Pancakes for my Poops I’m back to work full time after being home with my love for mat leave and I’m not going to lie; I feel guilty. I feel guilty because he misses me and I feel guilty because it feels good to be back at work. I’m a horrible mother, aren’t I? I miss my little boy so much it’s hard to breathe but I love my work, it’s ...
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Apple Crisp
I love autumn, for so many reasons; I love cold nights that I can sleep with my windows open. I love fall fashion shopping!!! I love apples and pumpkins and squash and cinnamon, I love the promise of Halloween and the smells of a distant neighbour’s fire burning. I love back to school season even though I cringe at the number of years this ...
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas I love fajitas for a very important reason, a reason near and very dear to my heart; they’re fast! There is nothing like having a healthy, low fat, satisfying dinner (that Mike loves) that is prepped AND cooked in under 20 minutes. A girls favourite!!! Making your own seasoning blend is easy and you control not only the heat but ...
Chicken Piccata, Slimmed Down!
Chicken Piccata, Slimmed Down! This is one of those dishes that I associate with butter and with the Olive Garden; okay I said it. Honestly though, they have amazing salad and breadsticks, don’t they? Anyway, I was at work one day and I needed inspiration for dinner and it had to be a quick cooking, easy prep dinner because I don’t walk through ...
Chicken Pesto Pizza with Black Olives, Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Chicken Pesto Pizza with Black Olives, Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Oh my goodness; my herb garden is insane this summer! I love it; I have more fresh herbs than I know what to do with, although I am figuring it out! I love the black olive and pesto combo here; yum! Serves 4 1 Batch of the whole wheat pizza dough 1 Batch of the pesto ...
How to Grill the best steak EVER
How to Grill the best steak EVER This is the ultimate, easy steak guide. This statement is based on the assumption that you are not privy to a professional kitchen with the broiler that goes above 1100 degrees! These few steps will ensure an amazing steak on an outdoor grill, indoor grill, and even a frying pan! 1. More fat equals more flavour. ...
Grilled Corn
Grilled Corn It’s not the healthiest vegetable but oh man is it good! In fact I’m pretty sure corn is synonymous with summer for a large part of the population. So how does a girl get around the fact that this ‘vegetable’ definitely falls in the naughty category? Well, I have two strategies: one, skip the butter! The corn has tons of flavour ...
Summer Barbequed Herb Chicken
Summer Barbequed Herb Chicken This chicken is a cross between my “Fancy Pants Pan Chicken” and my “Ultimate Grilled Chicken”. I must point out that while this recipe calls for you keeping the chicken skin on the chicken breast while barbequing (I think I have discussed how not even the family dog should eat chicken skin), you must remove it ...
Grilled Potatoes
Grilled Potatoes I love this recipe because the potatoes actually taste like French fries, mmmm, French fries. FYI, it doesn't matter how long you go without French fries, when you drive in the general vicinity of a McDonalds, they just calls your name. I've been known to yell expletives back. Serves 4 2 Large russet potatoes 2 – 3 tbsp ...
Marinated Tomato Salad
Marinated Tomato Salad This is one of the sides one of my other ex-boyfriends loved enough to eat everyday. He and I don't talk and I'm hoping he never sees this recipe! Serves 4 4 medium sized tomatoes, sliced 2 green onions sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy ...
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (Almost Fat Free)
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (Almost Fat Free) I must admit that I thought I had never had buttermilk. It sounds gross and fattening, and when I think of buttermilk I picture Michael Seaver’s face from “Growing Pains”. Anyway, if you’ve ever had a “Cool Ranch Dorito” then you have tasted buttermilk. It is tangy and smells kind of funny but it adds ...
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf My girlfriend asked me to make this recipe healthier because she is absolutely addicted to Starbuck’s Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf; according to their website it has 470 calories per serving! That’s a lot! Also, their portion is huge! When I tasted it all I could think of was how incredible the lemon flavour was. This is my ...