We are big popcorn fans in this household. It really is the perfect morning, afternoon, or evening snack. And while I do love our savoury stove top version, there are times when you NEED that air-popped taste this instant and don’t even want to take the time to break out your very large dutch oven and…
Archives for April 2013
How to: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom, Barley and Kale Stuffed Peppers
I think we can all agree. Stuffed things are awesome. Example: the piñata. Now in the context of food, I tend to associate the word ‘stuffed’ with indulgence and decadence. Think blue cheese stuffed burgers, cream cheese stuffed french toast and heavens, double stuffed Oreos. But here’s the thing. You can stuff healthy stuff with other healthy stuff….
How To: Big Batch – Lentil and Vegetable Coconut Curry
Spring officially began on March 20th. And today is April 22nd. Did it feel like a spring weekend to you? When I saw the snow falling on Saturday morning here in Toronto, I had to double check the date because it sure didn’t feel like the end of April to me! So the days of…
How to: Healthy Lunch – Peanut Noodle Salad
This past weekend Dara and I attended the first ever Food Bloggers of Canada Conference. It was the most personally and professionally satisfying conference I have ever attended. Not only did we learn more than we could have possible absorbed, we went away full of Canadian pride and in awe of the talented and creative…
How to: Snack Healthy – Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip
My husband is a dip guy. He pretty much love all sauces, condiments and generally any flavourful product used to moisten his food. He actually refers to himself as a ‘saucy fellow’. Despite all the home cooking I do, I often find myself in the fresh dip aisle at the grocery store giving in to his…
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Avocado Chicken Salad
I was debating what to call this post: “How To: Quickie Meal” “How To: Healthy Lunch” “How To: Make the most delicious chicken salad you’ve ever had!” But instead, after being left with a couple of leftover chicken breasts from a previous roast chicken dinner, I went with the leftover route. When cooking just for…
How to: Healthy Breakfast – Smoothies
I’m a cold cereal eater for breakfast mostly. Though I will stray and eat warm quinoa porridge or soul-satifying steel cut oats from time to time in the winter. And in the warm weather… Ahem. Excuse me warm weather – where the f..heck are you?! I have had enough. Just, enough. right, yes….and in warm…