Types of Carbohydrates A complete guide to the various types of carbohydrates! Carbohydrate, or “carbs”, have a bad rap. For years they have been demonized, we’ve been told to limit them in our diets, and they’ve been labelled as the enemy. As it turns out, they are not the demons they have been made out…
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Learn how to make slow cooker shredded beef with this quick and easy recipe! Slow cooker shredded beef is so simple to make it really doesn’t even need a recipe. You could essentially just toss beef into a slow cooker with a little bit of water, and bada bing, bada boom, you’ve…
Balsamic Roasted Carrots This Balsamic Roasted Carrots recipe is quick, easy and simple, but tasty enough to make everyone at the table eat more veggies. Roasted carrot recipes often call for an added drizzle of honey, which you can certainly do, but I think that they are sweet enough on their own. I think whole carrots,…
Spanish Chicken Tray Bake Sheet pan meals, tray bake dinner, one-pan meals, or whatever-you-want-to-call-them are just the absolute best. I don’t know what got me hooked on them, probably something I saw on the intra-web or somewhere on social media, but regardless of the reason, I am so glad that I did. I’ve made other…
No-Bake Granola Bars Made with rolled oats, peanut butter and honey, these healthy no-bake granola bars are the perfect snack idea! Granola bars seem to be one of those snack foods that people just can’t let go of. I actually think anyone who has ever asked me about snack foods has most certainly asked me…
Spinach Breakfast Casserole Made with potatoes, spinach and cheddar cheese, this spinach breakfast casserole is a healthy vegetarian breakfast! Lately, I have become obsessed with breakfast casserole recipes. Also known as egg bakes or frittatas or even crustless quiches, they have become a bit of a staple in our kitchen. My mornings are typically rather…
10 Healthy Food Swaps Realistic healthy food swaps that you can implement in your diet today! Eating well doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, starting with small, simple changes is one of the best ways to create long-lasting change. So, if you are feeling overwhelmed by all of the fat diets, fancy supplements and…
Chopped Chicken Salad A diner classic, this chopped chicken salad recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch! There is no denying that salads can get boring after a while, but thankfully there are lots of different ways to mix things up. Chopped salads are actually just like regular salads, but their presentation, colours…
4 Ways to Beat a Hangover Not feeling your best the morning after? Here are some simple tips to help beat a hangover. A hangover is more than an awful feeling, it’s a combination of nausea, aches, and that general hit-by-a-truck feeling. Of course, the best way to beat a hangover is to avoid one…
Spicy Potato & Egg Hash This spicy potato and egg hash makes a delicious weekend brunch or the hearty weekday breakfast-for-dinner meal. Breakfast is hands down my favourite meal of the day, and eggs are my favourite way to do breakfast. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see that I eat eggs almost every…
Homemade Sports Drink From lemon-lime to orange, here is a quick and easy recipe for a homemade sports drink! Drinking filtered water is great for our health, and sometimes all we need during our gym workout, but there are certainly times when a homemade sports drink can help to replenish more than just the fluid…
Homemade Chicken Stock A simple and versatile homemade chicken stock recipe! This simple homemade chicken stock is a classic recipe and the perfect base for a wide variety of soups and stews, and a simple kitchen skill that anyone can master. When I first began making my own soups I always opted for…
2016 Cookbook Gift Guide Here it is, the second edition of my holiday cookbook guide! In no particular order, here is 2016 Cookbook Gift Guide my favourite 8 cookbooks of the year and the ones I think would make perfect holiday gifts for your wish list or someone else’s. 2016 Cookbook Gift Guide 1. Juli…
Sautéed Garlic Kale Ready in minutes, sautéed garlic kale is the perfect quick and easy side dish! Sautéed garlic kale is my go-to lazy side dish. Making a salad is a great way to add more greens to the diet, but as the weather cools down it’s certainly nice to have a warm side dish to…
