Cornmeal Crusted Crappie

You might be thinking, “What the heck is Crappie?” It’s a fish from the sunfish family found in our waters here at Lake Erie. When they arrive in the spring you can literally stand on your dock and catch fish. And it doesn’t taste crappy at all! In fact, it’s a very mild white fish, delicate and delicious.

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Garlic Naan Bread

Garlic Naan Bread is pretty easy to make and doesn’t require yeast so it’s possible you have all the ingredients you need right now. Naan is served with many popular Indian dishes but lately it’s being used to make pizza too. So why not try your hand at this easy yeast free bread recipe?
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French Onion Soup

The origin of French Onion Soup is highly debated but one thing is for sure, the recipe has stood the test of time with little variations. This soup is quite inexpensive to make so you can splurge on some good quality cheese. It takes some time to prepare but you’ll be rewarded with amazing flavour.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatballs are always a crowd pleaser at happy hour. You can buy Italian, Asian, Swedish….then there are the multiple varieties of sauce options. Dump the meatballs and sauce into a slow cooker and voila, you have an easy but popular dish. OR, if you want some kitchen swagger, you can make your own. And as a bonus, it costs less to make these Sweet and Sour Meatballs yourself.

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Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Green Pear

The best thing about Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Green Pear is the Maple Roasted Pecans. They turn into something that resembles candy.  CANDY! In a SALAD. And making your own Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is so quick you won’t ever buy store bought again!

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