Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin This Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin can make a simple weeknight dinner feel like a fancy weekend feast without any of the fuss. Pork tenderloin is one of the easiest cuts of pork to prepare, so it makes a perfect weeknight meal. If you are looking for a simple dish, and are…
Asparagus & Radish Spring Salad Nothing says spring like a big, fresh green salad, especially when it is filled with seasonal vegetables like this Asparagus & Radish Spring Salad. I used to think salads were boring, and truth be told they can be. There are only so many bowls of spinach, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers…
Piri Piri Chicken Piri piri, or peri peri, is the Portuguese term for hot chilies or the hot sauce made from them. Piri piri recipes are especially popular in regions of South Africa, and recipes vary from region to region, so this Piri Piri Chicken is my take on this hot and spicy dish. Full disclosure,…
Blueberry Oatmeal & Maple Muffins If you have been following me for a while, you know that one of my favourite food guidelines is to “limit foods that make crumbs”. Whole foods in their whole format, as much as you possibly can, is truly the best way to go. If you can really follow this…
Fragrant Spiced Rice Pilaf Rice is one of the most delicious side dishes to make, especially when it is done well. Plain rice on its own is still tasty and filling, but the right combination of spices can turn a basic side dish into the main attraction much like this Fragrant Spiced Rice Pilaf. Enter…
Green Vegetable Tray Bake This Green Vegetable Tray Bake is a really simple and effective way to make a big batch of vegetables that you can use for breakfast, lunch or dinner for the week ahead. A few weeks ago on my Instagram stories, I shared some of my go-to meal planning tips and I…
Thai Cod Green Curry Curries are one of my go-to weeknight meal, they are quick to prepare and you can pack a ton of vegetables into one simple dish. You can truly make curry with any time of protein you like, however using fish keeps things light and fragrant and really fits the theme for…
Skillet Cottage Pie When I’m in the mood for a warming, savoury meal, cottage pie is the perfect treat. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it’s very inexpensive to make and makes plenty of leftovers. This Skillet Cottage Pie recipe is a slightly quicker more convenient way to make a family classic as it uses…
Western Omelette Muffins Fully loaded Western Omelette Muffins are an easy make-ahead breakfast idea that will give you simple and portable breakfasts for a week! A quick scan of my blog and you might notice that egg dishes are one of my favourite make-ahead breakfast ideas; my Spinach Breakfast Casserole and my Breakfast Egg Bake are…
PB & J Overnight Oatmeal Oatmeal is a tried and true breakfast option, but sometimes we just don’t have time to heat up the stovetop and make them on the hob, so overnight oatmeal is a great alternative. The flavour combinations for overnight oatmeal are endless; you can truly add any mixture of fruits and…
Caldo Verde Portuguese Soup Caldo verde Portuguese soup is a simple recipe made of potatoes, kale and a little sausage, and it is the perfect heart-warming soup for a cold and rainy day. If you are wondering if I am Portuguese because I am posting a Portuguese soup, the answer is no. If the ginger hair…
No-Bake Carrot Cake Energy Bites These little no-bake carrot cake energy bites are quite literally little bites of heaven. Carrot cake is hands down my favourite type of cake (see previous post for evidence), so creating these little energy balls was a great way to satisfy a sweet craving in a slightly more natural way. There are…
Oven-Baked Ratatouille & Sausages Ratatouille is not only the name of an adorable animated film, but it is one heck of a delicious French dish, and this Oven-Baked Ratatouille & Sausages is my take on a seasonal classic. The other day someone asked me how I come up with my recipe ideas. The truthful answer is…
Garlic Green Beans I’m straight-up obsessed with garlic. It’s pungent and spicy, yet sweet and savoury, and it is my go-to flavour to add to any dish. It can easily take a humble vegetable and turn it into a culinary experience with one simple ingredient, just like these Garlic Green Beans. The thought of buying,…
Chai-Spiced Apple Oatmeal Oatmeal is a staple breakfast; it’s rich, filling, creamy, and can keep you going for a busy morning ahead. The key to a good bowl of oatmeal is all about the cooking method and flavours you can add to it. A bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal is most certainly delicious, but sometimes…