For this week’s post, I had high hopes for a delicious twist on an old fave with a broccoli pesto pasta recipe. It was a twist alright. Just not in the delicious sense. I’m planning on tweaking the recipe though, because I still think it’s a fabulous idea, so stay tuned. You know what else…
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How to: Healthy Lunch – Peanut Noodle Salad
This past weekend Dara and I attended the first ever Food Bloggers of Canada Conference. It was the most personally and professionally satisfying conference I have ever attended. Not only did we learn more than we could have possible absorbed, we went away full of Canadian pride and in awe of the talented and creative…
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Avocado Chicken Salad
I was debating what to call this post: “How To: Quickie Meal” “How To: Healthy Lunch” “How To: Make the most delicious chicken salad you’ve ever had!” But instead, after being left with a couple of leftover chicken breasts from a previous roast chicken dinner, I went with the leftover route. When cooking just for…
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…
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Quinoa Patties
By now, you should all be quinoa experts – right? We’ve shown you how to cook it plain and simple, turn it into a delicious breakfast, and mix it with pomegranates, nuts, and a flavourful dressing for a delicious side dish. But sometimes, you want a little something extra special to jazz up that leftover tupperware of simple quinoa…
Seasonal Quinoa Salad
‘Tis the season of eggnog, sugar cookies and holiday parties (slash cocktails). In other words, big-time indulgence. Don’t misunderstand me. There’s room for indulgence. Guess what there’s also room for? Healthy seasonal options. No word of a lie. Like mandarin oranges, in-shell nuts and Lifesavers candy books, pomegranates = Christmas time. This recipe incorporates pomegranates in…
How to: Make Great Salads for Lunch
I love variety. The prospect of having the same thing for lunch every day makes me shudder. Is that normal? Regardless, I’m going to share one of my sneaky lunch tips to make you ‘brown baggers’ feel a little wild. Yee haw. First, raid your fridge and your pantry and make a mental note of…