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.
Read MoreCottage cheese has been trending lately, being used in pasta sauces, ice cream, even body care. And smoothies! In this shake/smoothie recipe, the cottage cheese replaces the protein powder used in so many smoothie recipes, it helps to thicken the smoothie to the milkshake consistency and there is not even a hint of a taste of cottage cheese – it has such a mild flavour to begin with which makes it ideal to use in a smoothie.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis is a great recipe for a fast, made in one baking pan, baked oats recipe for a nutritious breakfast. Like many of my recipes it takes minutes to put together and 20 minutes in the oven and then you have a delicious warm, cozy breakfast that is good year-round. I love oatmeal any time of year!
Read MoreWho doesn’t love rice krispie squares? Who does enjoy that gooey sticky messy pot to soak and clean up afterwards? I sure don’t. So when I saw this trending BAKED rice krispie recipe, I had to try it, and it didn’t disappoint. Easy yo make and easy to clean up after!
Read MoreA delicious and nutritious gluten and dairy free loaf for breakfast or a snack. The dates are the star of this recipe and give the loaf just the right amount of sweetness. The strong coffee or brewed tea to soak the dates enhances with a delicious subtle flavour.
Read MoreThis is a simplified recipe for Kung Pao Chicken. This recipe is ready in 30 minutes! To make it even EASIER and QUICKER, you could use leftover cooked plain chicken, rotisserie chicken or the cooked chicken pieces in the deli section of your grocery store. So yes, no excuses now not to make this delicious recipe! You are very welcome!
My original Kung Pao Chicken recipe is delicious and has more spicy ingredients. This simplified version has les ingredients and a touch of spicy - you can up the heat by adding diced jalapenos or siracha.
Read MoreHere is a quick Birchermuesli to make on a busy morning. Filled with healthy ingredients and great nutrition, you will feel satisfied and full until lunchtime with loads of energy!
Read MoreWhat do you do with your veggie scraps? Do you compost or is there a green bin program in your area? Before you let them go, let those scraps work for you – they are valuable and useful! I make broth out of mine! So easy to make - the broth comes in so handy during the week to make the best soup, to stir fry or sauté veggies and meat, to add to pasta sauces… so many uses!
Read MoreThis recipe for fast and appetizing baking powder bagels uses either wheat or gluten free flour and has 5 simple ingredients – 6 if you add sesame seeds sprinkled on top before baking. My recipe uses dairy-based Greek yogurt which is higher in protein than regular yogurt, is a good source of calcium, vitamin B2 and B12, selenium as well as vitamin A, zinc and potassium. Plain Greek yogurt is low in carbs and has little sugar. The flavoured varieties have more sugar so eat those in moderation. These heavenly rings are delicious hot from the oven or next day plain or toasted. So. Very. Good.
Read MoreHello Taco Tuesday! Or whatever day of the week you have tacos! Tacos are an easy and fun meal to make and easily customizable for every taste and topping combination preference. I put all the various toppings out and my family each build their own taco delights!
Now, what is TVP you must be asking! IYKYK. If not, read the recipe to learn about this healthy and delicious Taco filling!
Read MoreA quick and easy taco spice mix to make a batch up of to have on hand or make it fresh in a minute when tacos or other Mexican-flavoured dishes are on your lunch or dinner menu! Fresher when it’s home made, healthier and less expensive than buying the commercial packets at the grocery store.
Read MoreReminiscent of the BBQ pork at Chinese restaurants, this easy to prepare pork tenderloin recipe features Chinese 5 Spices powder (available at most grocery stores) which gives this dish its fabulous, unique and familiar flavour. A simple marinade that becomes the baste and delicious sauce for the plated tenderloin slices, served with rice and steamed broccoli drizzled with sesame oil and sprinkled with sesame seeds, creates an impressive and delicious dish you’ll serve with pride to family and friends.
Read MoreHow quick and easy these sheet pan pancakes are to make, and one bowl makes cleanup easy too. These pancakes bake in 15 minutes so you can have breakfast ready quickly. Plus, this dish saves standing by the stove to flip individual pancakes (I do love me some stacked pancakes too thought!). Customize these sheet pan pancakes however you like – berries in one area, chocolate chips in another, almond butter and banana in another and pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and coconut in another – as in the photos. What would you choose? What are your family’s favourites? Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup - delish!
Read MoreOMG Can I tell you how super simple and easy this salty/sweet treat is. It has that crunch that we all crave! It would be such a fun and tasty activity to do with kids.
This recipe is one from the archives! I think we might have made this in HomeEc – ya, that’s how far back they go! These are so so good!
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