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…
Recipe Makeover
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…
Seasonal Quinoa Salad
‘Tis the season of eggnog, sugar cookies and holiday parties (slash cocktails). In other words, big-time indulgence. Don’t misunderstand me. There’s room for indulgence. Guess what there’s also room for? Healthy seasonal options. No word of a lie. Like mandarin oranges, in-shell nuts and Lifesavers candy books, pomegranates = Christmas time. This recipe incorporates pomegranates in…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Homemade Pizza Dough
I’ve found it! The best homemade pizza dough recipe EVER. Not surprisingly, it’s inspired by one of my favourite food blogs – Smitten Kitchen, whose author Deb Pearlman has just released a cookbook. A really really really good cookbook. As in, put it on your Christmas list. I’ve made a number of pizza doughs in…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna Rollups
There is something about this winter weather that makes me want to get all cozy on my couch with a warm blanket, cup of tea, and a large bowl of comforting carbs. Lasagna sure is a winter comfort food and crowd pleaser for any dinner party. Ooey gooey cheese, savoury tomato sauce, and lots of…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Barley and Mushroom Risotto
Warm, creamy, starchy goodness. You want in? Risotto has been a long time favourite of mine. It was one of the first scratch recipes I learned to cook, and for while I made it for just about anyone who came over for dinner. My repertoire has expanded a bit but it’s still one of my…