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…
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice Pilaf This Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice Pilaf is a simple one-pot meal that feeds a crowd or makes plenty of leftovers for a week of lunches. One-pot meals are my favourite. I’ve shared a ton of one-pot meal recipes before, including my Rainbow Chicken Stir-Fry, Thai Cod Green Curry, and Hungarian Beef…
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash No better way to start the day than with a hearty and filling breakfast, and this Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash will help get you up and at em so you can tackle your day. Sweet potatoes are one of my favourite starches to use, not only are they delicious but because they…
Chili Con Carne This Chili Con Carne is a simple and easy to prepare meal that makes a big ol’ pot of food, perfect for a Sunday dinner or simple meal prep idea that will last the entire week to come. The term ‘chili’ is short for ‘Chili Con Carne’ which is a Spanish translation…
Meal Prep Buddha Bowls Nothing like a good recipe that makes multiple servings and these Meal Prep Buddha Bowls are a simple, tasty and filling make-ahead lunch that you can eat all week long. Whether you call them Buddha bowls, macro bowls or power bowls, these little bowls of goodness are a great meal prep idea, and…
Raspberry Yogurt Muffins These Raspberry Yogurt Muffins are light and fluffy, and quick and easy to make, making them are the perfect afternoon treat! I don’t make muffins often, but once in a while I like to get into the kitchen and do a little baking. One of the simple guidelines I like to follow…
Greek Chicken Tray Bake This Greek Chicken Tray Bake is a simple one-pan meal, ready in 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner with lots of leftovers. I love tray bake or sheet pan meals; they are simple to prepare and full of flavour, without any of the added mess or clean up. I’ve…