Roasted Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts Ever since I posted my Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe, my mother can’t walk by a Brussels sprout without commenting that “she used to boil the (beep) out of them and serve them as is”. It’s a sore subject for her! Now this recipe does wonderful things for the Brussels sprout; it highlights its crunchiness and the ...
Chocolate Cherry Biscotti
Chocolate Cherry Biscotti This is my decadent version of the Italian, twice baked cookie. The sweetness of the dried cherries add a richness and sweetness and it’s funny that this is described as decadent because it’s whole wheat and low fat! Makes about 18 Biscotti 1 ½ Cup Whole wheat flour ¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 tsp baking ...
Roasted Broccoli and Tomato Salad with Lemon
Roasted Broccoli and Tomato Salad with Lemon This is another really easy side dish that is brightened up by the lemon. Adding the tomatoes completely transforms this dish. The lemon adds such a great depth of flavour and freshness that it makes this a perfect end of Summer dish. Serves 4 1 Head of broccoli, broken into small florets 1 ...
Tuscan Bean Soup
Tuscan Bean Soup Haha, I keep throwing out these titles like they are accurate! Again to me this constitutes Tuscan and that is that! If you don’t add enough stock here it comes out like pea soup and that is not necessarily the texture you want here although that would be good as well. This soup is thinner than pea soup but thicker than say ...
Slow Cooker Chicken
Slow Cooker Chicken I love this recipe because it’s so easy. There are so many things I was tempted to add but then I decided I wanted as few ingredients as possible. Because this is being cooked slowly in a moist environment there is leeway for the cooking time. For a 3 to 4 pound chicken I set the temperature to low and cook it for 8 hours or ...
Meatballs and Gravy with Noodles
Meatballs and Gravy with Noodles This recipe is inspired by one I saw by Rachael Ray. It looks daunting but really this comes together in under an hour and it could be considered a pantry dish. Every aspect of this dish has been lightened up so while you’ll be satisfied after eating this dish, you won’t feel gross. Serves 4 Meatballs: 3 ...
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup I think I tempted fate this spring when I said I was ready for heat this summer because our temperatures have been at a record low. Last week we had to wear jackets, jackets! So I made my go-to soup; yum, yum, yum. This soup is the number one reason I look forward to the fall (except of course for fall fashion, hello; ...
Granola Clusters
Granola Clusters I’m not going to lie, this recipe was supposed to be granola bars but they fell apart. I was going to try another recipe but I tasted the clusters and they were amazing! This recipe has cut butter and sugar and has added protein by using light peanut butter in their place. My lunch box has always consisted of an apple, a banana, ...
Roasted Mushrooms
Roasted Mushrooms The depth of flavour you get when roasting mushrooms is incredible. This is a simple recipe that presents as refined. This is also a great side for any occasion. Serves 4 2 227 g Packges of Cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5-6 Sprigs of fresh thyme Salt Pepper - Preheat your oven to ...
Broccoli and tomato Salad
Broccoli and tomato Salad This is another quick and delicious side using my favourite veggies! Serves 4 Vinaigrette: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp cider vinegar ½ tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard 1 Clove of garlic, crushed Salt Pepper Salad: 1 Head of broccoli, florets only 1 Large tomato, sliced into wedges ¼ ...
Bruschetta
Bruschetta To me bruschetta is synonymous with summer. At the end of July, Ontario farms send the most amazing tomatoes to the markets and stores that we see all year. I love this recipe because it is so simple, nutritious, and it reminds me of home. Serves 4 2 Medium tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 8 to 10 basil leaves ...
Weeknight Paella
Weeknight Paella This is a loose interpretation of what a Paella really is but this is delicious, easy, healthy and best of all? Quick! This is a great dish to prepare after a long hard day at work, especially when you don’t want to face take out. This is also what I like to call a pantry dish; 9 out of 10 of the items are either from your pantry ...