Gluten Free

Tis the season for batch baking! You will absolutely love this flavourful Coconut Christmas Granola to make over the holidays. For those who follow my blog and see my daily meals posted on Instagram (@DieteticDirections) you know that I am a cook but not a baker. This is because I find baking too rigid for […]

Who doesn’t love French Toast on a weekend? If you are a Dietetic Directions Instagram follower, you know that I love spending extra time on weekends enjoying a leisurely breakfast. As a result, this got me reflecting on my French Toast memories. Have you realized that food memories tend to really stick with us? When […]

Want to save time cooking? Who doesn’t? A handy trick to maximize cooking is to add a tray of chickpeas when your oven is hot. This way, during the fall/winter you can both warm up your place and also prepare more items at the same time! Why? These chickpeas are easy to prepare and taste […]

We’re in the middle of fall and coming up to Thanksgiving weekend. It’s time to feast! However, this doesn’t inevitably mean feeling over-stuffed and gluttonous. In fact, we can balance things out by including more well-prepared (not boring) veggies. This helps to promote fullness. For instance, Orange Parsley & Sunflower Salad does just that! It […]

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 […]

Happy summer everyone! We are finally in full swing into potluck season which has me sharing my favourite dishes with you in my most recent blog, 5 Easy Potluck-Pleasers! In this piece, I share my affinity for these Divine Deviled Eggs amongst other incredible recipes. This Divine Deviled Eggs recipe is very important to me […]

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 […]