Bean and Jalapeno Dip This is inspired by my guilty pleasure; Taco Bell! This is great as a dip but also a condiment. Feel free to use this in place of margarine or butter on a sandwich or wrap. It’s also amazing with veggies and pita chips. Makes about 2 Cups 540 ml/19 oz can of Romano Beans 5 Slices of jarred (pickled) jalapeno ...
Appetizers
Spicy Sausage Potato Skins
Spicy Sausage Potato Skins I’ve recently discovered how versatile sausage meat is to work with and then out of the blue I was invited to help Johnsonville in coming up with 50 ways to sausage for their 50th anniversary. What an honour! I must admit I was totally flattered! I should also point out that I was really impressed with how lean the ...
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl It’s still party season and here is a great way to get a head start on your New Year’s resolution. I’ve cut out a large amount of fat and calories by using fat free sour cream in place of mayo (and you can’t even tell!). SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave ...
Chunky Guacamole
Chunky Guacamole Party Season is coming up and I’m starting to plan early; if you have a few killer healthy recipes you’ll (hopefully) escape the 5-pound holiday cheer! Serves 4 -6 The juice of one lime ¼ Cup fat free sour cream 3 Green onions (scallions), sliced (reserve a few slices for garnish) ¼ tsp cumin ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ...
Baked Coconut Shrimp
Baked Coconut Shrimp Yum, yum and yum, who doesn’t love Coconut Shrimp (especially the naughty one from everyone’s favourite seafood restaurant chain!?!), here I’ve lightened it up by baking it and in case you need more convincing, coconut is high In vitamins and minerals and is great for your blood and skin. Happy nut day! Serves 4 453 g ...
Steak and Corn Quesadilla
Steak and Corn Quesadilla This is a variation of my Chicken Quesadilla recipe, this comes together in minutes and always impresses. Feel free to experiment with the toppings and seasonings; this is just as versatile as pizza (did I mention it’s really, really yummy?). Serves 4 (as an appetizer)/Makes 2 Quesadillas 2 large whole wheat ...
Scallops with Cumin and Lime
Scallops with Cumin and Lime This is a loose interpretation of a scallop dish I had at a restaurant when we were in Florida. This is such an easy, elegant dish and it come together in minutes. Serves 4 ½ tbsp butter 20 medium sized scallops, cleaned and patted dry Pinch of Cumin Pinch of salt Heat a large non-stick frying pan and add the ...
Spicy Scallops
Spicy Scallops This recipe was inspired by my Lemon-Caper Sauce; I wanted something spicy to dunk! I love how healthy scallops are; they are almost completely fat free and are really high in protein, what more could a girl want? Oh! Did I mention fast-cooking and absolutely delicious? Enjoy! Serves 4 (see notes) ½ tbsp butter ½ tbsp extra virgin ...
Pan Seared Scallops in a Butter and Cream Sauce
Pan Seared Scallops in a Butter and Cream Sauce OMG! It’s the last day of 2014! This was such an amazing year and I have so much to be grateful for, I hope everyone reading this has this same sentiment. This recipe is inspired by anyone looking for a decadent cream sauce that isn’t going to sabotage any healthy New Years resolution, in fact this ...
Bruschetta
Bruschetta To me bruschetta is synonymous with summer. At the end of July, Ontario farms send the most amazing tomatoes to the markets and stores that we see all year. I love this recipe because it is so simple, nutritious, and it reminds me of home. Serves 4 2 Medium tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 8 to 10 basil leaves ...
Steamed Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
Steamed Mussels in White Wine and Garlic This is another dish I was terrified to make, and really for no reason at all. Not only is this a really easy dish to prepare, it is incredibly nutritious which is why I chose this for my Recipe Redux submission. Mussels are low in fat and calories, are high in protein and are exceptionally high in many ...
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla Easy-peasy restaurant food made healthy and quickly… and cheaply! Oh yeah and it’s Mike approved! If this is one of the dishes you like to order at a restaurant then I warn you, you may kick yourself when you realize how simple this really is. Serves 4 (as an appetizer) 2 large whole wheat tortilla shells 2 tsp extra ...