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…
Eggplant and Chickpea Tagine A hearty vegetarian meal, this Eggplant and Chickpea Tagine is warmly spiced and the perfect weeknight dinner. The word tagine actually has two different meanings; 1) a type of North African cookware, and 2) a slow-cooked stew made in that traditional cookware. Although tagines are technically always made in an actual…
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables This simple tray bake of Balsamic Roasted Vegetables is a foolproof way to make a big batch of veggies with lots of flavour. Sheet pan roasted veggies are my go-to cooking method when I need to make a big batch of vegetables in one simple go. Not only does it require very…
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fresh Herbs This slow-roasted salmon recipe is a great simple dinner idea but also keeps really well as leftovers to top on salads for a quick and easy lunch! Since salmon is a fish rich in healthy fats, it is often cooked at a high heat to help give it a crispy…
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls A simple and healthy meal, these Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls are easy to prepare and make a great vegetarian lunch or dinner! I love bowl-based meals; throw everything together, cover it with sauce, and you’re good to go. The key to a simple burrito bowl like this is adding a lot…
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal No better way to make breakfast than to make one that lasts for days ahead and this Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal does exactly that! I’m all about make-ahead meals lately; cook once and eat all week long is the name of the game for me right now. Although some people don’t…
Super Seed Brittle Loaded with pumpkin, chia and sesame seeds, and a touch of honey, this Super Seed Brittle is a fun and portable snack, and a great alternative to that oh-so-boring trail mix. For years, nuts were my go-to snack; almonds, almonds and more almonds. I would literally buy them by the bunch load…
Spring Green Minestrone A simple soup filled with seasonal greens and fresh herbs, this Spring Green Minestrone is a fresh take on a classic dish. As the days begin to change with the seasons, so do our dietary needs. No longer do we need the rich and hearty meals of winter, but more and more…
Homemade Hummus: Three Ways The perfect dip, homemade hummus is quick and easy to prepare; just a few ingredients into a blender and you’ve got a healthy ready-made snack. Plus, once you’ve got the classic recipe down the flavour options for homemade hummus are endless. Truth be told, I don’t make my own homemade hummus…
Green Goddess Cobb Salad A classic salad with an updated dressing, this Green Goddess Cobb Salad is made with a rich and creamy dairy-free green goddess dressing that covers every single bite making it the most delicious way to eat your leafy greens. Cobb salad is a classic American salad loaded with just about everything…