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…
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…
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,…
Eggplant and Chickpea Tagine A hearty vegetarian meal, this eggplant (aubergine) 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…
Spring Green Minestrone A simple soup filled with seasonal greens and fresh herbs, this green minestrone soup 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…
Chili Con Carne This classic chili con carne is a healthy and heart-warming meal! This chili con carne recipe is a classic dish 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. What is Chili Con…
Butternut Squash Risotto A simple and healthy butternut squash risotto recipe! Made with arborio rice, butternut squash and fresh sage, 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 butternut squash risotto recipe was inspired by a…
Hungarian Beef Stew (Goulash) A hearty beef stew, this Hungarian goulash recipe 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 Hungarian stew made of meat and vegetables that is native to Hungary and other regions of Central Europe. I…
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 they…
Green Lentil & 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 use.…
Roasted Tomato & 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…
Spicy Black Bean Soup This spicy black bean soup is simple to prepare and loaded with plant-based protein for a healthy and filling lunch idea. I wasn’t always a fan of beans. In fact, when I was a kid I used to hate them. I thought they were weird and mushy and the texture drove…
Chickpea Chana Masala This Indian-inspired chickpea chana masala is a great one-pot meal that can be made with simple pantry staples so you don’t need to worry about running to the grocery store to help get dinner on the table. Although I am a total advocate for shopping regularly and using fresh ingredients, there are…
Simple Summer Gazpacho A refreshing summer gazpacho, in under 10 minutes! There is nothing quite like a bowl of refreshing gazpacho on a hot summer day and this simple summer gazpacho recipe is exactly that! Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil, this simple gazpacho recipe is filled with all…
Portuguese Soup (Caldo Verde) Caldo Verde Portuguese soup is a simple recipe made of potatoes, kale and a little sausage, and it is the perfect heart-warming soup for a cold and rainy day. If you are wondering if I am Portuguese because I am posting a Portuguese soup, the answer is no. If the ginger…