We’re in a real phase over here. A ‘regular’ phase. Some parents may know it as the ‘plain’ phase, the ‘simple’ phase, or perhaps the ‘buttered pasta’ phase. I went through it myself as a selective young eater, and now I’m witnessing history repeat itself in my 3, almost 4 year old daughter. To be…
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The Simplest Weeknight Parmesan Tilapia
Who needs a delicious meal…using only ingredients you have on hand…ready in 20 minutes… tonight? I can almost feel the aggressive hand raising. We got you covered, of course. This is a recipe throw back for us. Dara posted a version of this weeknight winner five years ago, and a variety of similar versions have been…
Oven Baked Spinach and Parmesan Barley Risotto
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…
Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Parmesan
We’ve been teased with a few days of warm weather over the last couple of weeks. But I’m on to you, Mother Nature. I’ve been a Canadian gal long enough to know you’re about to screw us over with a blast of icy garbage. This ‘spring is just around the corner’ optimism hasn’t got me fooled!…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps
Whether you notice or not, we categorize each of our new posts. If you shift your gaze slightly to the right (and you’re on a home computer) you’ll see we even have a category tab. We’ve got quickie meals, healthy snacks, big batch meals and about 10 others. Recently, we’ve felt the need to add…
How to: Cook Seasonally – Shaved Asparagus Pizza
While perusing my local vegetable market in search of inspiration for dinner this week, I did a double take when I spotted a new ‘Product of Ontario’ sign. It was perched atop a big carton of fat, fresh asparagus. I actually “EEEEE”d and clapped with delight. The guy looking trough the leeks next to me…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Kale and Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
I’m suffering from an airplane cold. The kind that sneak attacked me on my way home from a relaxing and sunny vacation, thus ruining my healthy glow and all that extra sleep I caught up on. It’s also wreaking havoc on my taste buds. Which is clearly the worst part. So I’m in search of…