Stuffed Acorn Squash Made with rice, kale and bacon, this stuffed acorn squash recipe is a healthy and hearty fall dish! Stuffing isn’t just for turkeys any more! Squash is such a fun vegetable to use because there are so many varieties and endless ways to cook them, and this stuffed acorn squash recipe is…
How to Cook with Winter Squash As the seasons begin to turn and we head into the cooler months our dietary needs begin to shift and change. No longer do we need as much of the fresh fruits and berries, but our bodies require more warming foods to help us adjust to the cooler climate.…
Roasted Pork Chops A quick and easy roasted pork chops recipe with fragrant spiced baked apples! Apple season only comes around once per year, and when it does I make sure I stock up. Last weekend at the farmer’s market I was totally overwhelmed by all of the varieties of apples available that I wanted…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes A light and fluffy gluten-free pumpkin pancakes recipe! Made with buckwheat flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, these gluten-free pumpkin pancakes are filled with all of the flavours of fall. Whip up a batch of them this weekend for a festive weekend brunch or batch cook them and freeze them as a…
Slow Cooker Meatballs Spaghetti and meatballs, anyone? Why not do one better and try this slow cooker meatballs recipe! These Italian-style slow cooker meatballs are the perfect recipe for those nights when you want a heart-warming meal, but don’t feel like standing in front of the stove. Made with ground beef, spices and a rich…
The Best Cooking Fats & Oils A list of the best cooking fats and oils, what to use, what to avoid and why. Walk into a grocery store today and there is an entire aisle dedicated to oils and cooking fats. From olive oil to canola oil, and from butter to coconut oil, there are…
Roasted Pumpkin Soup Made with fragrant spices and freshly roasted pumpkin, this roasted pumpkin soup is filled with all of the flavours of fall! Pumpkins are for more than just carving, pies and lattes! While making a pumpkin pie is as easy as running to the store to buy a can of purée, and carving…
Roasted Delicata Squash A simple fall or winter side dish, this roasted delicata squash can easily feed a crowd for a warming cold-weather meal. Not sure how to cook delicata squash? I’ve got you covered. This roasted delicata squash recipe is easy to make and allows to showcase all of the flavours of the squash…
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Bars A simple recipe for healthy blueberry baked oatmeal bars! Made with rolled oats, blueberries, almonds and brown sugar, these blueberry baked oatmeal bars are the perfect meal prep idea for grab-and-go breakfasts for busy weekday mornings. Not only can they be made ahead of time, but they keep well in the…
Breakfast Egg Bake Packed with vegetables and breakfast sausage, this breakfast egg bake is a healthy and high-protein meal to start the day. This recipe is really simple to prepare and incredibly versatile. It makes enough portions to feed you for the week (and then some), but can also easily be halved or quartered for…
Crispy Oven Fries Learn how to make crispy oven fries without any frying at all! For years I have been trying to figure out how to make healthy fries at home. I’ve tried more oil. I’ve tried more salt. I’ve tried different oven temperatures, but no avail. Thankfully, I think I have finally mastered homemade,…
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken This slow cooker butter chicken packs maximum flavour, while requiring minimal effort. With fall right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about those batched cooked, warming meals; slow cooker butter chicken to the rescue! I’m typically not a huge fan of slow cookers, only because I love to cook,…
Are you eating dessert for breakfast? The standard North American diet relies on one simple thing – convenience. I am all for convenience, and simple and quick meals, but not when it comes at the sake of our health. It is said that the standard North American diet, or SAD diet (see the acronym there),…
Chocolate Almond Smoothie Bowl This chocolate almond smoothie bowl is a healthy yet decadent breakfast that tastes like dessert! Smoothie bowls are the easiest way to turn a simple drink into a proper meal, and what better way to do it than a chocolate almond smoothie bowl! I think smoothies can be a really healthy…
In recent years, there has been an explosion of non-dairy products on the market as dairy intolerance has become increasingly prevalent. Today, dairy is considered one of the top 10 most allergenic foods making it a real problem some. The symptoms of dairy intolerance can vary widely from simple digestive issue to chronic bodily inflammation. It has been reported that 1 in 6 Canadians show signs of dairy intolerance characterized by symptoms such as cramps, bloating, abdominal pai […]