Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa) This quick and easy Pico de Gallo makes a great appetizer or addition to any breakfast, lunch or dinner! I literally love fresh salsa; it’s incredibly fragrant and you can honestly add it to just about any dish. I used to always buy the jarred stuff and use it as…
Quick & Easy Guacamole This Quick & Easy Guacamole is so simple to make, ready in 5 minutes or less, and the perfect dip or garnish. The key to a good guacamole is using ripe avocados; underripe avocados with be hard and lack flavour, while overripe avocados will just make the guacamole taste off. Picking ripe…
Simple Homemade Mayo Mayonnaise is a condiment that has a reputation for packing on the pounds and contributing to heart disease, and although that might be true for store-bought versions, a simple homemade mayo can be a healthy addition to any meals. Mayo is one of those foods that people have oh-so-confused and, truth be told,…
A I think there are two common misconceptions when it comes to healthy eating; 1) eating clean means no flavour, and 2) creating flavour is really complicated.Of course, slow-cooked, marinated and braised dishes are an amazing way to pack a lot of flavour into meals, but truth be told, we don’t always have time for that. And most of the time, we just need to get things on the table. I am not unlike anyone else; my life can get busy and hectic and making elaborate meals every night is a […]
Bottled salad dressings are easily found in grocery stores, but unfortunately healthy options are few and far between. With refined oils, added sugars, and way too many additives, these dressings are less than ideal choices. Fortunately, homemade dressings are so easy to make, so here are 3 essential recipes to include in your cooking repertoire. Simple Balsamic Dressing6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar1 pinch sea salt1 pinch bl […]
Nothing says summer breakfast like a little slice of toast with jam and coffee, and nothing says summer like the fresh strawberries. For all of my jam lovers, I’ve got something really delicious and simple to help you make a healthier swap. Chia seed jam might sound silly, but you’ll be amazing at how much it actually taste like the real thing. This recipe uses strawberries, but it also works well with fresh raspberries, blackberries or blueberries, and stone fruit like peaches. […]
10-Minute Marinara Sauce Because sometimes 10-minutes is all you’ve got, this simple 10-Minute Marinara Sauce can be made in a pinch for a quick weeknight dinner. Homemade marinara is quick and easy to prepare and tastes way better than the store-bought stuff. This sauce comes together so quickly, it is great for those weeknights when you…