The Chilihead’s Most Recent Recipes

Cajun Chicken Poutine
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (ok only about 3,300 km away and about 26 years ago) I lived in the United States and fell in love with a Canadian woman. I know sappy and what the heck does that have to do with Poutine?! Or Cajun Chicken? The reality is my...

Sausage Balls – On Fire!
It may be no surprise to people that I got my love of food, or the kind of food in particular, from my family. My father likely had the most influence as I would definitely not be a chilihead if it weren't for him. I'm working on passing that passion on down to my own...

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pancakes
Being a breakfast junkie, I am always into trying new foods for my favourite meal of the day, which also happens to be my favourite meal to cook. Who doesn't like breakfast for dinner? Come on! If you don't, you're on the wrong site. I'm only partially kidding....
Assorted Chili-Induced Ramblings
Sodium Calculations
As I wrote about a month and a half ago, I have to watch my intake of sodium. The biggest thing with watching your sodium comes from how much of that salty goodness is in pre-packaged food. Unfortunately, there is still sodium in almost every food you imbibe. I am...
Life without …
So it's been a long, long time since I've had a chance to write anything. You know what happened? Life ... fancy that! Living in Canada means that my kids don't get out of school until the end of June. So the school year's end is a truly hectic time with all those...

Five Guys – Saskatoon
I'm not exactly sure when Five Guys Burgers & Fries opened up in the States or when it became such a big thing. Honestly it just seems like it's another restaurant that has gone by the KISS principle - Keep It Simple Stupid. They made the menu small and tried to...