Rise and shine! The sun is peaking through the shutters really early these days and I am loving it. Unlike pitch black winter mornings, the early light makes me feel like I’m supposed to be getting out of bed. It also means my weekend sleep-ins are a little on the early side. When we don’t have plans,…
Recipe Makeover
How to: Recipe Makeover – Creamy Buttermilk Herb Dressing
For this week’s post, I had high hopes for a delicious twist on an old fave with a broccoli pesto pasta recipe. It was a twist alright. Just not in the delicious sense. I’m planning on tweaking the recipe though, because I still think it’s a fabulous idea, so stay tuned. You know what else…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I know what you are all thinking… First we try to hide tofu in a burger, and now avocado in chocolate mousse?? What is this blog coming to?!?! But let me tell you, the same husbands who typically scoff at tofu, will absolutely LOVE this mousse. It’s rich, it’s chocolatey, it’s creamy and buttery, when…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom, Barley and Kale Stuffed Peppers
I think we can all agree. Stuffed things are awesome. Example: the piñata. Now in the context of food, I tend to associate the word ‘stuffed’ with indulgence and decadence. Think blue cheese stuffed burgers, cream cheese stuffed french toast and heavens, double stuffed Oreos. But here’s the thing. You can stuff healthy stuff with other healthy stuff….
How to: Recipe Makeover – Kale and Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
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…
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: Recipe Makeover – Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes and Basil
Welcome, 2013. I wish you all a year of happiness, health and spectacular eating. What better way to ring in a fresh new year than with a fresh new recipe? This one ticks all of the popular food-related new year’s resolution boxes: Meatless? check. Loaded with veg? check. Void of processed ingredients? check. It’s also…