Gluten Free

Have you tried a Lunch Charcuterie Board? If you read my latest blog, Charcuterie Definition: How to Build the Best Boards, you know I LOVE these as an easy meal options (or appetizer.) Not to mention, they are super fun, colourful and trendy right now. They also provide that laid-back, chillin’ summer atmosphere when enjoying […]

Do you love colorful meals? If so, you’ll absolutely adore this Rainbow Bean Salad with a Honey Dijon Lemon vinaigrette. After all, we know veggies are good for us and we know that the vast majority of us are not getting enough, right? In fact, only 28.6% of Canadians aged 12 and older (roughly 8.3 […]

Are there things you want to do that you haven’t started? What are you waiting for? For example,I’ve been wanting to create a chicken souvlaki marinade for over a year now. But it took until this year to FINALLY make it. Why? I’m actually not sure. Perhaps I was intimidated to make it or worried […]

Are you looking for cheap, healthy meals? Me too. In fact, it can easily be done with foods like Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding. If you would like to know more, my newest blog features cheap, healthy meals for only $1 or $2 a serving. In that article, I highlighted my top five favourite budget-friendly foods. […]

Easter is right around the corner and my family always has Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes on the menu. However, this year we are celebrating virtually and social distancing. I am still making our family favourites and we can eat our separate meals together. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. From […]

How are you keeping? This COVID-19 social distancing is not easy but connecting with others remotely is comforting and still powerful. Nevertheless, I am excited to share my newest Walnut Lime Pesto recipe. I was inspired to make this homemade pesto because of my very robust-growing basil plant. Additionally, I was craving pesto to mix […]

It’s a stressful time with COVID-19. Until now, you may have found it hard to find time for batch cooking. However, with all the cancellations, now is the perfect time to start. 🙌 This meal planning strategy works by making larger quantities, like this Spicy Chana Masala for the freezer. As a result, you have […]

Happy Nutrition Month everyone! To celebrate, we have a giveaway and a recipe for Red Thai Curry Chicken & Shrimp Skewers with Peanut Sauce. In honour of Nutrition Month, I’ve partnered with two fellow dietitians and a chef for a giveaway. We are all lovers of food, cooking and thought what better way to celebrate […]

Don’t let our winter weather hold you back from enjoying fresh salads! For instance, this Almond, Arugula & Orange salad, which is simply delightful. After all, including colourful fruits and veggies in our diets helps combat the winter blues, as mentioned in 3 Ways to Boost Mood with Food. Folate and tryptophan in leafy greens […]

Smoothie bowls are fun and super trendy right now! This is because they’re colourful, flavourful, easy-to-make and completely customizable (see toppings below). Additionally, I love recipes like this Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl for getting kids into the kitchen. Specifically, little ones can measure ingredients, select their favourite fruits, and decorate their smoothie bowls. Above all, […]

Make-ahead breakfasts are where it’s at! Do you agree? For example, these mini egg muffins hit the mark for a breakfast that can be prepared on a weekend and kept in fridge for 4 days or frozen for up to three months. They’re also an excellent way to boost protein intake, which many don’t get […]

Make-ahead breakfasts are a lifesaver for busy mornings. These Pomegranate Cinnamon Overnight Oats are easy to batch-prepare and then enjoy when you’re rushed for time. Interestingly, I’ve been meaning to post an overnight oats recipe for some time but delayed because I also love my traditional warm oatmeal breakfast. However, little did I know that […]