As the snow falls and the weather gets colder, all I crave are comfort meals with warm spices and flavours that sooth my hungry belly and soul. The problem is, after walking in the door from a long commute home, I also want this comfort dinner to be on the table as fast as possible….
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How to: Slow Cooker – Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
I sure did eat instant oatmeal back in the day. Maple and brown sugar was the first flavour to disappear from the variety pack. Followed by apple cinnamon and peaches and cream. Bringing up the rear was boring old plain, of course. These days, the excessive packaging, the artificial flavour and ‘caramel colour’ (both actually…
How to: Snack Healthy – Lime and Black Pepper Popcorn
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…
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…