Posts in Dinner
Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale & Sage Orzo

Simple to make, healthy and nutritious, it’s a great way to create a delicious plant-based meal. Squash and kale are readily available and versatile and butternut squash peels easily. So cozy, so delicious!

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NO Fat Leek & Zucchini Soup

This soup is perfect to get your greens in, when leeks and zucchinis are plentiful (and affordable!) in the grocery store! It’s so simple to make and is a very satisfying, lovely, delicious tasting smooth blend that has a delicate earthy flavour.

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Marry Me ChickPEAS

Similar to my Marry Me Chicken recipe, this time it’s with chickpeas, a fabulous source of plant-based protein and fiber, for a healthy, nutritious vegetarian/vegan twist that is every bit as delicious and satisfying as when made with chicken.

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Sheet Pan Za'atar Chicken Thighs and Veggies

Sheet pan dinners – so easy and fabulous for a quick and easy, delicious and nutritious dinner! This recipe features a spice mix that originates from the Middle East - Za’atar - that adds a wonderful hearty, earthy flavour to anything you add it to!  

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Coconut Thai Jasmine Rice with Cashews and Lime

Thai Jasmine rice is aromatic on its own, and becomes a unique and showstopping dish when combined with coconut, cashews and lime. The options are endless as this Thai rice recipe pairs perfectly with a veggie stir fry, saucy slow cooker dishes, meats of all kinds, tofu, tempeh or soy curls in a smooth teriyaki sauce, even served with eggs for a meal on the table in less than half an hour.

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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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