Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl This Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a welcomed change to your everyday oatmeal, and a quick and easy breakfast to get you out the door in a hurry. Rich in plant-based protein and naturally gluten-free, quinoa is a versatile grain you can include in both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s mild nutty…
Green Shakshuka This Green Shakshuka is a great meal for those times when you just don’t have anything planned. Made with minimal ingredients, it is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike. A shakshuka is my go-to meal when all I’ve got is veggies and eggs left in the…
Watermelon Sorbet Made with only 3-ingredients, this refined sugar-free watermelon sorbet is a delicious and refreshing summer treat! I’m going to be honest, calling this a “recipe” is probably a bit of a stretch, but my goodness is this watermelon sorbet ever refreshing. Watermelon is a great fruit to use without an ice cream maker…
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Let’s get real, everything tastes better on the grill, and these Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges are certainly no exception! Paired with a lightly spiced curry tahini dip, these soft on the inside and crispy on the outside grilled sweet potato wedges are the perfect summer side dish. Sweet potatoes are one…
Grilled Cajun Shrimp Tacos These Grilled Cajun Shrimp Tacos are a quick and easy dinner idea, ready in 30 minutes or less, while still packed full smoky and spicy flavour! In the summertime, I’m all about quick and easy meals. Actually, let’s get real, I’m always about quick and easy meals, but it’s especially true…
Make-Ahead Three Bean Salad This three bean salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for any summer BBQ or weekly meal prep idea. Ready in under 10 minutes it is quick and easy to prepare without forgoing any flavour! My mom used to make three bean salad all of the time when I was a kid,…
Steak Fajita Bowls If you love fajitas, you’re going to love these Steak Fajita Bowls! Served on a bed of leafy greens they are a lighter take on a classic fajita making them a quick and easy weeknight meal. I’ve been doing a lot of bowl recipes lately. A few weeks ago I shared my…
Greek Omelette Casserole Who says you don’t have time for eggs on weekday mornings? This Greek Omelette Casserole is a great meal prep idea that will ensure you’ve got a hearty and filling breakfast ready to go every morning of the week. Clearly, I’m obsessed with omelette casseroles. Not only do I make them all…
Chicken Tikka Masala This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is a one-pan dish that is ready in 30 minutes making it a great weeknight meal! Made with fragrant spices, and tender chicken in a rich and creamy broth, this recipe is sure to please a crowd. Ok, if I’m being honest, I had to bend the…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are packed with oats, chocolatey, soft and tender, and so good nobody will even notice they are good for them! The inspiration for making these cookies was pretty simple – I wanted to eat cookies. There are so many great bakeries in the city of…
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus Made with only a few simple ingredients, this Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is the perfect side dish for any meal! Asparagus is probably one of my favorite side dishes, but only when it’s in season. Although I do buy it at the grocery store from time to time, it can never…
Mexican Baked Rice Casserole A one-pan vegetarian meal, this Mexican Baked Rice Casserole is loaded with vegetables and plant-based protein making it a great main course and side dish alike. Full disclosure, I am obsessed with this dish. I honestly thought it would be good, but didn’t think it would be as good as it turned about…
Chicken Shawarma Salad Who needs takeout when you can make a Chicken Shawarma Salad at home?! I think shawarma is one of those staple foods that you can find in just about any city. I’m pretty sure that Ottawa is the shawarma capital of Canada, not only are there shawarma locations all over our city, but…
Raspberry Lime Smoothie This Raspberry Lime Smoothie is a fun combination of ingredients that creates a refreshing and flavourful smoothie that can be used for breakfast and snacks alike. I’m not a huge smoothie person, to be honest, I never really got into the smoothie craze. Don’t get me wrong, I do like them, but…
Overnight Oats: 5 Ways Overnight oats are a simple and delicious way to make sure you get a healthy breakfast no matter how busy your morning is! Made in under 5 minutes, overnight oats are the perfect grab-and-go morning meal. This recipe for overnight oats is long overdue! Not only do I consistently recommend it to…