No Bake Granola Bars 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 about granola bars. I get it. They are quick, they are convenient, they are inexpensive and they…
Spinach Breakfast Casserole 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 busy. I get up around 5:30am and head to the gym for 6:00am. I am home by…
Chopped Chicken Salad 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 and dressing combinations are a simple way to add some variety to your lunch, much like…
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 we lose when we exercise. Plain water does not contain all of the essential electrolytes lost…
Simple Chicken Stock This Simple 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 the convenience of store-bought broth or stock cubes. I’m all about keeping…
Oven-Baked Parsnip Fries Sometimes I think if you call something the right thing, you can get anyone to eat it, and that’s exactly what I’m doing with these oven-baked parsnip fries! Don’t get me wrong, regular crispy oven fries are certainly delicious but sometimes you just need to mix things up! I think parsnips are…
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Winter is finally upon us, so it’s slow cooker season to the rescue, and this Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken is just the heart-warming winter dish you have been looking for! Full of Moroccan inspired spices, this dish requires very little work while ensuring a whole world of flavour. I wasn’t always…
Chocolate Chia Pudding Would you believe me if I told you this Chocolate Chia Pudding is delicious, guilt-free and something you could enjoy for breakfast? Good news, it is in fact all of the above! I whipped up this Chocolate Chia Pudding for my latest CTV Morning Live segment all about Healthy Breakfast Ideas for…
Homemade Turtles Ok, so this might be a little early for Christmas, but I’m bringing the healthy holiday treats anyway! These healthy Homemade Turtles are a total winner in the kitchen and might actually give the real ones a run for their money. (Well, a slow run for their money.) Turtles used to be one of…
Sweet Pea Soup Soup season isn’t only for root vegetables, the frozen friends of summer are not to be forgotten and this Sweet Pea Soup does just that! Minty and fresh, it brings a certain brightness to those cold winter days. I’m often asked if frozen vegetables are a good option. The short answer is;…
Salmon Salad Nicoise Salad Niçoise is absolutely one of my favourite salads. If I am out for lunch and it is on the menu, you can bet I will be ordering it. The reason that I love this salad so much is not only because it is filled with flavours and textures, but it is…
