Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein I broke the news to Mike that I wanted us to eat more vegetarian meals. His face dropped like a sack of potatoes. He consoled himself with BBQ chicken on the side of this Vegetable Teriyaki Chow Mein... I skipped the chicken. Here I've added a little heat, more than I usually do but it makes all vegetable, ie, no ...
Tex-Mex Mayonnaise
Tex-Mex Mayonnaise This is the sauce for a recipe that is coming soon but really, this sauce could be THE quintessential sauce for any and every fajita, taco, soft taco and burrito; just saying :) A recipe for a tex-mex mayonnaise; the quintessential sauce for any and every fajita, taco, soft taco ...
Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken
Italian Spice Rubbed Grilled Chicken It’s a new year and I’m assuming some of you have made a resolution or two to lose some weight. You’ve come to a good place then; I’m here to help. Nutrition is key to a healthy lifestyle but it doesn’t matter how disciplined you are, if you don’t enjoy what you’re eating then eventually you’re going to give ...
Classic Meatloaf with a Red Wine-Tomato Glaze
Classic Meatloaf with a Red Wine-Tomato Glaze I find myself craving a homemade meatloaf at least once a month; it's easy, delicious and soul-soothing. We had authentic autumn weather a few weeks ago and of course that called for meatloaf!!! This recipe is inspired by a meatball recipe I'd come across in the summer; enjoy :) Serves 4 - 6 3 ...
Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta
Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta I had ground beef, broccoli and a craving for Mac and cheese and voila; Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Pasta was born 😉 Serves 6 – 8 453 g Extra lean ground beef 1 Medium onion, sliced into sticks 2 Cups milk (I used 2%) 2 Cups sodium-reduced beef stock 3 tbsp (all purpose) flour 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 ...
Shrimp and Scallop Soft Tacos
Shrimp and Scallop Soft Tacos There are few things in life as decadent as scallops and shrimp but when they're added with avocado and spicy mayonnaise to a soft wrap well now, that's just heaven 😇 Serves 4 ½ tbsp butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 12 Medium Scallops, cleaned and patted dry 227 g Cooked baby shrimp (thawed if ...
Swedish-ish Meatballs
Swedish-ish Meatballs So I compared my recipe (this one) with my mother's (who is Swedish) and while I captured the spirit of the Swedish meatball I did make 3 technical errors. First, traditional Swedish meatballs use half ground beef and half ground pork (I only used ground beef). Second, I added garlic but really; I’m half Italian and I ...
Classic Pasta Salad
Classic Pasta Salad Just in time for a snow storm a long weekend BBQ (we have a long weekend this weekend in Canada!). So I think we can all safely pack away our parkas until next winter (knock on wood). Anyway so in honour of the long weekend where we plant our flowers and fresh herbs and take out the lawn furniture, here is a healthy take on ...
Beef Sliders with au Jus
Beef Sliders with au Jus I'm obsessed, obsessed I say with those Hawaiian sweet rolls that you see all over social media, and you know what??? I found them! I love them! They're delicious and so much fun! So the bad part is they're not the healthiest but when you focus on portion, lean protein and sodium levels, it makes it less of a guilty ...
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Mongolian Beef is something I've wanted to try for a long time. Then when I was in the grocery store and saw this beautiful (but tough) cut of meat and I thought, crockpot; brilliant!!! This dish is decadent and rich, the meat melts as you touch it. You definitely need to try this, I promise you won't be ...
Creole Roasted Chicken
Creole Roasted Chicken I love coming up with new ways to do a roasted chicken; it’s healthy, cost-effective, easy and yet it always seems to impress. Here, I’ve used homemade Creole seasoning that I already had prepared and then experimented with using up the leftover lime in my fridge (I hate to waste!). Honestly, this chicken is juicy and ...
Linguine with Creamy Roasted Tomatoes and Cremini Mushrooms
Linguine with Creamy Roasted Tomatoes and Cremini Mushrooms This dish is inspired by Valentine’s dinner (even though it’s for up to 6 people), big bold flavours that mellow in the oven, and this is ready in 30 minutes! Rich, soul soothing vegetables mixed with whole wheat pasta; delicious and healthy. No one is going to feel weighed down or yucky ...