Tomato, Onion and Spinach Tart Tarts and doughs are usually associated with sweets but this savoury dish is absolutely incredible. This is vegetarian and yet it is completely satisfying (Mike didn’t even notice!). This is great for lunch, brunch or dinner; serve with your favourite green salad to make it a complete meal. Serves 4 1 ¼ Cup ...
Baked Goods
Anna’s Waffles with Chives
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 ...
Whole Wheat Brioche Hamburger Buns
Whole Wheat Brioche Hamburger Buns The first time I made these buns, I was a few months pregnant with my daughter and I had the most insane craving for a burger with avocado on a brioche bun. For some reason, brioche buns aren’t available in regular grocery stores, at least not around me. So I did a little research and set out to make my own. I ...
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 ...
Strawberry Pancakes
Strawberry Pancakes My son is almost two now (it goes by too fast) and he is in that adorable (sarcasm) phase where he won’t eat anything you give him unless it’s a goldfish cracker dipped in ketchup. I decided to make him homemade buttermilk Pancakes with strawberries, I mean who wouldn’t want that? Well, him. So I ate them and they were ...
Pan Pizza with Fresh Herbs
Pan Pizza with Fresh Herbs This pizza is so yummy and so easy I can’t believe it! I must warn you, I’ve been bitten by the pan-pizza-bug and you will be seeing many, many more recipes; I love this method. ½ Batch of my whole wheat pizza dough 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ Cup Passata (strained tomatoes) Salt Pepper 90 g grated ...
Greek-ish Pan Pizza
Greek-ish Pan Pizza This is another pan pizza, this one is totally inspired by my Greek-ish salad. Honestly, this pizza is so hearty I was full after one piece. As always though, serve with a salad to make this a complete meal. Serves 4 Half a batch of my whole wheat pizza dough recipe 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium ...
(Low Fat) Chewy Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies
In my world, there is nothing more stackable then a plate of home made double chocolate cookies! Makes 12 – 15 Cookies ¾ Cup all purpose flour (use any combination of white to whole wheat flour that you want, I used all whole wheat!) ¼ Cup cocoa powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp coarse salt ¼ Cup butter, at room temperature ½ Cup ...
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie Have you ever looked at the nutritional value of one of those itsy-bitsy little frozen entrees we used to buy when we were in university? I mean chicken pot pie, that’s got be loaded with vitamins and good for us, right? Wrong. Those cute little pies are no better for you than a big mac, a big mac! I mean two all-beef patties, ...
Cheese Pizza
Cheese Pizza Cheese pizza doesn’t get enough credit; usually the more toppings the better the pizza? I think cheese pizza allows you to taste and appreciate the dough, the sauce, the fresh herbs and yes, the cheese. These ingredients are highlighted rather than incidental. Serves 4 1 batch of whole wheat dough (pizza dough recipe) 1 ...
My Version of the Ultimate Pizza Crust Take 3!
My Version of the Ultimate Pizza Crust Take 3! Yeah, I pooched the first one and the second one was missing something so here is the finished (base) product. Some of the recipes that will follow will have slight variations to this recipe but when I say pizza dough, I mean this recipe. Please note the following recipe will call for whole wheat ...
Cinnamon Buns with a Sticky, Yummy, Unforgettable Glaze that makes you Glad You’re Alive, Glaze
Cinnamon Buns with a Sticky, Yummy, Unforgettable Glaze that makes you Glad You’re Alive, Glaze My mother is a cinnamon bun nut! My cousin Susan from Sweden makes the best cinnamon buns you’ll ever have. So when Susan came for a visit earlier this summer my mother determined that I would learn how to bake these buns. So I went to my mother’s ...