Dinner

Have you tried broccolini yet? It is certainly my new favourite veggie. A cross between broccoli and Chinese Kale, it has a sweeter taste than broccoli. Subsequently, the stalks are thin and delicate. As an added bonus, you also receive 105% of your daily vitamin C in one serving. Broccolini is becoming a lot more […]

Who doesn’t love a good sauce? It makes all the difference when cooking chicken since this protein can take on so many different flavours. This Saucy Sriracha & Honey Drumsticks recipe is spicy and saucy! It’s also fantastic for batch cooking to eat on busy nights or to freeze for later. You can also adjust […]

The winter season can make us feel blah. 15-18% of Canadians will experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in their lifetimes. SAD is a type of depression that appears at certain times of the year. On the bright side, after you’ve spoken to your doctor, there are lots of things you can do to feel better […]

Posting my favourite Pineapple Olive & Salami Pizza recipe is way overdue! I was a little shy because people always think, dietitians don’t eat pizza! However, I’m not sure why I haven’t busted this myth a long time ago. Dietitians certainly love pizza, just like everyone else. In private practice, I find (almost) everyone loves […]

Simple flavours and fast assembly – that’s certainly how I would describe this Maple Dijon & Garlic Salmon recipe. In other words, I love recipes that use basic pantry staples and can be prepared in under 20 minutes. Salmon is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and featured in my 3 Strategies for a Healthy New […]

Hard to believe we’re only one week from Christmas! If you are like me, you’re certainly enjoying the seasonal pomegranates and clementines and adding them to whatever you can. I took this classic Spinach Salad and gave it a festive twist by sprinkling ruby red pomegranates. As a result, this recipe has the perfect burst […]

Colder weather calls for oven meals, like roasted chickpeas! It’s also an easy way to keep the home warm and have savoury aromas fill your living quarters. Whenever I have the oven on, I often toss in a tray of chickpeas. They are very quick to assemble for cooking and perfect for a snack or […]

Winter certainly equals comfort food. It’s like a big hug in a soup mug. In addition, you can make soup in advance and freeze it for a speedy meal. This Tomato & Red Pepper Soup is a fabulous way to use up produce and accompany a simple grilled cheese. After all, tomato soup and grilled […]

Salads don’t have to be boring. In fact, they shouldn’t be! Imagine enjoying veggies as “the star of the meal.” It can certainly be done. They can become extraordinary with the right balance of flavour, crunch and sweetness. Likewise, this Pear & Blue Cheese Salad is one of my favourites right now. The sweetness of the […]

With the Fall season, there’s abundant fresh produce at Farmer’s Markets and local grocery stores! With so much seasonal food, it can be a challenge to know what to do with it. Look no further than my new favourite, Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Oregano. Roasting simply means to cook in an oven using dry heat. […]

Who does not love a DIY (Do It Yourself) meal? Taco meals certainly offer the flexibility to include the foods or ingredients you like. These types of ‘separate ingredient’ meals also allow kids to help in the kitchen, which builds food confidence as a life-long skill to eating well. This recipe for Tasty Beef or […]

Have you heard that mussels are super easy to make? I heard this many times but remained too intimidated to give them a try. However, on a beautiful summer day, I decided to muster up the courage to prepare them. Boy were they certainly good! They are simple and flavourful. Here is the recipe for […]