Quick & Easy

The freshness of Spring calls for crisp salads. For instance, this Mango Kale Salad! I certainly love adding fresh fruit and nuts or seeds to my salads for extra sweetness and crunch. When faced with a busy schedule, planning ahead might include chopping kale and placing it in a clear container or a plastic bag […]

I enjoy simple, delicious food. As a follower of the Dietetic Directions blog, you’d certainly notice that I post recipes using basic (and minimal) ingredients along with the flexibility to add your own flair. Today’s Hard Boiled Eggs with Chives recipe is an incredibly simple family recipe inspired by my dad. As an Italian father, […]

{20 min meal} I’m all about simplicity when it comes to cooking. I love to use minimal ingredients and create dishes that taste great. This Garlic Herb Salmon recipe is certainly a fun spin on my Seared Salmon with Walnut Parsley Gremolata. That is basically a fancy way of saying chop up garlic with fresh […]

Who does not love oven fries? I do (confession: like most dietitians) but I also love roasted veggies! Still unsure what a dietitian is? Click this link to learn more. But now back to fries! I thought why not combine these two ideas to make something delectable! Just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m excited to […]

Cooking doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. After all, people are more likely to sustain lifestyle changes if these changes are enjoyable, realistic and appropriate considering your schedule. Therefore, today’s recipe is one of my favourite “lazy meals”. These Speedy Naan Pizzas are ready faster than take-out! Naan pizzas are also completely customizable based […]

I love a leisurely Saturday morning, complete with a hot breakfast and a cup of coffee. However, breakfast foods do not have to be limited to the morning. For example, these Garlicky Breakfast Lentils make a great dinner and heat up well for lunch leftovers. I certainly encourage my clients to think about breakfast for dinner as […]

Are you seeking creative ways to use your garden herbs?  Well, look no further than tossing them into your salads! I’ve certainly been loving this Blueberry Feta Salad with Mint, which combines sweet, salty and crunch. This will be a true family favourite! Additionally, I recommend cutting up your greens in advance for speedy salad […]

I’m always on the hunt for new ways to enjoy salmon! It’s just so succulent and perfect for our summer season. For today’s recipe, I made Salmon with Walnut Parsley Gremolata. Gremolata is a chopped herb condiment traditionally made using garlic, oil and lemon zest. You can certainly add gremolata on top of any type […]

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 […]

Are you looking to increase omega 3’s in your diet? After all, you’ve probably heard that Canadians simply aren’t getting enough, or perhaps you’ve heard that increasing omega-3 intakes will lower the risk of heart disease and support healthy brain functioning. All is true. Therefore, to inspire you to cook salmon, I will be sharing my […]

Happy Spring! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and also there’s renewed energy in the air. As a result, let’s take a look at what’s in our fridge and think of creative ways to use up fresh ingredients. Today, I will be sharing my Fresh Bean Salad that was created to use up miscellaneous veggies. Above […]