this. As usual I use one of the amazing olive oils from Evoolution. I either pick it up in Edmonton or Calgary, but you can order it online and it comes right to your door. Talk about convenience! Ingredients: 3 cups sugar snap peas , trimmed, rinsed, dried 3 tablespoons Roasted Ga

This salad is perfect with a classic margarita and a side of lime enhanced baby potatoes. Ingredients: Marinade: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast 1 (14 oz) can light coconut milk Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 2 jalapenos, diced 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. of sea salt ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. red pepper flakes Salad: 6-8 cups mixed greens 1 cucumber, diced 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half Sliced jalapenos (optional) Dressing of choice (I use Bolthou

The name ajvar comes from the Turkish word havyar, which means "salted caviar" Prior to the 20th century, there was a significant local production of caviar on the Danube, with sturgeon swimming from the Black Sea up to Belgrade. This dish became very popular in local restaurants. However, the domestic production of caviar was not steady starting in the 1890s because of labor disputes, and eventually a special pepper salad was offered as a substitute in Belgrade restaurants u

Otherwise known as heaven on your tastebuds! Makes 4 sandwiches. Ingredients: * 12 slices smoky bacon * 1 pound shaved or very thinly sliced boneless rib eye (from your butcher) * 2 teaspoons Kosher salt plus about 1/2 teaspoon * 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse black pepper * 1 teaspoon ground cumin * 1 teaspoon pimentón (smoked sweet paprika) * 1 teaspoon each granulated garlic and granulated onion * Olive oil, vegetable or canola oil, for drizzling * Chipotle Tabasco or other hot sa

Ditch the greasy fried chicken fingers in favor of these honey-ginger chicken bites. They're the perfect size for popping into little mouths or serving on skewers (just make sure to use blunt-ended skewers for the little ones). Pair with rice and green beans for a hearty, kid-friendly meal. This dish is prepared with boneless, skinless chicken thighs but feel free to use chicken breasts if you have them on hand. Parents, break out the toothpicks and serve these nibbles next t