Spicy Black Bean Soup This Spicy Black Bean Soup is simple to prepare and loaded with plant-based protein for a healthy and filling lunch idea. I wasn’t always a fan of beans. In fact, when I was a kid I used to hate them. I thought they were weird and mushy and the texture drove…
Warm Mixed Herb Potato Salad This Warm Mixed Herb Potato Salad has a light dressing that is full of flavour, making it a great healthy side dish for lunch and dinner alike. Potatoes, talk about a food that has a bad rap! These poor little spuds have been demonized for years, said to be the root…
Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin This Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin is a super simple sheet pan dinner that is ready in 30 minutes or less, for a tasty weeknight meal or easy meal prep idea. Sheet pan dinners, or tray bake meals, have become a real trend, and rightfully so. They are simple to make, simple to clean…
Tex-Mex Breakfast Bowls These Tex-Mex Breakfast Bowls are a great way to use last night’s leftovers for breakfast, or can easily be made in under 30 minutes for a hearty weekend brunch. One bowl meals are my favourite way to eat any meal of the day; throw everything in a bowl, let the flavours blend…
Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad This Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad is quick and easy to toss together and a great side dish for anything on the grill. I think watermelon is a lot like corn in the sense that it is truly best eaten as is; directly off the rind or the cob. There…
Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken This Grilled Jerk Chicken recipe is fiery, smoky, hot, and incredibly fragrant, and a simple take on a classic Jamaican dish. Ok, so I can’t promise that this is 100% authentic Grandma-style jerk chicken, but I still think it is pretty darn tasty! I grew up in a tiny town of…
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie This Blueberry Avocado Smoothie is rich, creamy, and filling, making it the perfect snack to keep you going for your day. Smoothies are a great on-the-go meal or snack. Not only are they easy to transport, but they are quick to prepare and can actually be made ahead of time if needed.…
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies These Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies are a handheld version of a warm bowl of oatmeal, with the flavour of carrot cake, and a deliciously healthy way to start the day! As a nutritionist, you wouldn’t necessarily expect me to suggest cookies for breakfast, but here I am doing exactly that and…
Chickpea Chana Masala This Chickpea Chana Masala is a great one-pot meal that can be made with simple pantry staples so you don’t need to worry about running to the grocery store to help get dinner on the table. Although I am a total advocate for shopping regularly and using fresh ingredients, there are a…
Sweet Potato Peanut Pad Thai This Sweet Potato Peanut Pad Thai a fun twist on a classic pad thai, and a tasty gluten-free dish that can help add more veggies to your diet. Ok, if we are being nitty gritty about it, this recipe isn’t exactly a pad thai. I mean, it is certainly inspired…
Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa Simple salmon seasoned with a Cajun spice blend creates this super quick and easy Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa to help get dinner on the table in 15 minutes or less. Fish is a great protein to use for an easy dinner idea when you have little time because it…
Vanilla Almond Granola This homemade Vanilla Almond Granola is a great breakfast staple for any household, not only does it taste delicious with hints of vanilla and almond, but it is incredibly simple to prepare and makes plenty of portions. When looking to make dietary changes, one of the first places I suggest people look…
Strawberry Smoothie Popsicles On a warm summer afternoon, there is nothing more refreshing than a cooling snack and these Strawberry Smoothie Popsicles are the perfect treat. Made with only 3 ingredients these Strawberry Smoothie Popsicles are super simple to prepare and fun for people of all ages to eat and enjoy. Truthfully, they would make a…
Mediterranean Baked Cod This one-pan Mediterranean Baked Cod perfectly pairs a rich tomato sauce with light and flaky fish for a simple yet delicious dinner. I haven’t always been a fan of fish, in fact, I used to hate it. I suppose part of the reason I wasn’t such a fan was that some of…
Simple Summer Gazpacho This Simple Summer Gazpacho is a refreshing and delicious way to showcase ripe summer produce and help you chill out on a warm summer day. On a hot and humid summer day, the idea of turning the stove on is less than appealing so a blended gazpacho soup makes the perfect meal.…