Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken This slow cooker shredded chicken (or crockpot shredded chicken) is a simple and healthy meal prep idea for quick and easy lunches! Slow cooker shredded chicken is a wonder food when it comes to meal prep; not only does it require little to no effort, but it can be used in…
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 and 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…
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 Naturally sweetened and high in fibre, these blueberry, oatmeal and maple muffins are healthy and delicious! 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…
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 This Thai cod green curry is a perfect weeknight meal; quick and easy to prepare, high in protein, and packed full of vegetables! 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…
Skillet Cottage Pie A classic Irish dish, this skillet cottage pie is easy to make and incredibly good for you! 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…
Western Omelette Muffins These 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…
PB & J Overnight Oatmeal This quick and easy overnight oatmeal recipe pairs perfectly with busy mornings, just like peanut butter and jelly! 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…
Portuguese Soup (Caldo Verde) 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…
Carrot Cake Energy Bites These no-bake carrot cake energy bites are taste just like carrot cake while being packed full of energy and good for you! If you love carrot cake, you’re going to love these carrot cake energy bites! Not only are they quick and easy to prepare, but they have all of the…
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,…