#MeatlessMonday Creamy Cheese Tortellini and Mushrooms from HelloFresh Canada

Looking for a satisfying and delicious meatless Monday meal? Look no further than this Creamy Cheese Tortellini and Mushrooms with Spinach and Pine Nuts from our HelloFresh box for a hearty and healthy dinner perfect for any occasion.

We enjoyed toasted whole wheat bread and Kirkland Signature Mixed Nuts Butter for breakfast today. Afterwards, we finished leftovers from the Savoury Braised Chickpeas last night to complete our Meatless Monday meals.

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Creamy Cheese Tortellini and Mushrooms with Spinach and Pine Nuts

HelloFresh Description:

"Creamy, indulgent and quick to prepare: What more could we want from a fuss-free weeknight meal? We guarantee you'll scarf down this beautiful bowl of al dente tortellini that's tossed in a luscious mushroom sauce and topped with toasted pine nuts."

Creamy Cheese Tortellini and Mushrooms from HelloFresh Canada

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The dish features tender cheese tortellini cooked to perfection, then tossed with a creamy sauce made with cream cheese, vegetable broth concentrate, and a blend of spices that adds a rich taste to the dish. Adding shredded parmesan cheese and chives adds a delicious flavour and a touch of freshness to the plate. Lastly, there's an option to add chilli flakes, adding spiciness to the creamy dish.

Creamy Cheese Tortellini and Mushrooms from HelloFresh Canada

But the real stars of the show are the mushrooms, spinach, and pine nuts. The mushrooms add a hearty and earthy flavour that perfectly complements the creamy sauce, while the baby spinach provides a fresh and healthy dose of greens. Lastly, the pine nuts add a delicious crunch and nuttiness to the dish that's sure to delight your taste buds.

Overall, this creamy cheese tortellini dish is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any meatless Monday meal.

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About HelloFresh:

HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that provides its customers with pre-measured ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards to make cooking at home both convenient and enjoyable.

Savoury Braised Chickpeas from HelloFresh Canada

A blessed Sunday to you. For dinner, hubby and I prepared the Savoury Braised Chickpeas with Feta and Garlic Toum from our HelloFresh box, which arrived yesterday.

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Savoury Braised Chickpeas with Feta and Garlic Toum

HelloFresh Description:

"Protein-packed chickpeas get a flavour boost from warm curry paste in this hearty and fragrant stew. You'll want to scoop up every last bite of this veggie-filled wonder!"

Savoury Braised Chickpeas from HelloFresh Canada
Protein-packed chickpeas get a flavour boost from warm curry paste in this hearty, fragrant stew. You'll want to scoop up every last bite of this veggie-filled wonder!

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To start, the bulgur wheat is cooked to fluffy perfection. It provides a nutritious and satisfying grain that is perfect for filling you up without weighing you down.

Afterwards, you cut and cook for 4 minutes in 1 tbsp oil, the pepper, zucchini, and onion. Then, you add the chickpeas, which are braised in a mixture of vegetable broth concentrate and tomato sauce, along with a blend of fragrant spices like curry paste. The result is a rich and hearty base perfect for soaking up the flavours of the other ingredients.

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What is bulgur wheat?

"Bulgur wheat is a whole grain that's commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It's made by boiling and drying wheat berries, then removing the outer bran layer and cracking the remaining kernel into small pieces. The resulting grains have a slightly nutty flavor and a chewy texture that makes them a popular ingredient in salads, stews, and other dishes."

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But what really sets this dish apart is the garlic toum. So what is it, exactly? Garlic toum is a traditional Lebanese sauce made from garlic, lemon juice, and oil, emulsified together to create a creamy and tangy dressing that's perfect for drizzling over savoury dishes like these braised chickpeas.

To make HelloFresh's garlic toum, mix garlic minced garlic, mayonnaise, and water until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over the chickpeas and bulgur wheat, then top with crumbled feta cheese for a delicious and nutritious meal that's sure to please.

