I posted a teaser pic of this salad on instagram and claimed we had a new favourite grain in town. Move over quinoa – farro has arrived. I’m a sucker for texture and farro has got me hooked. It’s like the chewier and heartier cousin to brown rice. And it combines perfectly with a smattering…
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How to: Healthy Sides – Warm Roasted Cauliflower and Barley Salad
Salads are healthy. Yet, I’m cold. Ergo, my new rule is warm salads only. Because winter blows. Barley has been my muse lately. The first time I made this salad, it was with leftover barley from my frozen burrito recipe. I like to make a whackload at once and eat it in everything. It’s super…
How To: Healthy Lunch – Asian Tofu and Vegetable Chopped Salad
I always know that summer is over when I have to don a long sleeve shirt before heading out on my early morning run. Fall is nearly here and that means winter is also just around the corner. Sorry to burst your warm weather bubble. Growing up my family would escape Canada’s very cold winter…
How To: Healthy Lunch – Asian Bean Salad
Do you know that the last time we posted a healthy lunch post was way back in April with a delectable quinoa salad? I know, it’s just terrible! It’s the beginning of September, back to school season, and we are seriously lacking recipes and posts in the healthy lunch department. Let me make it all…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Kale Salad with Sesame Tofu
We are definitely making up for our long and cold winter – this weekend was hot hot hot! I normally am not one to complain about a beautiful sunny summer day. It’s never a bad thing when you have a drink in hand and a pool to sit by. However, when your air conditioning breaks…
How To: Healthy Side – Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing
Cauliflower has definitely shown to be the new “it” vegetable. Move over kale – cauliflower is here to stay. But what happens when the two most popular cruciferous vegetables join forces? Magic I tell you. Magic in the form of a delicious salad perfect for your long weekend barbecues or any time dining. Just take…
How To: Healthy Lunch – Spring Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates, and Oranges
I think quinoa and I need a break. We’ve had a good run, but I think we need to spend some time apart. I’ve been eating quinoa for breakfast, quinoa for snacks, and quinoa for dinner for the past week. Don’t get me wrong, I love this nutty grain. In fact, we have a good…