Strawberry and Asparagus Salad
Let’s talk about this incredible summer side – fresh from the farm strawberry and asparagus salad. It offers a mixture of complimenting flavors from the smoky grilled asparagus, to the juicy strawberries, tied together by the salty feta. Simply dressed in extra virgin olive oil, a sweet balsamic glaze and tangy lemon, this salad is […]
Shrimp Pasta with White Wine Garlic Sauce
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 […]
Crispy Potato Wedges – An Easy No Flip Recipe
Potato wedges are an all-star comfort food and a win in the world of fast and easy meal prep. But then again, who doesn’t love a crispy potato wedge? That crusted skin on the outside, with that soft cloud feel of a mashed potato on the inside. These wedges are baked, not fried and make […]
Easy to Make Hummus
Spreads and dips come in all flavours and textures and hummus is by far a leading contender in this category. Hummus is a creamy mixture of chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon. It’s super healthy, packed with plant-based protein and fibre among many other important nutrients. Keep it traditional or jazz it up with additions like […]
Easy To Make, School Safe, Chewy Apple Granola Bars
This apple cinnamon granola bar recipe is the perfect prep ahead back to school snack. They bars are nut-free making them school safe and approved by kids for their sweet taste. Kids can get involved to help since they are so easy and super quick to make. I use Nature’s Path organic puffed brown rice. […]
Frozen Smoothie Pops: Delicious DIY popsicles
These frozen smoothie pops were originally inspired by my eldest child who is anaphylactic to milk and milk byproducts. Many of the dessert options out there for her were filled with so much sugar. We started making frozen smoothie pops which are thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family. They are a healthy alternative but most […]
Grab & Go Egg Muffins : Mushroom, Asparagus and Cheese
These little guys are a mouthful of deliciousness. Cheesy mushroom and asparagus egg muffins made with bacon but can easily be swapped out for a vegetarian option. A perfect grab and go for busy mornings. They are super easy to prep ahead and store well for up to 4 days. Yields 12 muffins Ingredients: Eggs, […]
Hearty Beef and Barley
Yields 4-6 servings Ingredients: 1 medium onion, medium dice 2 stalks of celery, medium dice 2 medium carrot, medium dice 4 roma tomato, medium dice 4 garlic colves, purée 4 cups spinach, raw 2 cups barley 1 pound beef, 1/4″ thick slices 1 spring of rosemary 1 sprig of sage 8 cups beef stock salt […]