Quick & Easy

Who does not love 3-ingredient meal options? For instance, these Smoked Salmon Antojitos hit that mark. Antojitos are Mexican street food that literally meaning “little cravings.” They’re quick to prepare and can be stored in the fridge for an on-the-go breakfast or work lunch. I made these this past weekend for a plane meal and […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Asparagus in Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce recipe. It’s a family tradition to make […]

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 Veggie Gnocchi in 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, when it […]

It’s almost Easter and many are looking for healthy entertaining eats. Well, look no further. Today, I’ll be sharing my Garlic Bruschetta with Lentils! 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 […]