Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables This is a roasted vegetable side that we had on our Thanksgiving table and it was delicious! What I love more than how well-received this dish was is how simple it is. Our Thanksgiving was perfect and I truly hope you can say the same. Serves 4 - 6 1 Large sweet potato (about 453 g/1 pound), peeled and cut ...
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“Take-Out Burger”
"Take-Out Burger" I'm calling this 'Take-Out Burger" because that's exactly what it tastes like; a decadent, naughty, fatty, bad-for-you-burger but really it's not bad for you at all. I credit this to two things: My Yummy Boom Boom Sauce and Sautéed Mushrooms; what an incredible combination. This is a "putting it all together" recipe and I hope ...
Creamy Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy Skillet Macaroni and Cheese So I was once again inspired by my quest for "fast food" in a world where there isn't enough time in the day or caffeine in the world to help you cope. Enter Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese. How do I count the ways that was an epic fail!?! So back to the drawing board it was and then it occurred to me in a ...
One Pot Taco Pasta with Black Beans
One Pot Taco Pasta with Black Beans You know how sometimes you hear about how inspiration was struck!?! Well that's what happened here!!! I took my love affair with Mexican and fused it with my other two loves; healthy and one-pan pasta! This pasta is a combination of tacos and hamburger helper; it must sound bizarre but it was so good ...
Pan Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms
Pan Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms I've always loved cooking. I remember I'd stand beside my mother while she made a homemade dinner every night, even when she was sick and tired. I used to drive her nuts because she was afraid I'd get burned on the stove. While this dish is not an actual one my mother made for us it is inspired by one of my ...
Skillet Baked Ziti
Skillet Baked Ziti You may be wondering why I'm digging the skillet dinners. Well, they're fast!!! I work full time and have two toddlers and traffic seems to only get worse these days. I've discovered slow cooked luxury in 35 minutes or less. We live in a chaotic world but our meals don't need to suffer. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as ...
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole Autumn is in the air; the days aren’t as long and the night’s air is cool and crisp. This weather screams casserole! Warm, soul-soothing dishes that infuse the home with warmth and smells of home cooking. I think this is my favourite time of year :) Serves 6-8 ½ tbsp (salted) butter 2 ...
Shredded Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
Shredded Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas This is a great make-a-head and it couldn't be simpler really. The beef becomes infused with the flavour of the spices and literally melts in your mouth. I consider this a more elegant take on the amazing original. Makes 8 Fajitas ½ tbsp (salted) butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 454 g Stewing ...
Beef and Bean Soft Tacos
Beef and Bean Soft Tacos My love affair for Mexican continues :) I love adding legumes to meat dishes because it cuts the amount of meat (portion, portion, portion) and increases the fibre and vitamins from the beans. Plus, yum! Serves 4 1 tbsp Cornstarch 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp salt, plus more ¼ tsp ...
Baked Beef Chimichangas
Baked Beef Chimichangas It never ceases to amaze me how much I love Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Let me break it down for you; it's easy, fast, healthy, and DELICIOUS. I can't get enough of it! Here I've made chimichangas which are essentially deep fried burritos but cut the fat and grease by baking them. Make these your own by switching up the ...
Skillet Goulash, Canadian Style
Skillet Goulash, Canadian Style I find myself obsessed with homemade casseroles; they’re delicious, soul-warming and are fantastic as a make-a-head. Here I’ve made my rendition of a classic American/Canadian dish that I only just discovered not too long ago. Serves up to 8 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 400 – 450 g extra lean ground ...
Baked Cauliflower Cream Spinach
Baked Cauliflower Cream Spinach I was on Pinterest last week looking for inspiration for the lonely cauliflower in my mother’s fridge that looked like it was on death’s door. Alas, I came upon a low carb creamed spinach recipe and inspiration was struck (I love browsing Pinterest for meal ideas!). Serves 4 340 g package frozen chopped ...