Voula’s Greek Potatoes My family and I went to my friend's house for a BBQ last summer and her mother made THE most amazing Greek Potatoes. Now I must say I have never (well, really freaking close - with the help of THIS wonderful lady) been able to master Greek Potatoes. Also, unbeknownst to me there are TWO types of Greek Potatoes; one ...
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Corn and Tomato Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Corn and Tomato Salad with Lime Vinaigrette This salad tastes like summer in a bowl but really this could be made in the dead of winter. This salad can be made ahead or prepared in a pinch. What I really like here is the balance of textures and flavours. This dish would be great to serve at your next barbeque. ...
Roasted Vegetable Teriyaki
Roasted Vegetable Teriyaki I’m always looking for fast, easy, yummy, healthy recipes (that’s not asking too much is it?). Anyway, I got the idea for this recipe when I had a mad craving for teriyaki sauce. One thing you need to note though is that you absolutely must use sodium-reduced soy sauce, your heart will thank you. ...
Barley Vegetable Provencal Salad
Barley Vegetable Provencal Salad This dish was inspired by my concept of an Italian Rice Salad but as I started putting it together, Provençal emerged! This is one of those dishes that tastes better as it sits; let it stand in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving. Oh, and in case you’re wondering; barley helps control blood sugar levels, ...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes It has been a crappy spring so far :( It’s April and cold and crappy and you can always do with another mashed potato recipe. Did I mention this is almost fat free? Yup! The only fat comes from the milk. The flavour of this dish is incredible, you get the soft echo of the garlic without the intensity. ...
Curried Cauliflower
Curried Cauliflower It’s September and I don’t know about you but I don’t need to look much further than my local grocery store for inspiration for dinner. A note about cauliflower; I don’t usually like it! I find the fumes that come off it when it’s cooking to be noxious but I digress! This recipe is ridiculously easy and it’s so delicious that ...
Vermicelli and Snow Pea Salad
Vermicelli and Snow Pea Salad Despite the strong ingredients, the best way to describe this warm pasta salad is delicate. The heat from the noodles mellows the garlic and helps the noodles absorb the vinaigrette. The vermicelli (also known as rice sticks) was available in the Asian Foods aisle in my regular grocery store. Since the vermicelli are ...
Whipped Scallion and Lime Dressing
Whipped Scallion and Lime Dressing I had this amazing recipe written and prepped and ready to go but it was a slow cooker one; I'm over it!!! I'm so over the cold crappy weather with comfort food. I love comfort food but for the love of God... BRING ON THE FREAKING SUMMER!!! Enter Salad... and Salad Dressing... I love a fresh and ...
Sweet Onion Roasted Cauliflower
Sweet Onion Roasted Cauliflower This vegan beauty is fresh cauliflower and red onion tossed in a sweet honey garlic vinaigrette then roasted to perfection. This dish is great served immediately or as I discovered when I brought it to work for lunch the next day; the flavours are even better after it has rested. Also what I discovered that day, ...
Restaurant Style Vinaigrette
Restaurant Style Vinaigrette This is a shout-out to everyone with a certain New Year's resolution... this incredible recipe will help kick that stubborn first 5 pounds in the a$$! Happy New Year!!!! I've mentioned before that I'm a shift worker, I mean looooooong shifts. I barely see sunlight. So packing a healthy and satisfying lunch is ...
Spicy Nacho Potato Skins
Spicy Nacho Potato Skins Do you ever crave potatoes and cheese and sausage? Well I did. This is what I came up with! Lol, I added tomatoes to feel less guilty. Then we had it with a fresh green salad; voila a complete meal that is satisfying and still under 400 calories. Really, you can have decadent meals but remember portion control, add in ...
Teriyaki Peppers
Teriyaki Peppers I love recipes like this because it's easy, fast, delicious, healthy and beautiful to look at. The colours of the peppers on a clean white plate actually look like art; they taste amazing too! Originally posted on 03 November, 2015! Other Recipes You Might Like: Vegetable Teriyaki Chow ...