Guacamole Somewhere along the line avocados became a fruit to be avoided (yes, it is a fruit). While yes, there are a lot more calories and fat (healthy fat) in an avocado the health benefits of this food, in my mind, make this a super food. Avocados are packed full of fibre to help with weight loss or maintenance, they are rich in antioxidants, ...
Sauces
Garden Vegetable Hummus
Garden Vegetable Hummus I’m not going to lie; the veggies are totally roasted but I’m really tired of naming my recipes roasted whatever. Honestly, this dip is made with roasted veggies but the flavours are crisp and the fresh veggie flavours pop. This is a great way to get rid of the woody stems of the asparagus; just store the ends in a bag in ...
My Answer to a Hollandaise Sauce
My Answer to a Hollandaise Sauce So I was at my sister's house and she decided she wanted to try a poached egg for dinner. So I made a batch of my savoury waffles and decided to put the poached egg on top, kind of like Eggs Benedict so then of course I had to come up with a sauce. Hollandaise Sauce is made with butter, egg yolks and then ...
(Tastes like Roasted) Garlic Hummus
(Tastes like Roasted) Garlic Hummus I love hummus, would eat it everyday if I could… but I can’t! Yes, hummus is a chickpea spread with natural fats and oils and yes it is high in protein but it’s not a light, diet food. It was so sad; one day I was talking to a girl I know and we were talking about what we were eating for lunch that day; I had ...
Yogurt Sauce
Yogurt Sauce I love this sauce for many different recipes but it worked really well with my “My Ooey, Gooey, I Can't Believe this isn't Going to Make me Fat Chocolate Cake”. The idea here is to use it in place of whipped cream and ice cream as a dessert topping. Serves 4 1 cup fat free yogurt (strained - about a cup and a half ...
Ragu Sauce
Ragu Sauce This is my version of a traditional ragu sauce. It’s chunky and full of flavour. Enjoy! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Stalk celery, diced 1/2 Small carrot, diced 1 Medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 Cup wine (red or white is fine) 1 680 ml jar of strained tomatoes (passata) or a 796 ml ...
French Onion Dip
French Onion Dip With the holidays coming it is more important than ever to find that delicate balance between indulgence and gluttony! I love the cheese tray and the veggies and dip. The bad news? They’re really loaded with fat. The good news? This recipe is virtually fat free and delicious; and good for you! Makes about one cup 1 ...
Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette This is my everyday dressing that I use again and again. Refer to notes to get a little insight into the way mind works! (Sorry). White wine vinegar Extra virgin olive oil Salt Pepper - Combine the desired amount of each ingredient and mix well. Notes: Notice how I didn’t put an amount beside each ingredient? I ...