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 use…
Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars These Chocolate Puffed Rice & 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 favorite coffee shops in Ottawa used…
Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl This Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a welcomed change to your everyday oatmeal, and a quick and easy breakfast to get you out the door in a hurry. Rich in plant-based protein and naturally gluten-free, quinoa is a versatile grain you can include in both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s mild nutty…
Green Shakshuka This Green Shakshuka is a great meal for those times when you just don’t have anything planned. Made with minimal ingredients, it is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike. A shakshuka is my go-to meal when all I’ve got is veggies and eggs left in the…
Watermelon Sorbet Made with only 3-ingredients, this refined sugar-free watermelon sorbet is a delicious and refreshing summer treat! I’m going to be honest, calling this a “recipe” is probably a bit of a stretch, but my goodness is this watermelon sorbet ever refreshing. Watermelon is a great fruit to use without an ice cream maker…
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…
Make-Ahead Three Bean Salad This three bean salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for any summer BBQ or weekly meal prep idea. Ready in under 10 minutes it is quick and easy to prepare without forgoing any flavour! My mom used to make three bean salad all of the time when I was a kid,…
Greek Omelette Casserole Who says you don’t have time for eggs on weekday mornings? This Greek Omelette Casserole is a great meal prep idea that will ensure you’ve got a hearty and filling breakfast ready to go every morning of the week. Clearly, I’m obsessed with omelette casseroles. Not only do I make them all…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are packed with oats, chocolatey, soft and tender, and so good nobody will even notice they are good for them! The inspiration for making these cookies was pretty simple – I wanted to eat cookies. There are so many great bakeries in the city of…
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 favorite 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…
Mexican Baked Rice Casserole A one-pan vegetarian meal, this Mexican baked rice casserole is loaded with vegetables and plant-based protein making it a great main course and side dish alike. Full disclosure, I am obsessed with this dish. I honestly thought it would be good, but didn’t think it would be as good as it…
Raspberry Lime Smoothie This Raspberry Lime Smoothie is a fun combination of ingredients that creates a refreshing and flavourful smoothie that can be used for breakfast and snacks alike. I’m not a huge smoothie person, to be honest, I never really got into the smoothie craze. Don’t get me wrong, I do like them, but…
Overnight Oats: 5 Ways Overnight oats are a simple and delicious way to make sure you get a healthy breakfast no matter how busy your morning is! Ready in less than 5 minutes, these 5 flavours of overnight oats are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast to get you out the door and off to work every…
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…