Homemade Pizza in the BakerStone

I could probably eat pizza every night for a month and not get sick of it. Especially the homemade kind. We have this slick pizza oven that fits in our barbecue with a stone interior. Once it heats up it’s like having an authentic wood burning pizza oven. A bunch of our neighbours now have them too. They come with a “peel” which is the long handled giant spatula for loading, turning and unloading the pizza.

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Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Thighs

Better than those dry little bites of chicken in sticky Thai sauce, a popular appetizer in restaurants, these Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Thighs have that same sweet, hot and zesty flavour with more tender and juicy meat. Make them on the stove top or in an air fryer.

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Baked Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Notice I didn’t call this “Sausage and Pepper Penne?”  That would be plagiarism. What makes this version better than those served at popular Italian chain restaurants is, well…several things. It’s far less expensive to make it at home. You can make it as hot or mild as you like. And, this recipe is loaded with meat and vegetables and light on pasta. Here’s my favourite version of Baked Pasta with Sausage and Peppers.

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Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Lemon and Garlic

These bivalves are so easy to cook and they’re cheap! I mean inexpensive. You can find them at most grocery stores and since they’re harvested year round, they’re always in season. Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Lemon and Garlic sounds impressive but are a cinch to make!

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Steak and Guinness Pie

Steak and Guinness Pie is the top of my list for comfort food. The beef is cooked slowly in a bath of dark beer and topped with pastry. It’s pretty much that simple but the taste is rich and satisfying. There’s no need to make your own pastry because store bought puff pastry is perfect for this. Add a few veggies to the stew and you’ve got a complete meal.

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