Are you ready for some football?! I’m really really not. But I am ready for some Super Bowl food. Yesiree, I’m going to indulge this Sunday. I see pizza, beer and deliciously rich dips in my future. To avoid a total indigestion disaster, I’ll temper the extra rich stuff by having just a little of my very favourite…
Archives for January 2013
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Quinoa Patties
By now, you should all be quinoa experts – right? We’ve shown you how to cook it plain and simple, turn it into a delicious breakfast, and mix it with pomegranates, nuts, and a flavourful dressing for a delicious side dish. But sometimes, you want a little something extra special to jazz up that leftover tupperware of simple quinoa…
How to: Kitchen Tip – Pantry Basics
Meal planning is a beautiful thing. Putting together a menu for the upcoming work week is a task both Dara and I make a priority on weekends. Life’s not always as organized as a meal plan though, and mine rarely pan out exactly as I had imagined. Last minute social plans, late days at work and general fatigue…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Chicken Fingers
Chicken fingers – featured on every restaurants kids menu. And I’m going to go out on a limb and claim they are probably one of, if not THE most popular menu item ordered by kids everywhere. And don’t tell me you too have not stared longingly at your younger dining mates platter of deep fried…
How to: Quickie Meals – Tilapia Tacos
I realize a big part of maintaining a healthy diet is getting a meal on the table lickety split. Lots of you out there are busy working professionals, moms, students and if I’m going to keep it real, normal people who don’t spend their free time chopping, sautéing, plating and documenting the whole process on…
How to: Slow Cooker Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
I got a new slow cooker! Please see our pulled chicken post for more info on the demise of the previous one. I’ve promised my husband I will treat this one with a little more respect. I need to start using my slow cooker more. I say this each time I use it, because each time I use…
How To: Lunch Sandwiches – Mashed Chickpea and Avocado
The sandwich. Probably the easiest lunch you can make. Two pieces of bread, some sort of filling…that’s it! Growing up, turkey sandwiches, pb & j, and cream cheese made regular appearances in my lunch box. Now that I’m older and wiser, I realize that there is much more to a sandwich than the traditional deli…