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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 […]

I absolutely LOVE this Avocado Toast with Tomato and Eggs for breakfast. It really is the most important meal of the day. I find it certainly starts the day off right and wards off that infamous mid-morning “hangry” feeling. In honour of Heart Month, I featured this recipe in the Easy (& filling) Breakfasts blog. […]

Simple flavours and fast assembly – that’s certainly how I would describe this Maple Dijon & Garlic Salmon recipe. In other words, I love recipes that use basic pantry staples and can be prepared in under 20 minutes. Salmon is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and featured in my 3 Strategies for a Healthy New […]

Colder weather calls for oven meals like roasted chickpeas! It’s also an easy way to keep the home warm and have savoury aromas fill your living quarters. Whenever I have the oven on, I often toss in a tray of chickpeas. They are very quick to assemble for cooking and perfect for a snack or […]

Winter certainly equals comfort food. It’s like a big hug in a soup mug. In addition, you can make soup in advance and freeze it for a speedy meal. This Tomato & Red Pepper Soup is a fabulous way to use up produce and accompany a simple grilled cheese. After all, tomato soup and grilled […]

Salads don’t have to be boring. In fact, they shouldn’t be! Imagine enjoying veggies as “the star of the meal.” It can certainly be done. They can become extraordinary with the right balance of flavour, crunch and sweetness. Likewise, this Pear & Blue Cheese Salad is one of my favourites right now. The sweetness of the […]

With the Fall season, there’s abundant fresh produce at Farmer’s Markets and local grocery stores! With so much seasonal food, it can be a challenge to know what to do with it. Look no further than my new favourite, Oregano & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower. Roasting simply means to cook in an oven using dry heat. Above […]

Who does not love a DIY (Do It Yourself) meal? Taco meals certainly offer the flexibility to include the foods or ingredients you like. These types of ‘separate ingredient’ meals also allow kids to help in the kitchen, which builds food confidence as a life-long skill to eating well. This recipe for Tasty Beef or […]

Gotta love the summer for fresh herbs and local produce. Likewise, if you follow my Instagram, you know that I love food/cooking and have a thriving herb garden. I even wrote a blog about Top 5 Must-Have Garden Herbs. However, at the end of the season, it can be difficult to use up all the […]

Back-to-school is in the air. As a result, parents are busy packing lunches to leave kids (and themselves) feeling full for longer. I love this Mediterranean Quinoa & Lentil Salad because it combines flavours and textures. This recipe provides flexibility to add or omit ingredients according to your preferences. In addition, the dressing is super […]

Hello, summer! The time of year when we want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time outdoors. Today, I will be sharing this Simple Mexican Buddha Bowl recipe. Meals that can be prepared in advance are certainly ideal for cottage weekends, camping or spending time at home. If you are unfamiliar with […]

Does making homemade green curry intimidate you? Curries often scared me until I discovered that these dishes can be made quite simply with basic ingredients. Curries also offer flexibility to use up veggies you have on hand and modify the recipe with your choice of protein. With a busy schedule, curries are especially helpful when […]