We’ve recently been posting many vegetarian focused recipes and tips. We both tend to cook very “veg-centric” meals at home, and truly think a meal centered around whole grains and seasonal veggies is delicious…seriously! But there are times when only a succulent and juicy piece of red meat will do. And that time, is now!…
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How to: Big Batch Roasted Vegetables
I recently read an article in the latest issue of Cooking Light that talked about the trend in restaurants to put out more vegetable focused meals. While a good steak or grilled piece of chicken can taste delicious, vegetables really highlight the beauty and freshness of the season. Is there really anything better than biting…
How to: Big Batch Casserole-Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
I think that the word casserole can sometimes have a negative connotation. Maybe when you hear casserole you think of a super creamy and stinky tuna casserole? Or maybe you associate it with “leftover night” from your childhood where all the previous days leftovers were thrown together and baked in the oven, to try to create a new…
How To: Order in Easy and Healthy
Most nights of the week, we are pretty good at getting a home cooked meal on the table. And generally, when we want to eat out…we eat out. But there are just some nights when a longer than expected day at work leaves you drained and even too tired to heat up any leftovers or…
How to: Salmon made Easy, Easier and Easiest
It occurred to us that we’ve really been focusing on vegetarian recipes, but I swear, we’re omnivores! Let’s ease in to animal products shall we? Fish is on regular rotation in both our homes, and the usual suspects for weeknight cooking include salmon, trout and tilapia. Salmon has great flavour and texture and it’s a…
How to: Zucchini
Raise your hand if you own a garden (or if you’re the lucky-duck neighbour of someone who does) and you’re in zucchini overload. Raise it again if you’re going to roll your eyes the next time someone suggests making zucchini bread. That’s what I thought. I’m here to help. This raw zucchini salad is perfecto…
How to: Lunch Burritos
I bring my lunch to work. I’d say about ninety percent of the time. For a few reasons. One, it tastes better than anything I can buy. Two, it’s healthier than anything I can buy (barring the occasional emergency Mr Noodles situation). Three, I’m frugal. Cheap I say. For the most part I take leftovers…