Anna’s Waffles with Chives This recipe was inspired by Anna Olson’s savoury waffle recipe; they can be used in place of bread or English muffins, topped with yummy sauces (such as My Answer to a Hollandaise Sauce), proteins and veggies. Delicious and satisfying! Serves 4 1 Cup whole wheat flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ...
Baby Potatoes in a Dill and Scallion Vinaigrette
Baby Potatoes in a Dill and Scallion Vinaigrette This potato salad was inspired by my Warm Potato Salad. I love this dish because the flavours are incredible and it’s soooo easy! I like to let the dill and scallions sit in the vinaigrette to let the flavours develop and infuse. The heat from the potatoes mellow the garlic and you’re left with the ...
Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken I love quick-cooking, Chinese take-out! This comes together in minutes and tastes amazing. I have controlled for all of the fat and salt and not to toot my own horn but this tastes as good as the full-fat take-out! Serves 4 ½ Cup orange juice ½ Cup sodium reduced stock (I used beef) 1 tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce 1 ...
#EatRightForYourSight
#EatRightForYourSight I have been invited to help promote awareness of Eye Health. May is Healthy Vision month and the Macular Degeneration Foundation has arranged a Blog Party to share strategies and recipes to combat Macular Degeneration. According to the foundation, Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of legal blindness with a ...
Sticky Chicken Drumsticks
Sticky Chicken Drumsticks The weather was cold and crappy yesterday so I capitalized on it and used the oven! I love chicken drumsticks, especially roasted but then I coated roasted chicken drumsticks in this absolutely delicious glaze and now I really, really love chicken drumsticks! Serves 4 ¼ Cup honey ¼ Cup sodium-reduced soy ...
Grilled Mexican Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Mexican Chicken Sandwich This is more of a ‘putting it all together’ dish versus a recipe because I’m using several recipes to put together this incredibly delicious chicken sandwich (some may even call it a chicken burger). This would also go well with my yummy Whole Wheat Brioche Burger Buns but alas, this time I went with ...
Roasted Greek Cauliflower
Roasted Greek Cauliflower I have a confession to make, I don’t like cooked cauliflower, there I said it. I’d go on about how my mother would boil it until it was smushy and how it gave off the funkiest odour when she cooked it but it would upset her, so I’ll skip that part. What I will say is roasted cauliflower coated in the marinade from my ...
Creamy Pasta Primavera with Fresh Dill
Creamy Pasta Primavera with Fresh Dill This dish comes together in the time the pasta takes to cook! Also, the cream sauce is a (low fat) milk sauce in disguise. This dish tastes like spring even though the weather feels like November lately. Don’t skip the dill, it is absolutely amazing in this sauce and then you get the crunch of the veggies, ...
Yummy Beef Stir Fry
Yummy Beef Stir Fry I’m definitely one to embrace the bitter cold of a Canadian winter but let me clarify; I only embrace it when I get to stay in my warm home snuggled up with my family. With this in mind I tend to stock my freezer and cupboards with hibernation in my heart. With that said come Spring I really have to start clearing things out. ...
Steak and Corn Quesadilla
Steak and Corn Quesadilla This is a variation of my Chicken Quesadilla recipe, this comes together in minutes and always impresses. Feel free to experiment with the toppings and seasonings; this is just as versatile as pizza (did I mention it’s really, really yummy?). Serves 4 (as an appetizer)/Makes 2 Quesadillas 2 large whole wheat ...
Spicy Rice
Spicy Rice This recipe was created for my Chicken Shawarma recipe but honestly this rice is so flavourful that this can be served as a side. This is reminiscent of a risotto only it’s with brown rice and prepared like traditional rice. Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Medium onion, diced 1 Cup brown rice 3 Cloves garlic, ...
Scallops with Cumin and Lime
Scallops with Cumin and Lime This is a loose interpretation of a scallop dish I had at a restaurant when we were in Florida. This is such an easy, elegant dish and it come together in minutes. Serves 4 ½ tbsp butter 20 medium sized scallops, cleaned and patted dry Pinch of Cumin Pinch of salt Heat a large non-stick frying pan and add the ...