Dinner

What’s better than a bowl of hot soup on a fall day? In my opinion, the warm spices and pureed fall harvest produce can’t be beat. This Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Soup is a flavour-packed blend of hearty, zesty and savoury. Additionally, it’s a make-ahead option to freeze and use for those busy weeknight dinners […]

Got lunchbox blues? I find it can be tough to come up with lunch ideas; especially ones that don’t take an exorbitant amount of time. This chickpea & feta pasta salad with pesto is a perfect example because it’s quick and easy. With busy schedules, many of our clients wonder what they can prep ahead […]

I’m an enormous fan of delectable food made with simple ingredients, such as these Italian Salmon Wraps. Likewise, this is the way I grew up in my Italian-Canadian family. Additionally, I quickly discovered ample meals can be made using olive oil, red wine vinegar and parsley. Here are some of my other favourites from the […]

One of my favourite parts of summer is planting a modest herb garden. This is because I love to watch plants grow and have flavour-boosting additions for foods. Additionally, colourful herbs add bright green colours to my Instagram food photos. Nevertheless, by late August, I have ample fresh basil, Italian parsley and cherry tomatoes to […]

Are you ready to guacamole it up? In the past, I found this was one of the most intimidating dishes. To clarify, I wasn’t sure how to choose the right avocado, how to cut it, how to balance flavours for right zing! Nevertheless, to boost my cooking confidence, I started practicing and taking regular cooking […]

Potluck season is upon us! This calls for hand-held options to eat while socializing, like this Zesty Peanut Chicken Satay. A satay is an Indonesian dish that uses seasoned, grilled meat on a skewer. Absolutely love this recipe because it is one you can make ahead or marinate overnight if you wish. You can BBQ […]

Asparagus are finally in season! However, act quickly because the Ontario growing season is super short. You can find them for a mere two months – May and June. In order to celebrate our local asparagus, I will be sharing this 3-Ingredient Dijon Cream Asparagus recipe. It’s a family tradition to make asparagus this way […]

When the weather warms and the sun shines, many people start to crave more fresh (and flavourful) salads! For example, this tasty Candied Salmon & Chia Salad! After all, nobody likes a boring salad. Therefore, I chose to add candied salmon as the protein focus. In case you are unfamiliar, candied salmon is smoked salmon […]

Hello Spring! We’re happy you’ve finally greeted us with your presence. To celebrate, I will be sharing my Loaded Veggie Gnocchi in a Tomato Cream Sauce. It’s certainly packed with vitamins and minerals and it’s the perfect fridge-cleaner recipe. This is because it offers flexibility to add almost any type (and quantity) of veggie. Similarly, […]

It’s almost Easter and many are looking for healthy entertaining eats. Well, look no further. Today, I’ll be sharing my Garlic Lentil Bruschetta! This crowd-pleaser recipe is certainly full of flavour, visual appeal and with filling fibre to boot! You can also make it ahead for quick assembly when your guests arrive. I chose this […]

{10-Minute} Many times we are looking for EASY (and healthy) recipes. These are meals which can be prepared in ten minutes (or less) and more importantly, use common pantry and kitchen ingredients, because, well, the less grocery shopping the better. Well, friends, I found my new favourite, and incredibly versatile ten-minute meal, a Mediterranean Hummus […]

Who doesn’t love an easy meal? Likewise, many of our clients are busy and looking for healthy eating solutions. This Fajita Buddha Bowl is a perfect option for hectic weeknights and fits within a Mexican-inspired meal. Also, this recipe fits into a “meal theme” such as leftovers or Buddha bowls. In my newest blog, 15 […]