This post was actually meant to go live last Monday. An ugly case of the stomach flu foiled that plan. Do you know what’s not fun to look at when you are nauseous and vommitting? A food blog! Thankfully I am now fully recovered and off my diet of toast, toast, and more…
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Thai Coconut Curry Mussels
Mussels. If you don’t already have them in your repertoire, it’s bloody time. You have got to trust me when I say they are one of the easiest, most inexpensive and impressive dinners you can muster in waayy under 30 minutes. I’ve previously given you all the deets for a fabulous Tomato Basil and White…
How to: Quickie Meal – Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
2015! This year, I resolve to eat more gluten. All the better if said gluten is in the form of rigatoni. Because, rigatoni. Need I say more? I’ve made this recipe with nearly every shape of pasta out there. It works well with them all, including whole grain and GF options. It is truly the…
How To: Healthy Lunch – Curry Roasted Butternut Squash, Chickpea, and Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
It’s time to get back to reality folks. The holiday season has come and gone, school is back in session, and vacation time is over. I must say, I really didn’t mind being at work over the past two weeks. There was no traffic, I got the best parking spots, and everyone just seemed happier….
How To: Quickie Meal – Honey-Soy Salmon with Creamy Sriracha Sauce
I’m always looking for ways to jazz up up the same old breast of chicken or fillet of salmon. Something to spice up what can be a boring old piece of protein. Well, this sauce sure will add some spice to your dinner plate. Just a few simple ingredients come together to create the perfect…
How To: Seasonal Cooking – Farro Salad with Roasted Winter Vegetables, Tofu, and Goat Cheese
I posted a teaser pic of this salad on instagram and claimed we had a new favourite grain in town. Move over quinoa – farro has arrived. I’m a sucker for texture and farro has got me hooked. It’s like the chewier and heartier cousin to brown rice. And it combines perfectly with a smattering…
Italian Cheese Tortellini Soup
I don’t mean to brag or anything, but this is a really super awesome recipe. And I’m not lying when I say it’s a legit 15 minute meal. It also involves parmesan cheese. Therefore >> automatic success. Weeknight cooking can be a real b, am I right? I get that. Cooking a balanced meal from…