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Potato – Cauliflower Gratin

September 18, 2019 By Lisa

Potato – Cauliflower Gratin  I know, I know, there’s been a heat wave and a drought but cauliflower is in season and I couldn’t resist! This is such an incredibly yummy dish that allows you to enjoy potato gratin in much lighter way and with all of the added benefits of farm-fresh cauliflower. ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches Tagged With: cauiflower, healthy

Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

January 9, 2019 By Lisa

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Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps This is a recipe I shared years ago for a Mother's Day treat but honestly this is a great recipe for any and all occasions; big or small. I thought I was officially the last person on the planet to embrace lettuce wraps. That was until I saw the look on Mike’s face when I told him we were having lettuce ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken, Mains, Starters Tagged With: asian, healthy, soy sauce

Broccoli Salad

June 26, 2018 By Lisa

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Broccoli Salad Growing up in a European household I was never really exposed to typical Canadian or American food so when Mike’s mom made her Broccoli Salad I didn’t what to expect but it was AMAZING!!! I loved it! I immediately got the recipe and I made it and it was AMAZING!!! The only problem? A lot of sugar and full fat mayonnaise :(  With her ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Veggies Tagged With: Canadiana, healthy, Salad, veggies

Lemon-Blueberry-Banana Muffins

April 6, 2018 By Lisa

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Lemon-Blueberry-Banana Muffins I shared this recipe a few years ago and I've been craving these all day long! This is another breakfast muffin I baked for my mornings at work. These muffins are ooey, gooey and chewy thanks to all of the fruit and lemon juice. I should also point out that even though I used whole wheat flour, the muffins are ...

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Filed Under: Baked Goods, Breakfast Tagged With: baked goods, breakfast, healthy, muffins

Crunchy Chicken Nuggets

May 25, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Crunchy Chicken Nuggets There are few meals in this world that my young children will agree on, right now it’s down to beef soup, cereal, toast, fruit and of course chicken nuggets.  I think they’d be content to eat this everyday (I may join them!). Serves 4 - 6 ¼ Cup (whole wheat) flour ½ tsp salt, plus more ¼ tsp pepper, plus more 1 ...

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Filed Under: Chicken Tagged With: healthy, kid friendly

Tangy Coleslaw

March 28, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Tangy Coleslaw I’ve mentioned before that I love coleslaw; I love coleslaw! This is the recipe I referenced in my Summer Sliders recipe; it’s amazing what a good coleslaw can do for a burger. In case you need a little incentive to try a healthy coleslaw, red cabbage is high in vitamin C and K, it helps maintain eye health and is linked to ...

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Filed Under: Salad, Veggies Tagged With: healthy, Summer

Baked Egg Sandwich

February 22, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Baked Egg Sandwich This is a great recipe for breaking-out of breakfast boredom; this is healthy, easy and great on the go. Switch up toppings to switch up the experience! Makes 12 Cups 8 Large eggs ¼ Cup milk (I used 1 %) ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 5 Dashes hot sauce (optional) 2 Strips of cooked bacon, crumbled ¼ Cup old ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: breakfast, healthy

Pasta in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Baby Spinach

December 13, 2015 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Pasta in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Baby Spinach I’m sticking with my Not Enough Hours in the Day Theme, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaaaaaa! I am festive but I’m also really, really busy (you know exactly what I’m talking about!). Enjoy this soul-satisfying pasta dish; it comes together in the time the pasta cooks.   T-minus 12 days and counting. ...

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Filed Under: Mains, Pasta Tagged With: fast dinner, healthy, pasta

Spinach and Cheese Skillet Lasagna

December 1, 2015 By Lisa

Spinach and Cheese Skillet Lasagna Yes, one more skillet lasagna but I’m doing this for a few reasons; first, they’re delicious. Second, they’re so easy and third you get home made lasagna in 30 minutes! Yes, you read that right, 30 minutes! At this time of year I can’t get things done fast enough (I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking ...

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Filed Under: Mains, Pasta, Vegetarian Tagged With: fast, healthy, italian

Chunky Guacamole

November 9, 2015 By Lisa

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 ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Salad, Sauces, Sides, Starters Tagged With: healthy, party

Mushroom Skillet Lasagna

November 6, 2015 By Lisa

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Mushroom Skillet Lasagna Here it is; a delicious, meatless lasagna, ready in under half an hour (yes, that’s right; half a freaking hour) happy meatless Monday (even though it’s Friday), there’s nothing wrong with planning ahead! Serves 6 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 454 g (1 pound) cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced 1 Medium ...

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Filed Under: Mains, Pasta, Vegetarian Tagged With: healthy, italian, quick

California Fusion Sandwich

July 28, 2015 By Lisa

California Fusion Sandwich This is a ‘putting it altogether’ recipe, this is important because it’s what cooking is, taking parts and pieces of your favourite recipes and making a meal and how Mike and I actually eat and how we stay healthy! Serves 4 4 Whole Wheat Brioche Hamburger Buns (or any whole wheat bun) 1 Medium vine ripened ...

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Filed Under: Burgers, Chicken, Mains, Sauces Tagged With: chicken, Fusion, healthy

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