After making this recipe three times over the past two weeks, I thought it could now definitely be deemed “blog worthy.” I loved it so much that the last time I made it, I doubled the recipe and made an extra pan to store in the freezer. Yes, at just over 38 weeks pregnant I…
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How To: Make Your Own Veggie Burgers – White Bean and Quinoa Burgers
I have a problem with throwing things away – Clothes I haven’t worn in two years, “you never know when you will want to wear them again“, shoes that have been gathering dust at the back of my closet, “it’s always good to have an extra pair of flats hanging around,” and old cooking magazines….
How to: Quickie Meal – Kale and White Bean Whole Grain Spaghetti
Your doctor is gonna thank me. More importantly, your taste buds will. This is where healthy and delicious become BFFs. I’m normally not a huge fan of whole grain pastas. I find them too dense and their flavour too overwhelming when pairing them with tomato or cheese based sauces. I find they can work with…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Tacos
I know, I know. I was skeptical too. Spaghetti squash and tacos don’t seem like a natural fit, but I swear to you… They like peas and carrots. I can’t take credit for this genius combo, though. It all goes Deb Perlman of Smitten Kitchen fame. Deb’s recipe testing skills are on point because I’m…
How to: Quickie Meal – Roasted Broccoli Pesto Pasta
I’ve been working on this recipe for a wee bit. I really wanted it to work because I think it’s such a unique way to use broccoli, which seems to be a fan fave among kids and grownups. Until now I haven’t been happy with its punchiness (which is definitely a word – go fly a kite…
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: Healthy Side – White Bean, Sweet Potato, and Swiss Chard Gratin
The cooking term “gratin” refers to a dish that is covered with breadcrumbs, cheese, and/or some sort of creamy sauce and is baked until golden brown….um, YUM! But wait – this isn’t a “recipe makeover” or “you only live once” post. A cheesy and creamy casserole dish is not the sort of thing you’d expect…