My favourite part of the dish is the strong taste and unique flavour of salty feta cheese.

About HelloFresh:

HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that provides its customers with pre-measured ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards to make cooking at home both convenient and enjoyable.

Bowls of Savoury Braised Chickpeas from HelloFresh Canada

My Sister's Dinner: Cooking Her Boyfriend's Favorite Foods

Happy Saturday! My sister's boyfriend is celebrating his birthday tomorrow, and she prepared all his favourite food items. They invited us for dinner.

Food Coma dinner prepared by my sister for her boyfriend.

My husband and I walked to Likha Local Collective on Main Street to buy Filipino books as gifts for my sister's boyfriend so he could learn more about our culture and commonly use Filipino words.

Filipino Books for my sister's boyfriend.

We arrived at their apartment at around 4:30 PM, and my sister was still busy in the kitchen, and I did my best to help her set the table.

She cooked Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, corn on a cob, potato salad, and pineapple coleslaw. It was a feast, and everything was delicious. We're food coma. We also enjoyed a Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse slice from Sweet Obsession to end the meal.

Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Pineapple Coleslaw

Corn in a Cob

Potato Salad

Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse from Sweet Obsession

After eating, we played Jackbox video games and had a good laugh. Then, we walked home shortly before 10:00 PM while our only brother and youngest sister rode an Uber back to Richmond. It's good to spend time with the family.

Church's Texas Chicken: Trying Out the New Super Crunch Chicken and Tex Supreme Sandwich

Happy Saturday! I had a dental appointment at 10:00 AM today. Afterwards, hubby and I walked from West Broadway and Cambie to Main Street near 28th Avenue. We visited Likha Local Collective. We're buying Filipino books as a birthday present for my sister's Caucasian boyfriend.

After shopping, we walked home and decided to have lunch at Church's Texas Chicken, a fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken and other Southern-style comfort food.

Super Crunch Chicken

After what felt like a long discussion with my husband, we ordered the new 2-piece Super Crunch Chicken. It's not crunchier than their other fried chicken, but the skin is loaded with crushed black pepper.

Super Crunch Chicken from Church's Texas Chicken
Spicy marinated bone-in chicken, hand-breaded in our super crunch coating for an extra crunchy texture. Fried up golden brown and crispy outside, juicy and tender inside.

Like all their fried chicken, it's moist and juicy inside.

Super Crunch Chicken from Church's Texas Chicken
Juicy and tender on the inside

We spent around 45 minutes inside the store enjoying our lunch. During that time, I notice that they cook a small batch of each type of chicken when you order, so you get fresh ones straight from the fryer.

Tex Supreme Sandwich

Tex Supreme Sandwich from Church's Texas Chicken
Sandwich prepared with 100% crunchy chicken breast and hand-breaded in our original recipe with mayo, served with fresh lettuce, tomato, and American cheese.

According to previous blog posts, we have tried their Classic Chicken Sandwich and Mexicana Sandwich, so today, we opted to try the Tex Supreme Sandwich. It is their spicy sandwich, and it has a good amount of heat, primarily from the sauce. The chicken was juicy, while the lettuce and tomato provided freshness to the sandwich.

Tex Supreme Sandwich from Church's Texas Chicken

After lunch, we started our walk home in the rain. The Tex Supreme Sandwich is worth it if you love spicy chicken sandwiches. The Super Crunch Chicken is worth the wait if you love the black pepper flavour. Otherwise, sticking with the usual chicken is the way to go.

A Classic Twist on a Classic Treat: Tim Hortons' Sour Cream Glazed Donut

The Sour Cream Glazed donut is a classic donut that has been a favourite among Tim Hortons customers for many years.

It has a moist, fluffy cake base topped with a rich, tangy sour cream glaze. Unfortunately, the cake base was dry from sitting in the display case for who knows how long. Thankfully, the sour cream glaze was not overly sweet like what you'll find at Krispy Kreme.

