Disclaimer: Spaghetti squash on it’s own…not my fave. But with the right TLC, those slightly toothy strands of squashy goodness, can be totally sassy and delicious. It seems gussying up the humble spaghetti squash is one of our favourite cooking pastimes, because whoa…we’re now at half a dozen recipes! Now you can add Sesame Ginger…
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Quick Creamy Balsamic Mushrooms
These are good on EV.ER.Y.THING. On toast. Tossed with egg noodles. Over pan seared chicken thighs. As a warm salad topper (add goat cheese for additional heaven). On a spoon, directly into your face. And the best thing is they come together in like, ten. The mushrooms sear on high heat with canola oil in…
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…
How To: Slow Cooker – Orange and Honey Braised Carrots
Yup, that’s right. TWO slow cooker recipes in a row. And BOTH vegetarian. How about that? I tend to agree with Erin – most vegetarian slow cooker recipes do result in a pile of mush. But just like our daal, I have found when treated correctly, you can still get the same oven or stove…
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…