Black Bean and Corn Salad A quick, easy and healthy black bean corn salad recipe. Made with black beans, corn, avocado, and a cilantro-lime dressing, this black bean and corn salad is high in fibre and filled with healthy fats. This colourful salad works well as a light vegetarian meal, topped onto a bed of…
Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw If you’re looking for a ridiculously easy recipe for coleslaw, look no further than this one! Made with a simple homemade dressing, shredded cabbage and carrots, this apple cider vinegar coleslaw is a healthy and hearty side dish that works well for any meal of the day. This vinegar coleslaw recipe…
Summer Bean Salad Made with white beans, lots of veggies and a fresh lemon dressing, this colourful summer bean salad is the perfect make-ahead summer meal! As soon as the weather heats up, there is nothing I love more than a hearty salad that I can make ahead of time and store in the fridge…
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Ready in minutes and packed full of vegetables, this Mediterranean couscous salad makes a great side dish for a weeknight dinner or a simple meal prep idea for a hearty vegetarian lunch! Although it is often thought of as a grain, couscous is made from tiny steamed balls of semolina flour making…
Sausage and Herb Stuffing A healthy sausage and herb stuffing recipe! Crispy and golden on top and soft and tender in the middle, this oven-baked sausage and herb stuffing is the perfect side dish to any holiday meal! Sausage and Herb Stuffing The key to a good stuffing is quality ingredients and lots of…
Zucchini Fritters Not only are these crispy zucchini fritters incredibly easy to make, but they are packed full of veggies, fibre and are a great option that you can use for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike! Zucchini is one of those vegetables that is essentially flavourless on its own, but when paired with the right…
BBQ Grilled Vegetables Looking for a summer side dish? These grilled vegetables are the perfect no-fuss addition to any BBQ. I’m always looking for fun new ways to use vegetables, but sometimes just keeping it simple is best, especially during the summer months. Tossed in oil and sprinkled with seasoning, grilling is a quick and…
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Crispy, crunchy, golden and salty, these perfectly roasted breakfast potatoes are what breakfast dreams are made of! Potatoes, especially white potatoes, are such an under-appreciated food. Not only are potatoes incredibly inexpensive (like crazy cheap), but they are incredibly versatile in the kitchen as you can do so many things…
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…
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…
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 favourite 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…
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…
Crispy Roasted Broccoli The BEST crispy roasted broccoli with cheese! 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. Plus, once you’ve got the basic roasting technique down, the flavour options are endless, as you can top this roasted…
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,…
Make-Ahead Broccoli & 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 broccoli and quinoa salad was actually inspired by a friend, and reader, who shared a very similar recipe with me,…