Quick & Easy

Summer season calls for this Grapefruit Salad with Pistachios! It’s the perfect blend of citrus, salty and savoury flavours. You can enjoy it as part of 15 Minute Meals at the Cottage or perhaps bring it for a potluck pleaser. Or maybe it’s part of your meal while dining al fresco! Nevertheless, you’ll also enjoy […]

You are sure to devour this Taco Bowl. After all, healthy eating is about getting creative with solutions that use wholesome ingredients and choosing meals that fit with your busy schedule. Therefore, reinventing leftovers to make a new meal is an effective time-saving trick. Simply plan ahead to cook extras and benefit from an easy-to-assemble […]

Garlic Tomato Calamari Sauce is a must-make! My Nonna taught me that you don’t need to have more than olive oil, fresh tomatoes and garlic to make the perfect sauce. Therefore, today I will show you how to make this simple Garlic Tomato Calamari Sauce. It’s flavourful and it uses basic ingredients we often have. […]

An Avocado Egg Plate is a work of art. However, don’t let the beauty mislead you into thinking this is a challenging dish to make. It’s not. Nevertheless, you are sure to love the flexibility of this super easy recipe and the ability to prep ahead. After all, hard-cooked eggs are a fridge staple for […]

Salmon Melt is on the menu for “Fish Friday” in my house. The Meal Themes strategy uses categories to spark culinary inspiration. After all, there are endless dinner possibilities and decision fatigue is a real thing. But imagine if you only had to decide dinner within a narrow category, like Taco Tuesday, Breakfast for Dinner, […]

This Spinach Pesto recipe is sure to be a new fan favourite. However, sometimes my basil supply can be lacking because my Spring Herb Garden isn’t quite ready. Nevertheless, it’s not a bad thing because you can use fresh spinach in this Spinach Pesto Recipe as the tasty solution. Plus, what a great way to […]

Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a fun and flavourful alternative to a standard salad. Additionally, if you haven’t tried Butter lettuce, it’s a beautiful vehicle to wrap your tuna into a taco shape. You can enjoy these on the side of a dish like a stir-fry, bean salad or fresh fruit. We are not trying to […]

Who does not love a colourful Rainbow Lentil Salad? It’s just so appetizing to see those bright reds mixing with the yellow, orange, green and purple colours. After doing my Heart Month TV segment this week, I had an even larger supply of heart healthy colourful fruits and veggies in my fridge. This inspired me to toss […]

Happy Heart Month! To celebrate, we have a delectable, Mediterranean Flatbread with a Poached Egg recipe. This is truly an ANY time-of-day meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner. Additionally, it’s good for your ticker. When it comes to heart-health, the goal is to emphasize nutrient-rich antioxidants and minerals that reduce inflammation and potential plaque build-up. […]

This Garlic Rapini Ricotta Toast is nutritious and flavourful. Nevertheless, if you’re new to Rapini or Ricotta, this 15-minute recipe is sure to inspire your next lunch or dinner. Finally, be sure to add the olive oil drizzle and balsamic glaze for a beautiful finishing touch. After all, they do say we eat with our […]

This Cinnamon Pumpkin French Toast recipe is sure to be one of your new Fall favourites. After all, pumpkin season is the best! Especially when it comes to the versatility of adding Pure Pumpkin (canned) to your meals. Therefore, it’s now a new pantry staple because the pumpkin adds moist texture, subtle flavour and a […]

Hello, Fall season. And hello, Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms with Feta! Without a doubt, we are thrilled to take out those sheet pans and get ready to roast our veggies again. Gotta love roasted veggies, there’s just so much flavour. Consequently, you’ll be sure to enjoy these Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms with Feta. […]