When this year’s feast is finally over, this may be the most perfect post-holiday meal there is. Fresh and light yet still satisfying enough to keep that craving for a triple decker turkey/stuffing/cranberry sauce sandwich at bay. Unless of course there’s gravy involved. In which case, game over. I haven’t a clue if this would…
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How To: Seasonal Cooking – Roasted Squash and Pomegranate Salad
I’ve been on vacation. Blissfully disconnected from technology and eating lots of delicious new foods. Lots. I returned to the day-to-day this week brimming with new inspiration for the blog. But first, I need a salad. My…inner workings…are a pinch off. It seems pomegranate season is in full swing and I’m seeing many many squash recipes…
How To: Big Batch – Butternut Squash, Corn, and Coconut Soup with Corn Relish
This post could have been titled “The best soup I ever made” And all the credit must go to my cousin, who kindly had my husband and I over for dinner and boldly claimed that very statement. And I concur, it truly is the best soup. After one bite I began harassing asking her…
How To: Healthy Sides – Sugar Snap Pea Slaw with Sesame Miso Dressing
You know those foods that you just can’t stop eating. No matter how full you may be, there is some pull that keeps your hand from reaching in the bag or your spoon from dipping into the bowl. I promise you that this salad will make your fork continue to scrape your plate. The sugar…
How To: Seasonal Cooking – Summer Succotash
Fresh, crunchy, and sweet summer corn. Is there really anything better? Erin and I share a joint love, that may even border on an obsession, with these beautiful yellow kernels. Corn is also the main ingredient in my new favourite summer side or vegetarian main dish – succotash. Succotash is traditional southern dish made with…
How To: Healthy Lunch – Greek Panzanella Salad
Panza – what now? Pan-za-nella. Really, it is just a fancy-shmancy word for bread salad. Normally, your salad may come with a side of toast – used as a vehicle to sop up the last bit of dressing from the side of a bowl. Well, why not take it one step further and mix in…
How To: Kitchen Tip – Weekend Meal Prep
I love the weekend, I look so forward to the weekend, I treasure my weekends! So when I tell you that taking an hour on your Saturday or Sunday can help make your week that much easier, I understand how precious those weekend hours are. There are a couple simple things that I like to…