My husband makes the BEST pan-seared trout. Prepared this way trout is so delicious, so tender and so flavourful. If you ever hesitated to buy trout, buy it and follow this recipe!
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Not everyone is fond of Brussel Sprouts. This recipe might just switch them over to being a fan. The stars of this recipe are browned butter, sliced almonds and parmesan cheese! This is a simple tasty recipe that I have served at many a family holiday dinner!
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Like many cooks, you likely peel then chop, mince or crush your garlic and cook it right away. By doing this you are missing out on a very healthy nutritional benefit.
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This plant-based burger is a twist on the regular bean burger. Yes, this has beans – navy beans (or sometimes referred to as white pea beans), and also rice and sweet potatoes. The twist with this burger is that it has beets which boost the nutrition and makes the colour a nice pink.
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Risotto Primavera (Spring in Italian) is a perfect dish with which to welcome Spring! I learned how to make risotto from my Zio Emil – we called him the Risotto King. His risotto was legendary. Here is my version of Risotto Primavera. Buon appetito!
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This is a great slow cooker dinner – easy to prepare, only a few ingredients, then set it and forget it until dinner time.
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I like to make my own spice mixes as I can limit the amount of salt, mix flavours, balance the spiciness to suit the palate of my family and the ingredients are all natural. Plus, it’s fun and easy and I find homemade makes the food taste better!
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Cabbage is, in my opinion, an underrated and under-utilized vegetable. It is so much more than coleslaw! Cabbage is full of healthy nutrients and is very versatile in soups, stews, in fillings for burritos, enchiladas or tacos. Cabbage becomes soft and almost sweet when cooked.
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I created this recipe to include more plant-based meals in our weekly rotation. This recipe is very versatile and you can use any other veggies you wish, serve with rice noodles or quinoa, drizzle with tahini instead of topped with an egg, or slice a hardboiled egg instead of one sunny side up.
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Quesadilla contents are fun to change up. Family favourites here are the straight-up salsa, greens and cheese. Or, alfredo sauce with chicken, baby spinach and diced roasted red peppers. Mashed beans and tahini to keep it dairy-free.
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I love a good One Sheet dinner recipe. The prep is easy and the clean up is even easier and the cooking time of less than a half-hour means you have a fabulous dinner on the table that is perfect for a healthy family dinner and elegant enough for company!
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My husband Dwight makes the BEST Greek Salad! It is so fresh and refreshing, light and delicious and a welcome change to the mixed green, spinach, romaine or kale salads I make. It is perfect year-round!
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These slightly sweet, tasty biscuits make up and bake up in a matter of minutes and go perfectly, warm from the oven, with a chili or stew, or for a light lunch, spread with hummus and pair with a mixed green salad or Greek salad.
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Some traditions say that eating black-eyed peas on the first days of the new year will bring good fortune. These days we can use all the good fortune we can get and if eating this simple, easy, yummy salad can be a part of that, then I am digging in!
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Roasting veggies is something I love to do. They are so versatile, quick and easy to prepare. And, roasting veggies maintains more nutrients
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