Dill-Buttermilk BBQ Chicken This has been the craziest “spring” so far; it feels more like December than April. Sometimes though the sun peeks out like a little reminder that good things are ahead. That was the case when I made this dish; it was a beautiful afternoon that seemed like the season. Then it snowed. While we barbequed. Serves 4 ½ ...
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Chicken Chow Mein with Vermicelli
Chicken Chow Mein with Vermicelli I love stir fry’s, I love noodles and I love how quickly this dish comes together. I also love how healthy, satisfying and ridiculously easy and quick this Chinese-take-out-inspired dish is. Did I mention delicious? Fast? Easy? Healthy? Yummy? Ooooh…. Soooo good!?! Okay, I’ll stop. Serves 4 - 6 200 g Brown ...
Sausage Ragu
Sausage Ragu Sausage meat is an incredible flavour boost; I’ve recently discovered farm-fresh extra lean turkey sausage in my local grocery store. What’s even better than farm-fresh and extra lean? It’s delicious! I highly recommend seeking this out, I’m sure you’ll find some in your own local store. Serves 8 - 10 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive ...
Classic Chicken Salad
Classic Chicken Salad I always have leftovers in my fridge and I’m always trying to come up with a new way to work them, enter my leftover Roasted Chicken (yum!). Beyond microwaving it there has to be a way to enjoy this delicious feast in a brand new way. Hey wait a minute, there is! Healthy Chicken Salad. There absolutely is a reason this is a ...
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Rice
Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Rice This dish is inspired by my love of fajitas and a one-pot meal (hello less dishes!). Serves 6 - 8 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 454 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips 1 Large onion, sliced 1 Large green pepper, sliced 1 ½ Cup Long grain white rice (not ...
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 ...
Straight-Up Chicken Stir-fry
Straight-Up Chicken Stir-fry This is the stir-fry recipe for you; it’s versatile, easy and delicious. This literally comes together in the time it takes to cook the noodles. Feel free to switch up the protein, veggies and side and I guarantee it’ll still be delish. Serves 4 4 Nests of chow mein noodles, cooked according to package ...
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken This is a dish I had never had before and I was missing out! This is delicious! A little bit of planning is required because the longer it marinates, the better. I served this with steamed rice and roasted broccoli (yum!!!). Serves 4 -6 4 – 6 Skinless bone-in chicken breasts 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 ...
Low and Slow Roasted Chicken
Low and Slow Roasted Chicken I made this at my mother’s house out of necessity, it was supposed to be cooked in a slow cooker but she only has a small slow cooker so the chicken didn’t fit (I actually laughed so hard that I cried watching her try to fit the chicken in the slow cooker, she was so mad at me!). So anyway, I did a little research and ...
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich This is another ‘putting it altogether’ recipe; I love making a sandwich using homemade waffles because it’s something a little different and absolutely delish (did I mention the little squares hold more yummy sauce?). Serves 4 2 Anna’s Waffles with Chives (1/2 waffle per sandwich) 1 Medium vine ripened tomato, ...
California Fusion Sandwich
California Fusion Sandwich This is a ‘putting it altogether’ recipe, this is important because it’s what cooking is, taking parts and pieces of your favourite recipes and making a meal and how Mike and I actually eat and how we stay healthy! Serves 4 4 Whole Wheat Brioche Hamburger Buns (or any whole wheat bun) 1 Medium vine ripened ...
Chicken Stroganoff
Chicken Stroganoff This is a great variation of the classic Beef Stroganoff, just a little lighter! This is perfect for a busy weeknight because the dish comes together by the time the pasta is cooked. I love cooking with mushrooms because they add such a decadent depth of flavour that is low calorie and completely fat free and they are a great ...