Gluten Free

Garlic Tomato Calamari Sauce is a must-make! My Nonna taught me that you don’t need to have more than olive oil, fresh tomatoes and garlic to make the perfect sauce. Therefore, today I will show you how to make this simple Garlic Tomato Calamari Sauce. It’s flavourful and it uses basic ingredients we often have. […]

An Avocado Egg Plate is a work of art. However, don’t let the beauty mislead you into thinking this is a challenging dish to make. It’s not. Nevertheless, you are sure to love the flexibility of this super easy recipe and the ability to prep ahead. After all, hard-cooked eggs are a fridge staple for […]

Salmon Melt is on the menu for “Fish Friday” in my house. The Meal Themes strategy uses categories to spark culinary inspiration. After all, there are endless dinner possibilities and decision fatigue is a real thing. But imagine if you only had to decide dinner within a narrow category, like Taco Tuesday, Breakfast for Dinner, […]

This Spinach Pesto recipe is sure to be a new fan favourite. However, sometimes my basil supply can be lacking because my Spring Herb Garden isn’t quite ready. Nevertheless, it’s not a bad thing because you can use fresh spinach in this Spinach Pesto Recipe as the tasty solution. Plus, what a great way to […]

These Garlic Chili Smashed Potatoes are crispy and delectable! If you are a fan of flavourful, poppable chips, these are the crunchy potatoes for you. The “smash” technique allows you to boil the potatoes first and use a fork to smash them before roasting in the oven to finish. Plus, you don’t even have to […]

Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a fun and flavourful alternative to a standard salad. Additionally, if you haven’t tried Butter lettuce, it’s a beautiful vehicle to wrap your tuna into a taco shape. You can enjoy these on the side of a dish like a stir-fry, bean salad or fresh fruit. We are not trying to […]

Who does not love a colourful Rainbow Lentil Salad? It’s just so appetizing to see those bright reds mixing with the yellow, orange, green and purple colours. After doing my Heart Month TV segment this week, I had an even larger supply of heart healthy colourful fruits and veggies in my fridge. This inspired me to toss […]

With the holidays around the corner, this Deviled Egg Dip will make the perfect appetizer addition. After all, everyone loves Deviled Eggs, so why not enjoy them in an easy-to-prepare (and dippable) format? Nevertheless, what I love about this non-traditional recipe is that it’s actually faster to make than putting the delectable filling into the […]

Absolutely love holiday baking, especially with these Candy Cane Black Bean Brownies! Just feels so festive to play Christmas music and bake with light snow falling. This year, I wanted to create a dessert that boosts fibre and nutrition using black beans. After all, legumes and their edible seed component (known as pulses) are a […]

This Garlic Rapini Ricotta Toast is nutritious and flavourful. Nevertheless, if you’re new to Rapini or Ricotta, this 15-minute recipe is sure to inspire your next lunch or dinner. Finally, be sure to add the olive oil drizzle and balsamic glaze for a beautiful finishing touch. After all, they do say we eat with our […]

This Pumpkin Cinnamon French Toast recipe is sure to be one of your new Fall favourites. After all, pumpkin season is the best! Especially when it comes to the versatility of adding Pure Pumpkin (canned) to your meals. Therefore, it’s now a new pantry staple because the pumpkin adds moist texture, subtle flavour and a […]

Fall soups are a dream! This Sweet Potato Pumpkin Curry Soup in the Instant Pot is both flavourful and festive. It’s absolutely divine and can be made in a hurry in the pressure cooker (I have an Instant Pot). In fact, it’s only eight minutes on the high-pressure cook setting. Can’t beat that. However, you […]