Dinner

Happy International Nut day! Go nuts today (and everyday) by including these healthy plant-based fats, protein-packed wonders in your diet. This apple, walnut, and feta salad features the sweetness of apples and dried fruit but with the saltiness of feta cheese. I use a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing and, above all, a topping […]

Are you bored of the same old lunch? I know it’s hard to think of new lunch ideas every day and is often a time consuming process. To make your life easier, why not plan ahead? Canada’s Food Guide highlights all the benefits of meal planning and how to stick to one. In one of […]

Do you have prepared meals in your freezer? One of my top tips for busy people looking to eat healthy is to cook once, but eat twice. In my post on freezer inventories, I highlighted the importance of keeping track of what’s in your freezer and, most importantly, how it can help you save time […]

Entrée salads are certainly all the rage these days! Many of my clients enjoy salads for lunch or dinner but, above all, remember to make sure that your salad is nutritionally balanced with a carbohydrate (for energy), protein (for fullness) and then lots of veggies for vitamins and minerals. As a result, I wanted to […]

As summer draws to a close, families are transitioning back to their routines. This also means getting back to the dinner table! Growing up, my family certainly enjoyed our share of homemadebruschetta. These Bruschetta Zucchini Boats adds a new twist to our traditional bruschetta by using zucchini as the base. Zucchini is also contains many […]

Is there anything better than grandma’s cooking? I don’t think so. I am lucky to have grandparents on both sides that were great cooks. Today, I carry on some of my favourite recipes as comfort foods and reminders of them. Previously, I shared my grandma’s Mushroom, Broccoli, and Cheddar Quiche and this recipe of my […]

Believe it or not, mushrooms were my first favourite food. If you are a fellow mushroom lover, I am sure you will agree that they are just so delicious! These Italian Mushrooms are also great because mushrooms contain potassium. Potassium is a mineral that relaxes the arteries through the release of nitric oxide. This helps […]

Summer is the perfecttime to head to the farmer’s market and pick up fresh fruits andveggies! I’m excited to share my a simple summersalad, since it’s certainly one of the best ways to use your fresh produce. This Rainbow Salad features colourful veggies like tomato, orange peppers, and cucumber to make your plate look as […]

Risotto is one of my favourite dishes, and I love different variations of it. It is not complicated to make but does require patience. If you have not made your own risotto, I recommend you give it a try! Thus, I wanted to share my recipe for an easy Garlic Shrimp and Kale Risotto to […]

This Red Lentil Soup with Lemon Ginger is one of my all time favourite soup recipes! It is so hearty that it can be consumed as a meal or in a smaller portion as a starter.I certainly love my fair share of lentil soups and have lots of variations using the powerhouse protein. If you […]

If you are stressing over what to bring for your next BBQ patio party, today’s recipe is perfect for you! This fresh Grape and Feta Kale Salad combines sweet and salty to createadelicious dishthat is sure to impress just about anyone. While it might seem unfamiliar to combine grape with feta, I hope today’s recipe […]

In my most recent blog post entitled “Time for Spring Cooking”, I mentioned that cooking with friends and going to grocery stores to learn from local chefs. Chef Patrick Mathieu (@StationHouseCCo) is my all time favourite chef at a local grocery store who was also on Chopped Canada! His recipes are beyond flavourful, not too […]