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 ...
Sides
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 ...
Pan Seared Asparagus with a Soy Sauce Glaze
Pan Seared Asparagus with a Soy Sauce Glaze This is one of my go to sides, regardless of the season and regardless of whether it’s a quick dinner for myself, or I am hosting a dinner. This has always been a hit and it is beyond simple. And yes, I'm on an asparagus kick; it was just in season here! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 5 ...
Guacamole
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, ...
Japanese Inspired Bok Choy with an Italian Twist!
Japanese Inspired Bok Choy with an Italian Twist! I’m always looking for fresh simple ideas for vegetables. I absolutely love this recipe because it’s healthy, delicious, and fast. Serves 4 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce 4 Baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced in half, ...
Italian Tomato Salad
Italian Tomato Salad This is one of my top go-to’s; I have this at least once a week. This comes together in minutes and it is a great accompaniment to other sides but is also a great stand-alone side. I have heard that eating a tomato a day helps combat aging; hello! Serves 4 4 Medium tomatoes, sliced 4 to 6 basil leaves, sliced in ...
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 ...
Creamy, Yummy Coleslaw
Creamy, Yummy Coleslaw I love coleslaw, it’s so yummy and it’s so bad for you! Some cruel twist of fate took an incredibly healthy veggie (cabbage) and took the dressing that people drown it in and made it fattening! Seriously, I think it alleviates the guilt of eating the fried chicken (you know what I’m talking about) but it shouldn’t; it’s so ...
Sweet Onion Hummus
Sweet Onion Hummus Now, I’m not promising you’re going to have the freshest breath after eating this but its so yummy; you won’t care. The key to this recipe is to plan ahead; roast the onions and let them cool to room temperature before making the hummus. Serves up to 8 3 Medium onions, chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 540 ml ...
Green Salad
Green Salad It occurred to me that I’m forever advocating the green salad and yet I haven’t outlined specifically how I prepare it. Of course all veggies are subjective and interchangeable. Here is a typical green salad that accompanies many, many, many of my meals. Serves 4 - 6 142 g box of spring mix lettuce (a large handful per ...
A Potato Salad for Mary K
A Potato Salad for Mary K This is a potato salad based on my mother’s yummy potato salad that was requested by a friend of mine; Mary K! This is a rendition of the classic mayonnaise based salad that we all know and love. Just out of curiosity, I checked a tub of potato salad that Mike keeps in the fridge, that salad (which isn’t even good) is ...