Caesar Salad I still have the worst garlic breath ever; I'm not going to lie but oh man, was it worth it! Serves 4 1 large head of romaine washed and broken into pieces 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 egg yolk 2 tsp anchovy paste or 4 anchovy fillets diced 1 tsp Dijon mustard Juice of half a lemon 1 tbsp fresh grated Romano ...
Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup It was an exceptionally cold day and I was supposed to go to the grocery store but there was no way I was packing my son up to face that cold weather! What to do, what to do. I chose to take advantage of the situation and challenge myself;I had to make dinner with whatever I had on hand, no going to the store, and no calling Mike and ...
Mike’s Pizza
Mike's Pizza Mike is really easy going, when I ask him what he would like for dinner (I ask everyday!) he replies (everyday!) you choose. It's nice that I have so much freedom but sometimes I want an answer! So I compromised, I decided we would have home made pizza but Mike chose the toppings; this is Mike's pizza. Oh, he didn't choose the ...
Poutine
Poutine Low fat poutine? You don’t believe me, do you? Serves 4 1 Batch of the french fries 1-2 Cups of the fat free gravy (depending on how much gravy you like) ½ Cup shredded low fat or part skim mozzarella cheese; or any cheese of your choosing Salt Pepper (optional) - Make the french fries according to recipe ...
Curkey Burger
Curkey Burger Okay so it’s a lame title but curry turkey burger? Turkey burger with curry? This recipe was made with turkey in mind but feel free to use whatever ground meat you like. Serves 4 1 Package of extra lean ground turkey (usually between 400 and 500g) ½ Cup plain fat free yogurt 3 tbsp curry powder 3 Green ...
Sautéed Spinach
Sautéed Spinach Easy-peasy and de-lish! I literally eat this once a week; come rain or shine, regardless of the season. I read recently that spinach is one of the few vegetables that has more nutrients when it’s cooked. The theory is that the cooking process aids your body in the absorption of the abundance of vitamins and minerals that are in ...
Steamed Potatoes
Steamed Potatoes I am a steaming believer; not only is it easy but your food will retain more flavour and more vitamins. I tried making a potato side one day and am now finding myself systematically going through all of my recipes that called for boiled potatoes and changing it to steamed potatoes. In case you like the stats; boiling potatoes ...
Ragu Sauce
Ragu Sauce This is my version of a traditional ragu sauce. It’s chunky and full of flavour. Enjoy! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Stalk celery, diced 1/2 Small carrot, diced 1 Medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 Cup wine (red or white is fine) 1 680 ml jar of strained tomatoes (passata) or a 796 ml ...
Curry Vegetable and Rice Salad
Curry Vegetable and Rice Salad This dish is beyond yummy and so easy. What is also really cool about this recipe is its versatility; add whatever veggies you like, use whatever vinaigrette you like, and use whatever rice you like! Leftovers taste even better! This was the recipe I made: Serves 4 to 6 2 Cups cooked basmati rice, at room ...
Italian Chicken Stew with Grilled Polenta
Italian Chicken Stew with Grilled Polenta So I had some issues with naming this recipe; it is kind of like coq au vin and almost like a chicken cacciatore, somewhere in there! This recipe can be slow cooked in the oven but when I made it I just did it on the stovetop. Polenta is a staple in Italy and while it can be quite rich, the prepackaged ...
Summer Pasta
Summer Pasta Again, I can't stress enough how simple fresh ingredients make the most amazing food. When I made this recipe I used fresh Ontario field tomatoes from the farmer's market but vine-ripened tomatoes would work well here as well. Serves 4 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Medium sized onion, sliced in half moon 3 Cloves ...
Moroccan Fettuccine
Moroccan Fettuccine This is a healthier version of my favourite pasta dish that was served in a restaurant I used to work in. Bill, the owner and chef was a great employer and an even better chef. Haha, he refers to me as the crazy blonde girl! His wife Tracy is the restaurant manager; they make a great team! Serves 4 to 6 1 tbsp extra ...