I know gluten free eating is popular at the moment. It is difficult for me to grasp why. While there are eaters out there living with true gluten allergies and intolerances, the vast majority of people tolerate gluten just fine thank you very much. Gluten is also found in a lot of foods. A lot of yummy…
How to: Big Batch Roasted Vegetables
I recently read an article in the latest issue of Cooking Light that talked about the trend in restaurants to put out more vegetable focused meals. While a good steak or grilled piece of chicken can taste delicious, vegetables really highlight the beauty and freshness of the season. Is there really anything better than biting…
How to: Salad Dressing
Convenience food items definitely have their place in your fridge and pantry. Canned tomatoes make an excellent addition to chili’s and stews, canned corn and canned beans are great for tossing in salads, and pre-cut vegetables and fruit make snacks and weekday lunches and dinners that much easier. But when it comes to topping your…
How to: Big Batch Casserole-Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
I think that the word casserole can sometimes have a negative connotation. Maybe when you hear casserole you think of a super creamy and stinky tuna casserole? Or maybe you associate it with “leftover night” from your childhood where all the previous days leftovers were thrown together and baked in the oven, to try to create a new…
How to: Homemade Granola Bars
Eating whole, unprocessed food is something I strive to do more and more often. And no, I am not a hippie. I like Kraft Dinner. And Cheez Whiz. And Nibs. And Sweet Chili Heat Doritos. And…OK, you get it. But for the most part, I eat fresh, simple food; and it tastes better. Way better….
How To: Order in Easy and Healthy
Most nights of the week, we are pretty good at getting a home cooked meal on the table. And generally, when we want to eat out…we eat out. But there are just some nights when a longer than expected day at work leaves you drained and even too tired to heat up any leftovers or…
How to: Salmon made Easy, Easier and Easiest
It occurred to us that we’ve really been focusing on vegetarian recipes, but I swear, we’re omnivores! Let’s ease in to animal products shall we? Fish is on regular rotation in both our homes, and the usual suspects for weeknight cooking include salmon, trout and tilapia. Salmon has great flavour and texture and it’s a…