Gluten Free

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 […]

Gotta love the summer for fresh herbs and local produce. Likewise, if you follow my Instagram, you know that I love food/cooking and have a thriving herb garden. I even wrote a blog about Top 5 Must-Have Garden Herbs. However, at the end of the season, it can be difficult to use up all the […]

Back-to-school is in the air. As a result, parents are busy packing lunches to leave kids (and themselves) feeling full for longer. I love this Mediterranean Quinoa & Lentil Salad because it has a combination of flavours and textures. This recipe provides flexibility to add or omit ingredients according to your preferences. In addition, the […]

Hello summer! The time of year when we want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time outdoors. Today, I will be sharing this Simple Mexican Buddha Bowl recipe. Meals that can be prepared in advance are certainly ideal for cottage weekends, camping or spending time at home. If you are unfamiliar with […]

Are your sandwiches boring? Mine certainly used to be. Until I realized that it does not take a lot to bump up the fun-factor. Try swapping the bread for something different (wraps, pitas, buns mini rounds, etc). You can even use lettuce wraps for a gluten-free option! In addition, use a unique cheese, add a […]

Does making homemade green curry intimidate you? Curries often scared me until I discovered that these dishes can be made quite simply with basic ingredients. Curries also offer flexibility to use up veggies you have on hand and modify the recipe with your choice of protein. With a busy schedule, curries are especially helpful when […]

Have you tried Shakshouka yet? In short, it’s a North African dish that uses a tomato base with warm spices and eggs on top. This dish is often served with bread. I love making shakshouka because it involves minimal ingredients and gives you creative freedom to add new ingredients as you wish. As a result, […]

During the spring and summer do you go for a picnic? It’s something that I have not done for a while but plan to in the coming weeks. Eating al fresco, which is Italian for eating outside is a nice way to enjoy food and the company of others. This picnic season, certainly choose recipes […]

The freshness of Spring calls for crisp salads. For instance, this Mango & Kale Salad! I certainly love adding fresh fruit and nuts or seeds to my salads for extra sweetness and crunch. When faced with a busy schedule, planning ahead might include chopping kale and placing it in a clear container or a plastic […]

I enjoy simple, delicious food. As a follower of the Dietetic Directions blog, you’d certainly notice that I post recipes using basic (and minimal) ingredients along with flexibility to add your own flair. Today’s Hard Boiled Eggs with Chives recipe is an incredibly simple family recipe inspired by my dad. As an Italian father, he […]