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!
Read MoreCabbage 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreQuesadilla 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.
Read MoreMy 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!
Read MoreThese 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.
Read MoreThis is one of my favourite recipes that I have in my ‘back pocket’ when I need an easy, yummy nutritious meal ready in a hurry. This recipe will have you serving a great dinner in less than 30 minutes!
Read MoreSome 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!
Read MoreI’m glad your curiosity brought you to this recipe! What is ‘amaranth’ you are wondering? I became familiar with it when I was gifted a bag from a dear friend a few months ago. Amaranth is considered an ancient grain – but it is actually a seed.
Read MoreRoasting veggies is something I love to do. They are so versatile, quick and easy to prepare. And, roasting veggies maintains more nutrients
Read MoreHard-boiled eggs are great to have in the fridge for a healthy snack or pair it with some toast, mashed avocado and slice up the egg on top and you have a fabulous lunch or light dinner!
Read MoreThis is such a versatile recipe – swap out the beans you prefer if chickpeas aren’t your fav’s, add some tamari and sweet chilli sauce instead of the tomatoes and salsa – variations after the recipe below.
Read MoreThis is a traditional ground meat tomato sauce casserole with a twist! This is a great dish to make with lower carbs than using pasta or rice. Something a little different and delicious to add to your week’s menu!
Read MoreThis recipe is one of my main go-to recipes when putting a Brunch or light lunch together. It combines the deliciousness of the traditional Monte Cristo sandwich, with its French toast, ham, cheesy goodness, in a casserole that is easy to put together.
Read MoreThis is an easy and nourishing meal to prepare – good for a weekday dinner – containing protein, carbohydrates and healthy fat.
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