This is a risotto for parents. It’s a hands-off, one pan, no fuss side, that frees you up for playing with blocks, cleaning up spills, blowing noses or threatening to take away ‘shows’. You know, the important parenting stuff. The end result is a satisfying creamy, lemony, cheesy meal that gives you all the fancy-pants…
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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…
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burritos
It’s been too long, homemade frozen burritos. I need you back in my life. It’s been a minute since we first introduced this idea to you. Over 2 years, in fact. It was one of our very first blog posts. As our blog grows, so too do our palates, so I’m stepping up my game for…
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 – 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…