Sour Cream Glazed Donut from Tim Hortons

The Sour Cream Glazed donut is one of many varieties of donuts that Tim Hortons offers, and it is typically available year-round. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea, making it the perfect snack for any time of day.

Uncovering BBQ in Richmond: A Review of HK BBQ Master

My brother celebrated his birthday last week, and today, he requested Crispy Roast Pork from HK BBQ Master.

HK BBQ Master is a famous Hong Kong-style barbecue restaurant in Richmond, BC. They were featured in David Chang's Netflix Original series 'Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner' episode with Seth Rogen as they eat through Vancouver.

BBQ Duck waiting to be served at HK BBQ Master

After waiting in line for 5 to 10 minutes which is better than I thought it could be given that it's Saturday lunch, we noticed a sign that you can phone in to pre-order by calling their number: 604-272-6568. We didn't know this, so I hope you find it useful.

When we got to the counter, I ordered 2 lbs of Crispy Roast Pork and 2 lbs of Honey BBQ Pork, and half BBQ duck. Of course, we went to my parent's place right away to enjoy it with rice.

The Crispy Roast Pork looks and tastes familiar. In the Philippines, we call it fried liempo, which I enjoy with Filipino lechon sauce. The crispy golden-brown skin is such a perfect complement to the tender meat. My mouth is watering thinking about it again.

Crispy Roast Pork from HK BBQ Master

Meanwhile, the BBQ duck is not as flavourful as Honey BBQ Pork, but the skin was crispy, and the meat was juicy, so the textures were on point, but the pork dishes were better.

BBQ Duck from HK BBQ Master

The Honey BBQ Pork is my favourite of the meat we ordered today. It has a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavours known for its succulent texture with a sticky, sweet, and savoury glaze.

Honey BBQ Pork from HK BBQ Master

Overall, I want to return and order more meat and enjoy it at home with steamed vegetables.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Tim Hortons' Oreo® Double Stuf Iced Capp

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate summer treat! Tim Hortons has just released their latest creation - the Oreo Double Stuf Iced Capp. This new drink combines two classic treats to create a flavor explosion that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with Tim Hortons' signature Iced Capp blended with OREO® cookie pieces and vanilla syrup, and topped with vanilla-flavored whipped topping and even more OREO® cookie pieces on top, this drink is sure to be a fan-favorite.

I'll start by saying I have no idea why it's 'stuf' with a single f and not the proper spelling "Stuffed." Anyway, for dinner, we ordered the OREO® Double Stuf Iced Capp and tried the Regular Turkey Bacon Club for the first time.

OREO® Double Stuf Iced Capp

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw new drinks on the Tim Hortons app. One of which is the OREO® Double Stuf Iced Capp. It was creamier than other Iced Capp variants and topped with crushed Oreo. It's probably 3rd on my favourite Iced Capp (number 1 is the S'mores from last summer, and number 2 is the Salted Caramel from the summer before last).

OREO® Double Stuf Iced Capp from Tim Hortons
Two classic treats combined to make the drink of the summer! Tims iconic Iced Capp is taken to another level by being blended with OREO® cookie pieces and vanilla syrup, topped with vanilla-flavoured whipped topping, and finished off with even more OREO® cookie pieces on top for a DOUBLE STUF OREO® flavour.

OREO® Double Stuf Iced Capp from Tim Hortons

Regular Turkey Bacon Club Artisan Sandwich

The Regular Turkey Bacon Club was dry. I get that turkey is a slice of dryer meat, but Tim Hortons's bread is just dry and too big for the filling. I don't know if more sauce would make it better, but after trying two sandwiches (including this one), I wonder if any of them would be good.

I usually take a bite of the sandwich and drink the Iced Capp immediately to help soften things up.

Regular Turkey Bacon Club Artisan Sandwich from Tim Hortons