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 A crowd-pleasing Mediterranean orzo salad recipe! Made with orzo pasta, sundried tomatoes, vegetables and a simple lemon dressing, this orzo pasta salad recipe is filled with all of the flavours of the Mediterranean. This Mediterranean orzo salad recipe is a great make-ahead meal or meal prep idea that you can whip up…
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower A rich, creamy, healthy and low-carb garlic mashed cauliflower recipe! Made with cauliflower, garlic cloves, chicken broth, butter and a drizzle of olive oil, this garlic mashed cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any cold-weather meal. Complete with the creamy texture of traditional mashed potatoes, this mashed cauliflower recipe works well…
Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Rich and buttery, these gluten-free lemon shortbread cookies are a fun holiday treat that everyone can enjoy. Shortbread is a traditional Scottish baked good made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flours. It is crisp and flaky while still being rich and buttery and pairs perfectly with…
Mushroom & Beef Risotto An easy beef risotto recipe with mushrooms! Rich and creamy, this mushroom and beef 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…
Healthy Carrot Muffins A family-friendly and healthy carrot muffin recipe with no added sugar! Moist and fluffy, these healthy carrot muffins are naturally sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup, packed full of rolled oats and filled with crunchy pecans making them a delicious and nutritious snack. I used to tell people (and sometimes…
Chicken and Rice Soup A hearty and healthy chicken and rice soup recipe that the whole family is sure to love! This chicken and rice soup is quick and easy to prepare and loaded with veggies, juicy chicken and tender rice, making it a delicious, nutritious and well-balanced meal. Not only does it work well…
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 gluten-free chocolate chip…
Yellow Squash & Chickpea Curry Simmered in warming spices, this chickpea curry with coconut milk and squash 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…
Hummus Buddha Bowl Looking for a quick and easy lunch? Look no further than this Mediterranean 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…
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 where…
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…
Mexican Corn & Chicken Soup Make this Mexican corn and 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,…
Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars These chocolate puffed rice and 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 favourite 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.…