Carrot Pecan Muffins Moist and fluffy, these carrot muffins are naturally sweetened with apple sauce and maple syrup, packed full of rolled oats, and filled with crunchy pecans making them a delicious and healthy snack. I used to tell people (and sometimes still do) that muffins are cupcakes because, in reality, they are. I mean,…
Chicken & Rice Soup This classic Chicken and Rice Soup is quick and easy to prepare, and loaded with veggies, juicy chicken and tender rice, making it a delicious and well-balanced meal. In the past few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of eating well-balanced meals. There are lots of complex and…
Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares Made with a humble can of chickpeas, these Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares are naturally sweetened and naturally gluten-free for a delicious, yet healthy, treat! At first glance, I know baking with chickpeas might sound a little odd, but, trust me, it works! Similar to black bean brownies, these flourless chocolate chip…
Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry Simmered in warming spices, this Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry is the perfect meal for a cold day! I’ve shared a LOT of curries on the blog. The reason being that I just love them so much, but also because there are so many different variations you can create! The…
Vegetarian Lentil Chili Nutritious and delicious, this vegetarian lentil chili is a great way to mix up your standard chili recipe and add something new to your meatless Monday repertoire. One pot meals are the way to go for a warm, hearty and comforting meal, and although soups are great, stews and chilis are really…
Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal A little make-ahead breakfast goes a long way in setting you up for a week of success, and this Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is just the thing you need on a cold fall morning. Apple season, it’s just the best, isn’t it? There are literally thousands of different ways you can use…
Chicken Sausage Skillet Made in one-pan and ready in under 30 minutes, this Chicken Sausage Skillet is the perfect way to do a weeknight dinner. The thing I love about cooking is how inventive you can be. Unlike baking, where you need to be really precise, cooking allows for a lot of experimentation and imagination.…
Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl This Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a welcomed change to your everyday oatmeal, and a quick and easy breakfast to get you out the door in a hurry. Rich in plant-based protein and naturally gluten-free, quinoa is a versatile grain you can include in both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s mild nutty…
Watermelon Sorbet Made with only 3-ingredients, this refined sugar-free watermelon sorbet is a delicious and refreshing summer treat! I’m going to be honest, calling this a “recipe” is probably a bit of a stretch, but my goodness is this watermelon sorbet ever refreshing. Watermelon is a great fruit to use without an ice cream maker…
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Let’s get real, everything tastes better on the grill, and these Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges are certainly no exception! Paired with a lightly spiced curry tahini dip, these soft on the inside and crispy on the outside grilled sweet potato wedges are the perfect summer side dish. Sweet potatoes are one…
Grilled Cajun Shrimp Tacos These Grilled Cajun Shrimp Tacos are a quick and easy dinner idea, ready in 30 minutes or less, while still packed full smoky and spicy flavour! In the summertime, I’m all about quick and easy meals. Actually, let’s get real, I’m always about quick and easy meals, but it’s especially true…
Make-Ahead Three Bean Salad This three bean salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for any summer BBQ or weekly meal prep idea. Ready in under 10 minutes it is quick and easy to prepare without forgoing any flavour! My mom used to make three bean salad all of the time when I was a kid,…
Steak Fajita Bowls If you love fajitas, you’re going to love these Steak Fajita Bowls! Served on a bed of leafy greens they are a lighter take on a classic fajita making them a quick and easy weeknight meal. I’ve been doing a lot of bowl recipes lately. A few weeks ago I shared my…
Mexican Baked Rice Casserole A one-pan vegetarian meal, this Mexican Baked Rice Casserole is loaded with vegetables and plant-based protein making it a great main course and side dish alike. Full disclosure, I am obsessed with this dish. I honestly thought it would be good, but didn’t think it would be as good as it turned about…
Chicken Shawarma Salad Who needs takeout when you can make a Chicken Shawarma Salad at home?! I think shawarma is one of those staple foods that you can find in just about any city. I’m pretty sure that Ottawa is the shawarma capital of Canada, not only are there shawarma locations all over our city, but…