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 ...
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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. Â Last week we had to wear jackets, jackets! Â 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 - Â 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 ...
Pasta in a Fresh Dill-White Wine Cream Sauce
Pasta in a Fresh Dill-White Wine Cream Sauce Did I mention that I love my herb garden??? To be honest though, it was only the inspiration for this dish; alas this is store bought dill. I have only ever had dill in pasta once before, in my Springtime Herb Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and for the life of me I can’t figure out why I don’t have more ...
Steamed Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
Steamed Mussels in White Wine and Garlic This is another dish I was terrified to make, and really for no reason at all.  Not only is this a really easy dish to prepare, it is incredibly nutritious which is why I chose this for my Recipe Redux submission. Mussels are low in fat and calories, are high in protein and are exceptionally high in many ...
Homemade Barbeque Sauce
Homemade Barbeque Sauce I have no idea how to categorize this sauce, that seems to be a science! This sauce is sweet and tangy and yummy. The one ingredient that is missing here versus store-bought sauce is corn syrup, an ingredient that has been linked to numerous diseases. Despite the sugar, this recipe is kinder to your waistline, perfect for ...
Asian Style Broccoli
Asian Style Broccoli  I’m always looking for new ways to make broccoli, this dish is inspired by a recipe I saw in a cookbook Mike’s mom gave me. Garlic and soy sauce are a great combination that is calorie free. Honestly though, this dish is so tasty and comes together in under 10 minutes, low fat and healthy are just bonus! Serves 4 1 tbsp ...
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 ...