Kid Friendly

Don’t let our winter weather hold you back from enjoying fresh salads! For instance, this Almond, Orange & Arugula Salad 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 (like […]

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 […]

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 prepare more items at the same time! Why? These Oven Roasted Chickpeas with Thyme are easy to […]

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 overstuffed and gluttonous. In fact, we can balance things out by including more well-prepared (not boring) veggies. This helps to promote fullness. For instance, this Orange Parsley and Sunflower Salad does just that! It packs freshness, flavour, […]

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 […]