I’m suffering from an airplane cold. The kind that sneak attacked me on my way home from a relaxing and sunny vacation, thus ruining my healthy glow and all that extra sleep I caught up on. It’s also wreaking havoc on my taste buds. Which is clearly the worst part. So I’m in search of…
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How To: Snack Healthy – Apple Slices with A Twist!
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – right? I prefer an apple a day keeps the afternoon hunger at bay! And these apple snacks definitely kick the usual apple slices up a notch! Sure, you could just grab an apple for your afternoon snack, but me, I need something with a little more…
How To: Grab and Go Breakfast – Frittata Muffins
I’m mostly a sweet breakfast kind of gal. I guess that’s pretty evident from our overnight oats, slow cooker oatmeal, breakfast cookie and muffin posts. But sometimes, all you crave is the traditional diner egg breakfast. But who has time to cook up a delicious omelet or frittata during the weekday morning rush? I know…
How to: Quickie Meals – Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Before you automatically shun this post because the word ‘tofu’ is in the recipe title, let me me plead my case. And if you’re still not willing to budge on the tofu thing, this recipe would be perfectly delicious with ground meat (of any kind) too. This tofu has pizzazz. It’s got a firm and…
How To: Snack Healthy – Buffalo Cauliflower
The super bowl may have come and gone, but buffalo wings are here to stay. Who of us has not indulged in a half dozen spicy wings and ranch dipping sauce, served with the obligatory celery sticks to make us feel like we are getting are vegetables for the day? While chicken wings and creamy…
How to: Easy Lunch – Greek Tortellini Salad
Dear Winter, Be gone. Sincerely, Asparagus loversTrue, asparagus is still a ways off. Hmph. So in the meantime, I’m taking advantage of some homegrown greenhouse produce. While there is no comparison to biting into a sun-warmed garden tomato come August, choosing greenhouse produce is great way to support local producers in the winter months while…
Thai Turkey Meatballs
Meatballs are a universal food. Us North American folk are most familiar with the classic Italian-American versions served atop spaghetti or nestled in a crusty bun with marinara sauce. And thanks to Ikea, the Swedish favourite served alongside deliciously rich gravy, potatoes and lingonberry jam. These meatballs are different. These meatballs are asian infused. Give…