Healthy Choices. Grateful Mindset.
Check out my new, one-pan recipe. It’s a filling and fibrous mix of garbanzo beans with assorted green vegetables. A sauce of earthy tahini balanced out with sweet honey and lemon freshness coats the elements, tying all the flavors together. Whether you use it as a side dish or main, you will love how quickly
This maple glaze in this recipe is a versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of vegetables, fish, chicken or pork. The sweet and zesty maple mustard combo also makes for a top contending dipping sauce when heated and reduced. But for now, let’s focus on this maple glazed salmon that is flavourful,
Minestrone is an Italian soup of mixed vegetables in a tomato-based broth, typically including a rice or pasta. For this recipe, I used tortellini (a pasta stuffed with meat or cheese) with a combination of zucchini, carrot and spinach. I love using flat green beans in minestrone but chose to take a different route with
Polenta is an Italian dish of cornmeal made in a variety of ways. You can serve it hot and creamy or allow it to cook then solidify before grilling, baking or frying. For my vegan friends I chose to share a vegan polenta recipe that uses a plant-based ragù of mushroom, spinach and beans (among
Check out this recipe for flavourful braised beef short ribs. Featuring Caribbean flavors, the braised ribs, are covered in saucy deliciousness that offers a punch of heat (but can be adjusted if that’s not your thing). Braising the meat makes for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that will have you wondering why you didn’t double up
A shrimp pasta dish is one of those dishes I can count on when I’m stuck for what to make. Frozen shrimp defrost quickly and the ingredients are so easy to cook off, no previous prep required. Having the shrimp thawed before you get in the kitchen to cook is the planner’s advantage, and can
Spaghetti squash is one of the many winter squash varieties. Winter squash, unlike summer squash have a thick inedible skin. This skin helps them to keep well as they are stored throughout the winter months, hence the name. This low calorie, high fibre veg is rich in vitamins and minerals and makes an excellent substitute
I love easy dinners and this lentil soup is just that. The prepped chicken is always on hand in my freezer and pulling it out in the morning sets me up for and easy one pot dinner made in 30 minutes. Even easier when I make it vegan. (Not really a favourite for my meat
The season of fall has so much to offer in terms of harvest and seasonal produce. Squash and other gourds have a soft spot in my heart during this time of year. Super versatile, they can be roasted, mashed or puréed into a soups and sauces. In this acorn squash recipe, the squash is halved,
This chili lime tilapia recipe uses a marinade composed of just four ingredients. The marinade is a simple yet flavourful combination that is super yummy on chicken and fish. The secret star is none other than an Indonesian chili paste called Sambal Oelek. Combine it with onion, garlic and lime juice to spread over the
This gluten free “pasta” dish is simplicity on a plate. Zucchini noodles aglio e olio is quick to prep and even quicker to put together. Enough to fill you as an entree but also makes a rockstar side to the protein of your choice. Yields 2 servings Ingredients: Zucchini, 6-7 pcs, spiralized Heirloom tomato, 2
This is my personal spin on a classic pepperonata. I add the chicken for a heartier stew but feel free to swap out the meat as a vegetarian option. Quick prep and cook time make it perfect for weeknights. Yields 4 servings Ingredients: Roma tomato, 4 pcs, julienne Onion, 1 medium size, julienne Assorted field
Lamb in the spring time brings back years of memories and cultural traditions. Different parts of the lamb used in so many different ways. The shanks are tough meat and required a slow moist cooking method. Check out my recipe for braised lamb shanks. Yields 6 servings Ingredients: Lamb shanks, 6 pcs Olive oil, 30mL
Yields 4-6 servings Ingredients: 4 cups yam, cleaned and cut pieces 1/4 + 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup milk 2 eggs 2 pounds ground chicken or turkey 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped 6 cloves roasted garlic purée 2 cups onion, diced 1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 cups carrot,