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Patio weather is certainly upon us!  What better contribution to the BBQ than a fun and delicious salad!  This simple Strawberry Balsamic Salad is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. I love this mix because it combines the sweet from the Ontario local strawberries and the savoury from the Swiss cheese. Feel free to share your favourite summer salads! If you’re not […]

Who says you can’t have Crunchy Potato Wedges with Parmesan as part of a healthy diet? Certainly not this dietitian! After all, potatoes are inherently healthy and unfairly get a bad reputation. For example, most do not realize a medium potato is loaded with 25% of your daily potassium. That’s about double that of a […]

In honour of Earth Day on April 22, I wanted to share this simple Kale Risotto with Mushroom recipe to inspire readers to have a couple of “go-to” recipes that can be modified to use up ingredients and also reduce food waste . If you have not tried meal planning yet, this is another powerful tool to use up ingredients […]

Are you into batch cooking?  If not, I certainly recommend giving it a try with my Zucchini & Chorizo Stuffed Peppers recipe! Making more of a recipe leads to convenient leftovers, ready in minutes.  Batch cooking also helps busy people eat well when they do not have a lot of time to cook during the week. Unlock Food, […]

If you follow my blog or my Instagram, you certainly know that I am all about delicious foods that can be made with minimal ingredients. This Crusted Sole with Thyme recipe is no exception! Sole fillets are a staple protein option in my freezer because they can be thawed and ready in under 15 minutes […]

Every healthy recipe certainly deserves to be delicious. Healthy eating also warrants being budget-friendly! As a way of kicking off 2017, I’m sharing my recipe for Mini Pesto Pizzas. It’s one of my favourite economical meals that costs under $3 per serving. My Cheap and Healthy Meals post will also give you lots of ideas […]

Just in time for the holidays, or really any time of year, I have my new favourite soup! This recipe for Carrot Soup with Ginger & Sweet Potato will not only warm you and dazzle your taste buds, but it will also boost your beta carotene intake. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid, a natural compound found in […]

Every holiday party needs a veggie dish that is also a real attention grabber, like this Kale & Goat Cheese Salad!  If you are still looking for a festive, simple and delicious salad to serve your guests for Christmas, look no further. Pomegranates are loaded with fibre and antioxidants while adding the perfect sweetness and crunch to […]

The holiday baking season is upon us! If you are like my mother, you are certainly baking and freezing batches of cookies and treats for holiday entertaining. Today, I will be sharing my favourite recipe for Chewy Gingersnap Cookies. This recipe is a soft and festive cookie that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Gingersnap cookies are […]

During the cold and flu season, I believe that there is nothing better than indulging in a hearty homemade soup! Especially when that soup is prepared by a loved one or frozen so that it is speedy to just heat up! This creamy Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Soup is easy to make and filled with warm fall flavours.   I chose to grate the sweet potato […]

I am a huge fan of making salads the star of a meal! After all, who wants to eat a boring salad? I have two tips to make salads fun and certainly stress-free. Firstly, Prepare your salad greens in advance (cut, clean, dry and place in airtight containers). Secondly, combine delicious ingredients! I absolutely love this Orange & Blueberry […]

What is your first cooking memory? Mine is certainly watching my mother make tuna salad. It was a lazy Saturday afternoon and she encouraged me to open the can and showed me how to drain the juices and prop the lid open with a knife. After that, she warmly explained the importance of adding spices for flavouring and vegetables […]