Polenta – I’m sure you are familiar with this wonderful dish made of cornmeal but perhaps have not tried to make it. I encourage you to make this recipe and it is so simple and so delicious. I love to make extra polenta, store in the fridge and then fry it up with an egg on top for breakfast or a light dinner with a side salad. Polenta is a wonderful base for so many toppings – a hearty stew, chili, sautéed or roasted veggies as in this recipe – mushrooms!
Read MoreTzatziki sauce can be used on burgers, in a wrap with veggies and a protein like tamari sautéed tempeh, sliced cooked chicken or a sliced hard-boiled egg. It can be used as a salad dressing – you will want to thin it out a bit with a splash of olive oil, or eaten as a dip with crackers and cut up veggies!
Read MoreThese gluten-free, dairy-free (they do have an egg) veggie burgers can be a delicious alternative burger to add to your offering of meat burgers or a grilled stuffed portobello mushroom burger - SO good!
Read MoreThese Sweet Potato Fried are so easy to make and a great side dish for just about anything. I like my sweet potato fries with a hint of chili pepper but you can use any spice you feel like. Sweet potatoes are an antioxidant food that protects your cells against free radicals which cause inflammation.
Read MoreI make this sprinkle mixture to have on hand in the kitchen. It is a wonderful seasoning on soup - so, so delicious! We love it over popcorn. Sprinkle it over pasta or sweet potatoes or egg salad and avocado open-faced sandwiches! I have even added a teaspoon or two to hot water for a soothing delicious bouillon-style drink.
Read MoreQuinoa! For those unfamiliar with this wonderful food, quinoa is an ancient food – cultivated by the Incas in the Andes for thousands of years. Some love it and for those who aren’t fans of it, I’m sure it’s because it hasn’t been cooked properly when you had it!
Read MoreA simple appetizer or starter and any leftovers make a great next-day snack or light lunch! Haloumi cheese originates from Cypress in the Mediterranean.
Read MoreNot 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!
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’ve been making this hummus recipe for years! It’s a staple in the fridge! I love to add hummus to dishes as an alternative to dairy (mayo in particular) where it works.
Lots of people have their own favourite hummus recipe – this is mine!
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 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 MoreRoasting veggies is something I love to do. They are so versatile, quick and easy to prepare. And, roasting veggies maintains more nutrients
Read MoreI love having home-made fermented green beans in the fridge. They are versatile - they can be used in salads, as a summer side dish or as a yummy quick, healthy and satisfying snack.
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