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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 […]

BBQ Season has officially begun! The time of year when the good ol’ grill gets the most use. At Dietetic Directions, when we mention BBQ meal options to clients, we universally get a smile. This is because people simply LOVE BBQ’ing. It’s fast, it’s easy and it’s oh-so-delicious. Additionally, a backyard BBQ can include a […]

When the weather warms and the sun shines, many people start to crave more fresh (and flavourful) salads! For example, this tasty Candied Salmon & Chia Salad! After all, nobody likes a boring salad. Therefore, I chose to add candied salmon as the protein focus. In case you are unfamiliar, candied salmon is smoked salmon […]

Hello Spring! We’re happy you’ve finally greeted us with your presence. To celebrate, I will be sharing my Loaded Veggie Gnocchi in a Tomato Cream Sauce. It’s certainly packed with vitamins and minerals and it’s the perfect fridge-cleaner recipe. This is because it offers flexibility to add almost any type (and quantity) of veggie. Similarly, […]

It’s almost Easter and many are looking for healthy entertaining eats. Well, look no further. Today, I’ll be sharing my Garlic Lentil Bruschetta! This crowd-pleaser recipe is certainly full of flavour, visual appeal and with filling fibre to boot! You can also make it ahead for quick assembly when your guests arrive. I chose this […]

{10-Minute} Many times we are looking for EASY (and healthy) recipes. These are meals which can be prepared in ten minutes (or less) and more importantly, use common pantry and kitchen ingredients, because, well, the less grocery shopping the better. Well, friends, I found my new favourite, and incredibly versatile ten-minute meal, a Mediterranean Hummus […]

Who doesn’t love an easy meal? Likewise, many of our clients are busy and looking for healthy eating solutions. This Fajita Buddha Bowl is a perfect option for hectic weeknights and fits within a Mexican-inspired meal. Also, this recipe fits into a “meal theme” such as leftovers or Buddha bowls. In my newest blog, 15 […]

Have you tried broccolini yet? It is certainly my new favourite veggie. A cross between broccoli and Chinese Kale, it has a sweeter taste than broccoli. Subsequently, the stalks are thin and delicate. As an added bonus, you also receive 105% of your daily vitamin C in one serving. Broccolini is becoming a lot more […]

Who doesn’t love a good sauce? It makes all the difference when cooking chicken since this protein can take on so many different flavours. This Saucy Sriracha & Honey Drumsticks recipe is spicy and saucy! It’s also fantastic for batch cooking to eat on busy nights or to freeze for later. You can also adjust […]

The winter season can make us feel blah. 15-18% of Canadians will experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in their lifetimes. SAD is a type of depression that appears at certain times of the year. On the bright side, after you’ve spoken to your doctor, there are lots of things you can do to feel better […]