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…
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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…
How To: Quickie Meals -Curried Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato
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….
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…