Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto This Butternut Squash Risotto is a simple one-pan meal that serves a crowd or makes great leftovers for days of weekday lunches to come. This recipe was inspired by a reader request from Facebook. Although I used to make risotto more frequently, I’ve gotten out of the habit in the…
Crispy Roasted Broccoli Take your side dish to a new level with this Crispy Roasted Broccoli; it’s so good you’ll be eating it right out of the oven. A few weeks ago on my Instagram I asked what type of recipes you would find helpful and there was an overwhelming request for simple side dishes. Although I…
Hungarian Beef Stew (Goulash) A hearty beef stew, this Hungarian-style goulash is a prime example of how a few humble ingredients can create a flavourful and warming winter meal. Goulash, pronounced as GOO-lash, is a stew made of meat and vegetables that is native to Hungary and other regions of Central Europe. I was first introduced…
Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette Celebrating all of the flavours of the season, this Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette serves as a great hearty side dish or filling main meal. The key to any good salad is a really good dressing. Anyone can throw together fun combinations of fresh vegetables and fruits, but…
Raw Buckwheat Breakfast Porridge Raw buckwheat breakfast porridge might sound like a mouthful, but it a lot less complicated than it might seem. Similar to overnight oats, raw buckwheat breakfast porridge is made by soaking buckwheat groats overnight and then blending them with the flavours and seasonings of your choice to make a delicious, rich and creamy on-the-go…
Chocolate Caramel Freezer Fudge Made with creamy cashew butter, this decadent Chocolate Caramel Freezer Fudge recipe is a fun and healthy twist on a traditional fudge, while being paleo, gluten-free and vegan for everyone to enjoy. There are about a billion recipes online for freezer fudge, but I really wanted to share my own version…
Moroccan Carrot Soup This velvety, creamy and slightly spicy Moroccan Carrot Soup is the perfect dish for a cold weather day and a great make-ahead meal. A good soup is a foundational cooking skill that anyone can master. When I started cooking, soups where one of the first things I learned to make, mostly because…
Creamy Polenta This is a basic recipe for a simple Creamy Polenta that is the perfect side dish for a hearty slow-cooked stew or something as simple as sautéed mushrooms. Polenta is a classic Italian dish of cornmeal porridge, frequently eaten will meat, stew or ragu. It is made by boiling cornmeal into a porridge, which…
Green Lentil and Spinach Curry A quick and easy one pot meal, this Green Lentil and Spinach Curry is filling and full of flavour making it a perfect plant-based meal. In my opinion, lentils are a totally underrated ingredient. Not only are they incredibly easy to cook on the stovetop but they are incredibly inexpensive to…
Make-Ahead Broccoli and Quinoa Salad This Make-Ahead Broccoli and Quinoa Salad is a simple way to ensure lunches are ready for the week, and the flavours of this salad only get better with time. This recipe was actually inspired by a friend, and reader, who shared a very similar recipe with me, and because I thought…
Harvest Breakfast Bowls The perfect use for dinner leftovers, these Harvest Breakfast Bowls are the best way to use up your roasted veggies to make a hearty morning meal. If there is one thing that frustrates me more than anything when to comes to nutrition, it is the concept that are specific foods are meant for…
Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding This Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding is rich, creamy and dreamy, while still being incredibly healthy, making it a delicious fall treat. Fall is my favourite season of all, and I used to get so excited when the festive drinks started showing up on coffee shop menus, especially the pumpkin spice latte.…
Chicken & Cauliflower Fried Rice This Chicken & Cauliflower Fried Rice is a lighter take on a classic fried rice and a great way to add more veggies to your diet in a fun and flavourful way. I never used to buy cauliflower before I discovered cauliflower rice. It was just one of those bland…
Thai Salmon Fish Cakes Fish cakes might have a reputation for being bland and boring, but these Thai Salmon Fish Cakes are anything but! Filled with fresh ingredients, these gluten-free salmon fish cakes are full of flavour. Growing up I hated fish, partially because my only reference point was fish sticks, which I’ve come to…
Roasted Tomato and White Bean Soup Creamy tomato soup without any cream! This Roasted Tomato and White Bean Soup is incredibly simple to prepare with the same rich and creamy texture of a classic cream of tomato. Last week I paid a visit to my local morning show, CTV Ottawa, to share some simple tips for healthier…