Posts in Dinner
Hearty Mushroom Stew

Easy to make, so flavourful and cooks in a much shorter time than a traditional stew, this Hearty Mushroom Stew is perfect and delicious when you want a slow roasted rich taste in a shorter amount of time. Mushrooms have a toothsomeness to them that makes this recipe great for the carnivores and the veg lovers at your table! And it’s even better the next day as leftovers!

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Almond Flour 90 Second Bun

There are almond flour bun recipes going around social media these days so I had to try to create one of my own. This is a great bun! My version of the recipe is good for either a breakfast bun or a savory bun – it all depends on the seasonings you add to the batter.

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Three Cheese Creamy Cauliflower Soup

You’ll love that this recipe is easy to make - cauliflower is cooked in a rich veggie broth until tender, pureed, then cheeses are added for a delicious smooth, comforting bowl of goodness and great nutrition.

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Smashed Chickpea Spread

This delicious Smashed Chickpea Spread is a delicious way to get plant-based protein and fiber into your diet! Made in just a few minutes, it is perfect served with crackers, stuffed into a pita, enveloped in a wrap or my favourite, spread on a piece of toasted multigrain bread topped with avocado and tomato slices.

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2 Hour Artisan Bread

Homemade bread is healthier as it doesn’t have the preservatives that commercial breads do and it saves you money making this bread yourself vs buying an artisan style loaf at the store.

If you are new to bread making, this is a great intro bread to start you off. It’s delicious! And quick! And there is no kneading required, just easy shaping (what this means is in the directions). You’ll be a artisan bread maker in no time!

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Amazing Cabbage Parmesan Rounds

Cabbage is a great veggie – so versatile in that it can be eaten raw, shredded in a salad, have it as the main ingredient in a slaw, added to savory stir fry’s, pasta dishes, soups… and baked as in this and other recipes! This recipe blends a roasted cabbage round with the deliciousness of marinara sauce and cheeses for a fabulous vegetarian dinner!  Leftovers are great cold or reheated so great for meal prep. Serve with a side of rice and you have a fully balanced meal of protein, carbs and fat.  So good!   

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Soup with Peas and Pasta

This savory soup is nutritious, delicious, hearty but not heavy, and best of all, it’s ready in less than a half hour. Don’t let the list of ingredients deter you from making the soup – most are herbs and pantry items you have!  

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Fig, Apricot, Sesame and Honey Pork Tenderloin

This simple yet fancy, delicious and nutritious recipe will come in handy as the holidays approach to the delight of family and friends. The combination of flavours, with the sweetness of the stewed fruits and honey and the mild acidity of the tamari and vinegar, blend together to perfection. Sliced boneless chicken breast works equally well for those who prefer chicken.  Serve with rice and a simple green salad for a pretty presentation and palate pleasing winter dinner.

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Marry Me Chicken

Here is my delicious version of the popular Marry Me Chicken – one of the many recipes that boast they are worthy of a proposal! Ready in about 45 minutes, easy to make as a weekday dinner and fancy enough to impress family and friends on a special occasion. The rich sauce is heavenly and flavourful! Add spinach and peas to the pan when preparing, to have them cook in the sauce, or leave out the spinach and serve buttered peas on the side. Serve over rice or noodles, then sit back and wait for the compliments! 

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Veggie Drawer Lo Mein

This recipe came to be when the veggie drawer in our fridge was a little too full of veggies that needed to be used up, so this simple and easy Lo Main recipe came to the rescue. Use whatever veggies you have on hand keeping the amounts in the recipe so the sauce matches the volume it has to cover and flavour in the most delicious way!

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Zucchini, Green Onion and Cheddar Loaf (GF)

A one-bowl, quick to make, delicious, nutritious, savory gluten free loaf that is the perfect taste balance of zucchini, onion and cheddar. Serve slices plain or toasted (toasted is so yum!) with soup, stew, top with avocado and tomato, melt extra cheese on top or make a tuna melt! This loaf recipe will be on repeat in our home!

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Saskatoon Berry Pancakes

Saskatoon Berries are a superfood, packed with antioxidants and high in plant-based fiber, they look like blueberries and have a similar taste but they are not related. Saskatoon berries are more in the apple family – interesting! They have 7x the amount of calcium and twice the amount of manganese of blueberries. They are SO delicious!

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Simple and Delicious Marinade

This delicious concoction of umami seasonings and spices come together easily and blend together perfectly to create a very deep and rich marinade that makes your chicken, pork or tofu taste so flavourful and good. The lemon (or try lime – so good too) helps to let the marinade penetrate the meat.

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One Pot 20 Minute Pesto Pasta - featuring Boursin

This is a dream of a recipe for a quick, delicious healthy dinner. It takes as long to make as for your pasta to boil and cook! It’s made in one pot for easy clean up. Leftovers are fabulous eaten cold so this is a perfect meal prep recipe too.

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