We have obviously been inspired by summer to light up the grill. Or in my case, turn on my electric stove and bust out the indoor grill pan. Whatever method you choose, this do it yourself seasoning mix and meal prep tip will become a staple in your house too. Prepping a batch of freshly…
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How to: Snack Healthy – Chocolate Cherry Bran Muffins
Did I have you at ‘chocolate cherry’? I can be sneaky like that. Just look at all those other goodies, though. Prunes, guys! Bran, people! I didn’t think Prune & Whole Wheat Bran Muffins was sexy enough, though. Or sexy in any way. At all. While sexy may be a stretch, these muffins have serious…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Corn and Cheddar Chowder
I’m kind of on the edge of a nervous breakdown. This winter is killing me and I’m down to exactly zero patience with bundling up for subzero temps. Thankfully, tucking in to a bowl of the this chowder has temporarily pulled me back from the brink. It’s a little bit of summer in a bowl. I’ve cooked…
How To: Big Batch – Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Two Bean Chipotle Chili
Did you all enjoy the Superbowl? What an exciting game, right? Ok, you got me. I only turned it on for the half time show, which I thought was quite enjoyable. And really, the only other reason I would ever be at a Superbowl party is for the food. So it may be a week…
How to: Snack Healthy – No Bake Energy Squares
Turns out, as you age, boundless youthful energy fades. It’s basically robbery. So now that I’m a grown up (and I use the term loosely) I recognize that fuelling my body the right way at the right time is key to maximizing my energy level. A couple of weeks ago I played in a volleyball…
How To: Big Batch – Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
It’s only the first week of January and I am already sick of winter. It is just so cold out there lately that it is getting very hard to leave the warmth of my apartment and brave the snowy and icy streets. There is one good thing about this weather though – it’s soup season!…
How To: Homemade Bread – Pumpkin Seed and Cranberry Bread
Homemade bread is usually not associated with words like “easy” and “quick.” That is, unless you are this delicious fall-inspired quick bread. This bread literally took me 7 minutes to put together. Yes, that’s right, not 5, not 10, SEVEN. How many bread recipes can say that?! The honey adds a nice sweetness, but its…