I often struggle to make delicious sides that the kids will eat too. Often the vegetables I like get the cut eye and no thank you. The ones they like are always the same. Broccoli, beans and salad are often on repeat, with persistent begging for each bite. This recipe was one that made both… Read More
Tag: healthy food
Mini Beef Wellingtons
Ready in 40 minutes. Cook time 20 min. Serves 8 people This is the ultimate hosting dish. You can prepare it ahead of time and bake just before serving and modify it to make a large roast if you want too. No matter how or when you make it, taste and quality ingredients will make… Read More
Brown Rice Stuffed Mushrooms
Ready in 35 minutes Serves 8 people Difficulty Level: medium Looking to get your entertaining game on? It’s all about the rice this season as this key ingredient takes the win for a double time. Not only can it be prepared ahead of time to help save you time and stress , it’s delicious flavour… Read More
Spelt Fusilli with Tomatoes, Prosciutto Cotto, Mushrooms, Olives and Spinach
Sometimes the last minute, impromptu pasta recipes are the best ones. This was made with a few ingredients I located in my fridge. I noticed that a lot of my pasta recipes are either vegan 🌱 and white (meaning no sauce/tomato) or tomato based with a protein vegetable combination, like this recipe. I didn’t want… Read More
Buddha Bowl (Bar) Party in the House
Who: Foodie friends Friday nights are always such a drag. I want to celebrate making it through to the end of the week but I’m also too tired to do anything or host anyone, my house isn’t clean, dishes are still in the sink and I have no food in the fridge. Enter my brilliant… Read More
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Rounds
Making sauce tonight, I needed something to fill me up so that I avoid the pasta bowl in front of me. Eggplants are filling and extremely flavourful. Tomatoes and fresh herbs help bring out the aroma of summer throughout the house. You will need: 2 medium to large eggplants 1 clove chopped garlic 2 cups… Read More
Perfect Pasta Making
“Why waste your time making it?”, I could hear my mom telling me. “Why don’t you just go buy it at the store?” Strange question coming from someone like my own mother, who always made everything from scratch, even chocolate chip cookies, when all we wanted were Chips Ahoy. I remember pondering the same question… Read More
Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions
This is another one of my super simple recipes. I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More
Frozen Tropical Mango Coconut Chia Seed Smoothie
Does anyone else desperately need a dose of yellow and orange in their lives! This pinã colada inspired breakfast is a good fix for the winter blues. … Read More
Balsamic Drizzled Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Ok this one is a no brainer side…I enjoyed the combination of sweet and salty…and its appealing to the eyes. What do you think? I hope you enjoy as much as I do. For 4 people. 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes… Read More