Chunky Beef Soup My son LOVES Campbell’s Chunky Beef soup. LOVES it. I have made him a ton of homemade soups but he won’t eat them (ouch, my heart). So I decided if I couldn’t beat them, I’d join them; I have made a homemade version of Chunky beef soup, almost identical to Campbell’s. The ultimate taste-tester (my son) approved and he ate the ...
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl It’s still party season and here is a great way to get a head start on your New Year’s resolution. I’ve cut out a large amount of fat and calories by using fat free sour cream in place of mayo (and you can’t even tell!). SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave ...
Roasted Vegetable Tomato Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Tomato Sauce This is a different approach to an Italian classic; the depth of flavour from the roasted vegetables is insane. It’s so hard to wrap my mind around the fact that this is healthy and low fat! ...
Pasta in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Baby Spinach
Pasta in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Baby Spinach I’m sticking with my Not Enough Hours in the Day Theme, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaaaaa! I am festive but I’m also really, really busy (you know exactly what I’m talking about!). Enjoy this soul-satisfying pasta dish; it comes together in the time the pasta cooks. T-minus 12 days and counting. ...
Green Beans with a Creamy Sweet Onion-Mustard Sauce
Green Beans with a Creamy Sweet Onion-Mustard Sauce Here is a quick-cooking, healthy side, perfect for any holiday table using pantry ingredients. This is a cream sauce but it only has a half-tablespoon of butter. ...
Spinach and Cheese Skillet Lasagna
Spinach and Cheese Skillet Lasagna Yes, one more skillet lasagna but I’m doing this for a few reasons; first, they’re delicious. Second, they’re so easy and third you get home made lasagna in 30 minutes! Yes, you read that right, 30 minutes! At this time of year I can’t get things done fast enough (I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking ...
Turkey and Dumplings
Turkey and Dumplings I don’t know about you but I always make too much food, especially around the holidays so I have to come up with fun new ways to use up the leftovers; enter Turkey and Dumplings. Another fun fact you may or may not know about me (well Mike) is that Mike’s family is from the east coast of Canada where they have this delicious ...
Parmesan Skillet Dinner Rolls
Parmesan Skillet Dinner Rolls What’s better than homemade dinner rolls? It’s okay, I’ll wait for you to think of something! Just teasing but in all seriousness with the holiday season upon us I feel the need to bake. Makes 12 rolls 3 Cups whole wheat flour, plus more if needed (you’ll see as you make the dough whether it is too wet) 2 ...
Roasted Teriyaki Mushrooms
Roasted Teriyaki Mushrooms I don’t know about you but I can’t have enough mushroom recipes in my repertoire; I love mushrooms! Roasting mushrooms adds an incredible depth of flavour and this dish comes together in 20 minutes! Can I also point out that this would be a perfect side to any holiday dinner!?! Serves 4 2 tbsp sodium-reduced soy ...
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto There are few things in life better than homemade risotto. Traditionally it’s not the most healthful or low calorie dish but here with just a small amount of the naughty ingredients you get all the flavour with a small amount of the calories. Serves 6 ½ tbsp butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Small onion, ...
Chunky Guacamole
Chunky Guacamole Party Season is coming up and I’m starting to plan early; if you have a few killer healthy recipes you’ll (hopefully) escape the 5-pound holiday cheer! Serves 4 -6 The juice of one lime ¼ Cup fat free sour cream 3 Green onions (scallions), sliced (reserve a few slices for garnish) ¼ tsp cumin ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ...
Mushroom Skillet Lasagna
Mushroom Skillet Lasagna Here it is; a delicious, meatless lasagna, ready in under half an hour (yes, that’s right; half a freaking hour) happy meatless Monday (even though it’s Friday), there’s nothing wrong with planning ahead! Serves 6 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 454 g (1 pound) cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced 1 Medium ...