Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole This is a simple make-ahead potato dish that everyone will love. I've cut down on the amount cheese and butter this recipe typically calls for. Instead, I added the heartier flavours of old cheddar, parmesan cheese and salted butter to ensure this casserole is super decadent. A little of these ingredients go a ...
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Asian Style Vegetable Stir Fry
Asian Style Vegetable Stir Fry This is a dish I came up with when I was craving stir fry AND bbq. It was the perfect compromise! I had stir fried veggies with a steak :) What's really cool here is the fact that when I steamed the broccoli in the stock, the stock evaporated when the broccoli was cooked and it coated the veggie in an amazing ...
Sicilian Pesto
Sicilian Pesto I stumbled onto something called "Sicilian Pesto" on Pinterest. I'd never heard of it before. Traditional recipes call for cherry tomatoes and almonds but I took the ingredients I had on hand and this is what I came up with :) This is how you make it; Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper in an oven-safe dish ...
Asian-Style Marinated Tomatoes
Asian-Style Marinated Tomatoes This is a recipe that I created years ago! So many years ago. Like I don’t feel old until I do the math, years ago. This is a very simple salad that goes great with ANY protein and ANY side. I especially love when the marinade mixes with the rest of the plate, extra yummy seasoning with the crunch of the green ...
Everyday Noodle Bake
Everyday Noodle Bake This is a recipe I almost didn’t write because I wasn’t sure it constituted a recipe but I have come back to it a few times lately and find myself talking about it quite a but so I figured; it’s a recipe! This is just a way to switch up everyday spaghetti and meat sauce (not there is anything wrong with that!), similar in ...
Baked Falafels
Baked Falafels This is another vegetarian recipe, inspired by my quest for a diet based less around meat. Oh my gawwwd! This falafel recipe is frickin delicious. The falafels are creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside - even though they're baked! That's right!!!! I said BAKED!!! Top with a lightened up sauce to rival the ...
Perfect Peas
Perfect Peas It’s bizarre; the one AND only vegetable everyone in my house will eat is peas. Specifically frozen peas because they’re so convenient. I grabbed the bag from the freezer, ready to warm it the same old way and then I said NO! I knew it was a gamble but I want more out of life. So I googled... lo and behold, I found ...
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan Chicken parmesan is one of those foods that people assume is difficult and time consuming, or fattening; wrong! I have made this a few time recently and had it on the table in under an hour; including preparing the tomato sauce. Also I have kept the fat and calories to a minimum by not breading or deep frying the ...
Green Salad with Creamy Greek Dressing and Avocado
Green Salad with Creamy Greek Dressing and Avocado I can’t stress enough how much I love a good salad, especially one with cheese and a creamy dressing. What? I am human; I love cheese and I love creamy yummy sauces. The problem with that? Well, it’s really not good for you! Here I’ve made this dressing completely fat free and use the ...
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes One word; delicious! This is a great side to any meal, especially a special occasion. I love making this dish when I make a roasted chicken or turkey because the oven is at the same temperature and they roast for about an hour. This dish will impress anyone and it is incredibly easy, not to mention ...
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Nacho Cheese Sauce Okay, I fully acknowledge Nacho Cheese Sauce isn’t the healthiest thing in the world BUT, a little goes a long way and when it’s homemade you control the salt (that counts?!?). Whatever, this is DELICIOUS :) This is a simple recipe for hot, spicy cheesy goodness perfect for any and all of your favourite Tex-Mex ...
Spicy Burger Sauce
Spicy Burger Sauce This is a spicy kick to my rendition of the incredible Big Mac sauce. There. I said it; I love Big Macs. Always have. Always will. They’re delicious. Only problem? They’re not too good for your waistline although in terms of fast food, I think McDonald’s is one of the healthier options out there. So here I’ve taken my favourite ...