Maple-Glazed Salmon Bowls Sweet and sticky, these maple-glazed salmon bowls are super simple to prepare, not to mention a perfectly well-balanced weeknight meal. I get that salmon is not everyone’s favourite. If you didn’t grow up eating fish, it can be a bit of an acquired taste but incorporating seafood into your diet is great…
Mediterranean Orzo Salad This Mediterranean orzo salad is a great make-ahead meal or meal prep idea that you can whip up in under 30 minutes and will create delicious lunches for the entire week to come! Although orzo looks like rice it’s actually a form of pasta, and although pasta has a bad reputation when…
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Rich and creamy, this garlic mashed cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any cold weather meal! I love mashed potatoes, like really love them, and to be clear, I don’t think there is anything wrong with them. Potatoes are a whole food that are completely acceptable in a healthy diet, but…
Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Rich and buttery, these lemon poppy seed shortbread cookies are gluten-free and paleo making them a fun holiday treat that everyone can enjoy. Shortbread is traditional Scottitsh baked good made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flours. It is crisp and flaky while still being rich and…
Beef & Mushroom Risotto Rich and creamy, this beef and mushroom risotto feels like a fancy and decadent meal and yet it is easy to make for even the most amateur of cooks. Risotto has a reputation for being hard to make but, in reality, it is incredibly simple to prepare. Just a little bit…
Carrot Pecan Muffins Moist and fluffy, these carrot muffins are naturally sweetened with apple sauce and maple syrup, packed full of rolled oats, and filled with crunchy pecans making them a delicious and healthy snack. I used to tell people (and sometimes still do) that muffins are cupcakes because, in reality, they are. I mean,…
Chicken & Rice Soup This classic Chicken and Rice Soup is quick and easy to prepare, and loaded with veggies, juicy chicken and tender rice, making it a delicious and well-balanced meal. In the past few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of eating well-balanced meals. There are lots of complex and…
Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares Made with a humble can of chickpeas, these Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares are naturally sweetened and naturally gluten-free for a delicious, yet healthy, treat! At first glance, I know baking with chickpeas might sound a little odd, but, trust me, it works! Similar to black bean brownies, these flourless chocolate chip…
Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry Simmered in warming spices, this Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry is the perfect meal for a cold day! I’ve shared a LOT of curries on the blog. The reason being that I just love them so much, but also because there are so many different variations you can create! The…
Hummus Buddha Bowl Looking for a quick and easy lunch? Look no further than this Hummus Buddha Bowl! Ready in under 10 minutes, it makes a delicious and filling lunch that anyone will love. Hummus is such a versatile ingredient, there honestly are so many different things you can do with it. Not only does…
Vegetarian Lentil Chili Nutritious and delicious, this vegetarian lentil chili is a great way to mix up your standard chili recipe and add something new to your meatless Monday repertoire. One pot meals are the way to go for a warm, hearty and comforting meal, and although soups are great, stews and chilis are really…
Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal A little make-ahead breakfast goes a long way in setting you up for a week of success, and this Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is just the thing you need on a cold fall morning. Apple season, it’s just the best, isn’t it? There are literally thousands of different ways you can use…
Mexican Corn & Chicken Soup Make this Mexican Corn & Chicken Soup on a fall Sunday afternoon and you will have hearty lunches for the whole week to come. Fall is 100% my favourite time of year. Not only because I love the weather and all of the clothing choices that go along with it, but…
Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars These Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars are gluten-free, nut-free and naturally sweetened making them a great school snack for kids, or fun office treat for adults. Plus, with no baking required, you can whip them up in a pinch! One of my favorite coffee shops in Ottawa used…
Chicken Sausage Skillet Made in one-pan and ready in under 30 minutes, this Chicken Sausage Skillet is the perfect way to do a weeknight dinner. The thing I love about cooking is how inventive you can be. Unlike baking, where you need to be really precise, cooking allows for a lot of experimentation and imagination.…